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22 articles for “Dravya”
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Shleshmataka: A Potential Plant for its Folklore and Therapeutic Uses
Abstract: Shleshmatak (Cordia dichotoma Forst.) is a well-known yet one of the lesser explored medicinal plants in Ayurveda mentioned in the group of Vishgna dravyas (Ch.) and Phalavarga (Su.) in various Ayurvedic Samhitas and literature. Mother nature has been generous enough to grant mankind with various medicinal plants and herbs which are commonly used in Ayurveda to cure innumerable ailments. A medicinal plant is used with the intention of sustaining health …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 13–20 Read article
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Lauha Bhasma: A Critical Review
Abstract: The pharmaceutical branch of Ayurveda known as Rasashastra, deals in depth with the formulation of various metals and minerals to maximise their therapeutic effect. Bhasma are Rasa preparations in which metals and minerals are processed employing a variety of Samsakara such as Shodhana, Jarana, Marana, Amritikatana etc. The Bhasma Kalpana is one of the thermodynamics-based pharmaceutical concept by which a metallic ore or a metal itself can be converted into …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 26–32 Read article