Review on Sneha Kalpana with special reference to Narasimha Ghrita

Medicated ghee that is Ghrita Kalpana is a unique Ayurvedic preparation widely used by the physicians for various purposes. Narsimha Ghrita - a Sneha Kalpana is a famous formulation, indicated in Khalitya, Palitya as well used as Vajikarana and Rasayana. Ashtanga Hridaya and Gada Nigraha are the two references available in the classics for this formulation. All the market available samples are as per the reference of Ashtanga Hridaya but in the form of Lehya rather the Ghrita form. Hence the present article is an attempt to review the different references of Narasimha Ghrita

A Review on Ashwagandha Ghrita

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera (L) Family - Solanaceae) known as Indian ginseng is an effective immunomodulator, aphrodisiac, sedative and adaptogen. Ashwagandha Ghrita is a ghee based Ayurvedic formulation which is available in the market, but Ashwagandha Ghrita containing Rasasindura and Tamra Bhasma along with Ashwagandha and Musta Churna is also mentioned in classical text which many of us are not aware of. As we all know that the action of Rasaushadhis are quick and require very less dose the one mentioned by Vagbhatacharya (author of Rasaratnasamuchaya) is the need of the hour for the immunomodulation

A Review on Anupana for Saptadhatus of Rasashastra

Ayurveda is the science which is practiced all over the world since 5000 years. This science is popular because of its unique concepts and treatment methods. Rasashastra is a specialized branch of Ayurveda in which certain minerals, metals and organic compounds are used for the treatment purpose. These substances will be subjected to various purificatory and incineration processes to remove the toxicity before internal administration. Rasoushadhis are famous because of their faster actions and minimal dosage. These medicines should be administered with proper adjuvants i.e. Anupana which can increase the potency of the medicine to attain good result. In Rasashastra, Suvarna, Tamra, Rajata, Naga, Vanga, Yasada, Loha are the seven important Dhatus which are commonly used in Bhasma form for treatment. These should be administered as a treatment modality with a specific Anupana indicated for various diseases distinctively there by proving to have its maximum effect with it. Hence this article deals with the classical Anupanas which has to be used while administering Bhasmas