A Comparative Pharmaceutical Study of Abhrasindoora by Traditional and Contemporary Method

Authors

  • Rakesh Bramhankar
  • Abhaya Kumar Mishra
  • Nisha Munishwar
  • Himangshu Baruah
  • Snigdha Mandal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v14i3.3802

Keywords:

Herbo-Metallic-Mineral Compound, Abhrasindoora, Kupipakwa Rasayana, Valuka yantra, Electric muffle furnace

Abstract

Background: Rasashastra is a Pharmacotherapeutics of Mercurial, Metallic, and Mineral preparations Abhrasindoora (AS) is a unique Herbo-Metallic-Mineral Compound, which is mainly indicated in respiratory diseases. Method: AS contains Dhanyabhraka (Bio-purified Black Mica Powder), Shodhita Parada (Bio-purified Mercury), and Shodhita Gandhaka (Bio-purified Sulphur) in equal proportion. These mixtures were subjected to trituration in Kharal till Kajjali formation (ABS-72 hrs) followed by impregnation of latex of Arka (Calotropis procera linn) (QS) (16 hrs) and Vatashunga (Ficus benghalensis linn) (QS) (15 hrs). Then Batch-A & Batch-B were prepared separately in Valuka Yantra and Electric Muffle furnace by maintaining mild (150 0C-250 0C), (150 0C - 300 0C) moderate (250 0C -400 0C), (300 0C -450 0C) and intense temperature (400 0C - 550 0C), (450 0C -650 0C) respectively. Observation: Batch A AS was prepared in 37 hours and the total yield of the product obtained was 54 grams. Batch B AS was prepared in 21 hours and the total yield of the product obtained was 25 grams. Jet black colour Kajjali of AS turned to dark red which was sublimated at the neck of Kachkupi. Conclusion: The yield of Batch A was more than Batch B but it took more time. Hence, the preparation of Kupipakva Rasayana in a sand bath should be done repeatedly to conclude it is a more economic and convenient process.

Author Biographies

Rakesh Bramhankar

Associate Professor, Department of Rasashastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana, Parul Institute of Ayurveda and Research, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India.

Abhaya Kumar Mishra

Professor, Department of Rasashastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana, Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Science and Research Hospital Sri Sri University, Cuttack, Orissa. India. 

Nisha Munishwar

Associate Professor, Department of Kayachikitsa, Parul Institute of Ayurveda, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India.

Himangshu Baruah

Assistant Professor, Department of Rasashastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana, North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda and Homoeopathy, Mawdiangdiang, Shillong, Meghalaya, India.

Snigdha Mandal

Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Parul Institute of Pharmacy and Research, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India.

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Published

2023-10-03

How to Cite

Bramhankar, R., Mishra, A. K., Munishwar, N. ., Baruah, H., & Mandal, S. . (2023). A Comparative Pharmaceutical Study of Abhrasindoora by Traditional and Contemporary Method. International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine, 14(3), 807–815. https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v14i3.3802

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 3 (2023): July - September 2023

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Research Articles

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