Concept of Shodhana of Gairik in Godugdha
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2018, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
Gairika (Red Ochre) a silicate of Alumina and oxide of Iron. It is known as Geru in Ayurveda. . It is sweet, astringent, anti-phlegmatic, anti-bilious and cooling. It is only purified and not required to undergo incineration process. It is used in skin diseases, piles, bleeding disorders, ulcers, boils, urticaria, vomiting, hiccups etc. It is not used as single drug but as an ingredient of some compound preparations containing a large number of mineral drugs. Gairika occurs as an alteration product of other iron minerals or by degradation of highly ferruginous rocks in the form of weathered residual concentrations. It is generally found mixed with clay and other impurities. The toxic effects and unwanted properties may be neutralized by bhawana dravya, Godugdha. In this study, we will understand the physical and chemical the effects of bhawana dravya, Godugdha on Gairik
Authors and Affiliations
Suman Lata, Lokesh Gupta, Swati Vardhan, Piyush Kapil, Satakshi Sharma
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