Pharmaceutical Study of Gandhak Druti and Gandhak Taila by different Classical Techniques

Abstract

Druti kalpana is one of the important formulations in Rasashastra. Druti of ratna and dhatus are mentinoed in various Rasa texts but the preparation procedure is so difficult. Among the druti kalpana, gandhak druti is very easy to prepare and its efficacy in skin disorder is wellknown to Ayurvedic practitioners. In the present study gandhak druti was prepared by several classical methods. Four types of gandhak druti were prepared and analyzed by the organoleptic parameters. Various methods of preparation of gandhak druti are available in classics. The method which was described by the Rasendra Chudamani was easy to prepare. The maximum yield was also observed in the procedure mentioned in Rasendra Chudamani.

Authors and Affiliations

Suparna Saha, Omprakash Panwar, Gajendra Dubey, Promod Debbarma, Sanjay Kumar, K. Shankar Rao

Keywords

Related Articles

A Descriptive Study of Basti Marma in Relation to Trauma

Marma science is one of the unique concepts of Ayurveda. Ancient scholars of Ayurveda have described a total of 107 Marma in the body. It is formed by the confluence of Mamsa, Sira, Snayu, Asthi and Sandhi and it is the...

Ayurvedic Concepts of Resuscitation in an Asphyxiated NewBorn – A Critical Analysis

Ayurveda the rich medical science which is formulated by keeping the nature as reference, has the credit of protecting the life of Indians since centuries. Meanwhile Ayurveda has given equal importance to child health as...

Establishment of Anatomical Variations in Upper Limb

The subject of anatomy is wide and the content sets its history. It deals with the normal morphology of the bodily structures found in an organized pattern. Each individual differ in appearance along with lots of interna...

An Ayurvedic Approach to Spinocerebellar Ataxia-A Case Report

Spinocerebellar ataxias (SCAs) are a group of neurodegenerative disorders which affects the cerebellum, mainly. There is no satisfactory treatment available for any of the over 30 known causes of SCA till date. The prese...

Sankhya Darshan and Ayurveda: A Critical Analysis

Darshans are the means or instrument of knowledge. The darshans are born out of Upanishads which in turn are the parts of Veda. The main stream of Hindu Philosophy includes 6 systems and therefore called shaddarshans. Th...

Download PDF file
  • EP ID EP374096
  • DOI -
  • Views 407
  • Downloads 6

How To Cite

Suparna Saha, Omprakash Panwar, Gajendra Dubey, Promod Debbarma, Sanjay Kumar, K. Shankar Rao (2018). Pharmaceutical Study of Gandhak Druti and Gandhak Taila by different Classical Techniques. International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, 0(0), 1-6. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-374096