Significance of Puta in Bhasmikarana with special reference to Sankha Bhasma
Journal Title: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 4
Abstract
Rasashastra is the branch which deals with drugs of metals and mineral origin. According to Rasashsastra, procedures like shodhana and marana are employed to detoxify the metals and minerals. Traditionally Puta is used in the marana procedure used to obtain bhasma. Sankha is an animal product which is included in sudha varga. Main chemical constituent of sankha bhasma is calcium carbonate. Sankha bhasma is done usually through puta process which is the best method as per our Acharyas to enhance its therapeutic efficacy
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Dr. Sreeja Kaimal V, Dr. Vineeth PK, Dr. Ramesh NV, Dr. K Unnikrishna Pillai
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