An approach to Panduhara Rasa Dravyas as per Rasa Ratna Samucchaya- A review

Abstract

Background: Mineral dosage forms (Rasoushadhis) with minute dose and quick activity has more bio-availability. Various single bhasmas or formulations are indicated in various disorders. Pandu is one among the rasa pradoshaja vikara. As the causes severalises the treatment modality also varies. Iron supplement alone is not sufficient to treat pandu roga, there are many other factors which influences in the treatment of pandu. Method: After the review of Rasaratnasamucchaya (RRS) the drugs like Shilajatu (Asphaltum punjabinum), Tamra (Cuprum), Loha (Ferrum), Mandura (Iron oxide), Yashada (Zinc) is also useful in the treatment of pandu roga. Along with this, the formulations indicated in Pandu roga mentioned in RRS contains other ingredients like abhraka, Swarna, rajata, rasa sindura, haratala, manashila, vaikranta, Swarna makshika, kansya with other herbal drugs may have synergetic activity. The present study was undertaken to review the single Bhasma indicated in Pandu as per the textbook of Rasaratnasamucchaya. Result: So in general, mandura bhasma is more effective in children comparing to lohabhasma, both acts as a hepatoprotective and improves the level of haemoglobin. Shilajatu acts a chelator when combined with the lohabhasma, tamrabhasma helps in the absorption of iron in the form of ferritin. Zinc is known to improve enzymatic action and thus helps in the better absorption of iron.