Rasashastra
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Review on Classical Antiquity of Uparatna: A Semiprecious Stone
Abstract: Rasashastra has a prominent role in Ayurvedic Pharmaceutics. It is a specialised branch of Ayurveda dealing mainly with materials which are known as ‘Rasa Dravya’. Rasa Dravyas are broadly classified into Rasa, Maharasa, Uparasa, Sadharana Rasa, Dhatu, Ratna and Uparatna. Gems which are having qualities like precious, lustrous, transparency, eye catching properties not like Ratna but near to Ratna are called as Uparatnas or Kshudra Ratnas. Uparatnas are considered as …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 6–15 Read article
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Balya Karma: An Ayurvedic Literature Review
Abstract: Understanding Balya Karma of Ayurveda, which refers to substances that are advantageous and tend to increase or enhance Bala of an individual, is necessary in the modern world due to outbreaks of novel bacterial and viral diseases and the weakening of the human race due to polluted environment. A person with adequate Bala/strength is less likely to be affected by diseases frequently. Karmasamarthya refers to a person's capability or ability …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 9, Issue 03, 2022 · pp. 24–31 Read article