Abstract
Naga bhasma (Incinerated Lead) even though having potent qualities is rarely used by the physicians as a medicine due to the fear of toxicity. Marana is a procedure which is followed after the Shodana (cleansing) to remove the ill effects caused by the Naga (Lead) and to make it easily absorbable and assimilable in the body. As various methods are adopted in the preparation, it is difficult to know if the Naga Bhasma prepared by different methods is identical or not. In the current era analysis with the help of current technology is mandatory to study the difference in the properties of Naga Bhasma, hence the present work is being undertaken. Naga necessary for the study was procured from Bangalore and Udupi and Hyderabad. Preparation of Naga Bhasma was done as explained in Rasa Ratna Samucchaya by Jarana (roasting) method (Sample 1) and Ayurveda Prakasha by Puta (enclosed heating) method (Sample 2). In the Analytical study, various parameters such as Bhasma Pariksha, Organoleptic Characters, Physical Constants, Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis were measured. The Naga Bhasma prepared by Puta method was more convenient and cost effective based on the labour work, number of drugs used and the pH of the sample
Highlights
Word ‘Dhatu’ indicates anything that supports and forms building component of a standing structure
The colour of Naga Bhasma prepared through Jarana method is red and Puta method is dull black
Naga Bhasma prepared by Jarana method contains trace elements like iron, Calcium, Potassium, Oxygen, Chlorine and Sulphur whereas that prepared by Puta method contains trace elements like Calcium, Oxygen, Sulphur, Arsenic and Zinc. pH of Naga Bhasma prepared by Jarana method was 9.8 and that prepared by Putapaka method was 6.27
Summary
Word ‘Dhatu’ indicates anything that supports and forms building component of a standing structure. The Dhatu (metals) form a big group of inorganic elements which are available in nature in various forms and in combination with undesired other elements which are not suitable for consumption by humans. The modification and development in Rasashastra are for the purpose of making these elements acceptable by the body and to provide maximum therapeutic benefits. This can be achieved through standard classical procedures like Shodana (cleansing) and Marana (Incineration). Pooti Lohas are one among the various categories of Dhatu. The word Pooti Loha indicates the bad smell which is perceived while heating and melting
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