ISSN: 2576-4772
Authors: Krushnkumar Taviad*, Shweta Vekariya, Prashant Bedarkar and Patgiri BJ
Background: Naga Bhasma is widely-used in various herbo-metal formulation of Ayurveda, indicated specially for urogenital and gastro-intestinal disorders such as Prameha (Diabetes), Pradara (leucorrhoea), Atisara (Diarrhoea), Grahani (Malabsorption syndrome), Arsha (Haemorrhoids). Aim: The present work aims to collect and summarize all the information regarding the Naga Bhasma from Rasaratna samuchchaya. Materials and Methods: Critical review of Grahyaagrahyatva, pharmacodynamics properties, Shodhana, Marana procedures, dose, Anupana and formulations of Naga bhasma is compiled from Rasaratna Samucchaya. Therapeutic efficacy of Naga bhasma is discussed on the basis of available data. Results: After critical review, total 45 formulations were observed in Rasaratna samuchchaya. In which maximum number of formulations as an ingredient of Naga bhasma are mentioned in the management of Prameha (13) internally and in the management of Netraroga (12) as an Anjana form externally. Percentage of Naga Bhasma was observed minimum 0.47% to maximum 66.66% in formulations. Conclusion: This review is expected to refurnish the existing knowledge and give an insight to the researchers in this area of education and research.
Keywords: Ayurveda; Lead; Naga Bhasma; Rasaratna Samuchchaya; Rasashastra
