Talc is a type of white soft stone and it is a mineral composed of Magnesium silicate. It is called Dugdhapashan in Ayurveda, used extensively…

We come across references of many calcium rich substances used in the preparation of many Ayurvedic medicines. Shankha or conch is one among them and…

Serpentine is called Nagapashan in Ayurveda. It is a hydrous silicate of Magnesium and is an important mineral used in Ayurvedic pharmaceuticals. It is a…

Ayurveda – Rasashastra has described many animal sources of calcium including marine origin. Oyster is one among them and used extensively in Ayurvedic treatment after…

Ayurveda therapeutics include medicines prepared out of herbs, minerals and animal products. Deer antler is one among the animal products which is commonly used in…

Gypsum or Godanti is a mineral used in Ayurvedic therapeutics. It is white in color and appears like the teeth of a cow (go), when…

There is a famous saying in Charaka Samhita, that all the objects on earth can be used as medicine. Chalk powder is no exception to…

Introduction, availability, types Vimala is the 4th maharasa as explained in the text Rasa Ratna Samuchaya. This has been mentioned for the 1st time by…

Makshika is the 3rd maharasa told by Rasaratnasamuchaya. Makshika is told for medicinal use from samhita period and later was used for ‘lohavada’ purpose. In…

Vaikranta is the 2nd maharasa told by the text Rasa Ratna Samuchaya. This is also considered as a ‘uparatna’ (semi-precious stone) by Rasashastra text books…