Parada is the most important among Rasa substances. But Parada is not therapeutically used in its natural form. Rasa formulations are prepared from Shuddha Parada,…

At around 8th century A.D., use of metals in minute proportions for treating many diseases became popular in Ayurveda. The branch of Ayurveda dealing with…

The oxidation of Gandhaka, Abhraka, Abhrakasatva Bhasma, Makshikasatva Bhasma, Svarna, Ratna etc., substances in Parada is called Jarana. Ayurveda Prakasha जारणा हि नाम गालन पातन…

The word “Moorchana” generally mean unconsciousness. But in the context of Rasashastra, this word implies loss of quickness of mercury. Rasaratna Samucchaya मर्दनाऽऽदिष्ट भैषज्यैर्नष्टपिष्टत्वकारकम् ।तन्मूर्च्छनं…

Vanga or TIn has been used in treatment of different diseases like vomiting, anorexia, non-healing wounds, premature ejaculation, nocturnal emission, bronchitis, asthma etc. Vanga was…

Mandoora is the rust of iron, formed because of the effect of moisture. It is used in the treatment of anemia, jaundice, emaciation, tissue loss,…

Pittala, known as Brass, is a widely used and well-known metal alloy that is made up of 66% copper and 34% zinc. It is commonly…

Medicinal use of zinc was first documented in Ayurvedic literature. It is used in Ayurvedic treatment of eye disorders, diabetes, urinary disorders and respiratory conditions….

Iron is not just taken as a dietary supplement in Ayurveda; it is also used in various forms, such as herbal preparations and minerals, to…

Rajata or Silver is a metal with bright shinning. In Ayurveda, it is mainly used in the treatment of epilepsy, hysteria, hemiplegia, neuritis etc. It…