Abstract

In Ayurveda system, mercurial medicines performing major role in treatment. The present work illustrates the physical-chemical characteristics of Hingul maarit Lohabhasma obtained by well defined processes in Rasatarangini text, which was prepared by Shodhan of Loha by six different medias and Bhasma was prepared by using Hingul as marakdravya and Putapaka procedure of Loha. Trividhapaka of loha used for Lohabhasm nirmana which includes Bhanupaka, Sthalipaka and Putapaka. 17 Gajputa were given to Loha for Bhasma preparation and its analytical study was done for pharmaceutical study. Amlapariksha specially indicated for Lohabhasma. During analytical study of raw drug Iron in Loha was found 95.19% w/w. and on in process study, loss on drying of Lohabhasma was 0.095 %w/w. Total ash found in Lohabhasma was 99.36% w/w and Assay for Fe in Lohabhasma was 65.18 %w/w. So that we can say that the prepared Lohabhasma was of good quality.

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