Chapala (Bismuth ore) Types, Shodhana, Marana and Qualities
Chapala is a controversial drug of Rasashastra. Some scholars consider it as Bismuth and others Selenium. Due to its controversy, its use is not seen…
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Rasaka (Zinc Carbonate) Types, Shodhana, Marana, Qualities
Rasaka controversial drug of Rasashastra. Some scholars consider Tuttha (Sasyaka) variety as Rasaka. And some consider Rasaka as one of the synonyms of Yashada. But,…
Ramphal (Annona glabra) Qualities, Remedies, Research
By Dr Renita D’SouzaRamphal is a well-known medicinal plant used in many diseases such as cancer, fever, diarrhoea, dysentery, worm infestation and it possess significant…
Parada Bandha: Binding and Solidifying Mercury
Parada or mercury, even after purification, cannot be administered internally because of its chanchalya (quickness) and durgrahatva (difficulty in absorbing). To overcome this, the mercury…
Ashta Samskara of Parada: 8 Purification Procedures
Special set of pharmaceutical procedures to improve the qualities and to lower the bad effects of Parada is known as samskara. Most of the textbooks…
Dry Log, Oil Analogy For Benefits Of Snehana, Swedana
By Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa, B.A.M.S Snehana and Swedana are the most important therapies explained in Ayurveda. They are not only…
Haritha Manjari (Acalypha indica) Uses, Remedies, Research
By Dr Renita D’Souza Acalypha indica is a valuable medicinal plant extensively used in Siddha system of medicine. It is used as emetic, anthelmintic and…
Nasal Disorders Causes, Pathogenesis, Treatment In Ayurveda
By Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa, B.A.M.S Nasal disorders are diseases related to the nose. In Ayurveda nasal disorders are termed as…
Rohini Causes, Symptoms, Prognosis, Types, Treatment
By Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa, B.A.M.SRohini is a disease which has been explained in ‘gala gata roga’ or ‘kanta gata roga’…
Kapha, Pitta And Vata Explained By Moon, Sun, Wind Analogy
By Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa, B.A.M.S According to ‘Prakriti Purusha Samya’ concept everything in the body is a representation of the…