Charaka Siddhisthana Chapter 2 – Panchakarmiya Siddhi
This article explains the second chapter of siddhisthana of Charaka samhita called ‘Panchakarmiya Siddhi Adhyaya’. In this chapter, indications, contra-indications and adverse effects of Vamana,…
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Charaka Siddhisthana Chapter 1 – Kalpanasiddhi
This article explains the first chapter of siddhisthana of Charaka samhita called ‘Kalpana siddhi Adhyaya’. In this chapter, basic concepts of Vamana, Virechana, Basti and…
Rasa (Parada) Formulations: Preparations of Mercury
Parada is the most important among Rasa substances. But Parada is not therapeutically used in its natural form. Rasa formulations are prepared from Shuddha Parada,…
Loha Varga (Group of Metals)
At around 8th century A.D., use of metals in minute proportions for treating many diseases became popular in Ayurveda. The branch of Ayurveda dealing with…
Peanut Qualities, Benefits, Research
By Dr Renita D’SouzaPeanut, also well known as groundnut is an important oilseed crop and the best natural source for fat and protein. It is…
Paneer Dodi (Withania coagulans) Uses, Remedies, Research
By Dr Renita D’SouzaPaneer dodi (Withania coagulans) is the medicinal herb extensively used to lower the blood sugar level by promoting the secretion of insulin…
Vyaghranakhi (Capparis zeylanica) Qualities, Remedies, Research
By Dr Renita D’SouzaCapparis zeylanica is considered as ‘Rasaayana’ herb in Ayurveda system of medicine. Rasaayana plants are best used for the treatment of immune…
Jarana Process of Rasashastra: Types, Procedure, Benefits
The oxidation of Gandhaka, Abhraka, Abhrakasatva Bhasma, Makshikasatva Bhasma, Svarna, Ratna etc., substances in Parada is called Jarana. Ayurveda Prakasha जारणा हि नाम गालन पातन…
Moorchana Process of Rasashastra: Types, Benefits
The word “Moorchana” generally mean unconsciousness. But in the context of Rasashastra, this word implies loss of quickness of mercury. Rasaratna Samucchaya मर्दनाऽऽदिष्ट भैषज्यैर्नष्टपिष्टत्वकारकम् ।तन्मूर्च्छनं…
Vanga (Tin): Qualities, Shodhana, Marana, Jarana
Vanga or TIn has been used in treatment of different diseases like vomiting, anorexia, non-healing wounds, premature ejaculation, nocturnal emission, bronchitis, asthma etc. Vanga was…