Abstract
Rasashastra (Vedic chemistry) is the root branch of the Ayurveda (the science of life) that deals with herbomineral preparations. Abhraka (mica) is a mineral that classified in Maharasa group of Rasashastra. It contains several elements such as Si, Fe, Al, Mg, Na, and K as main ingredients. Four types of abhrakas are described in the Classics of Rasashastra including pinaka. Property of Pinaka is told that when it is heated on fire, the layers get separates. Intake of its bhasma causes severe constipation. The characteristic effect of pinak abhraka can be correlated with muscovite – paragonite micas. Because their perfect basal cleavage allows them to be split into thin, flexible sheets. Muscovite–paragonite series group of mica having hydrous potassium, sodium, aluminum, and silicate minerals. In this hydrous group, aluminum hydroxide causes constipation. In this paper, an attempt will be made to explain how does pinaka abhrak causes severe constipation.
Highlights
Ayurveda – literally means the science of life and believed that it exists as long as the origin of life on this earth
Pinaka abhrak is heated on the fire; the layers should be separates and cause severe constipation
We can correlate pinaka abhrak with muscovite – paragonite series mica, due to its characteristic feature split into thin sheets at 600 ̇c temp and initially – KAl2(AlSi3O10) (OH)2 gives Al2O3or Al (OH)3
Summary
Ayurveda – literally means the science of life and believed that it exists as long as the origin of life on this earth. Metals and minerals were proved to be very potent in terms of immunization, rejuvenation, and the elimination of diseases [4]. Abhrak is a key mineral described in Maharasa Varga [5,6,7]. Pinaka abhrak is heated on the fire; the layers should be separates and cause severe constipation.
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