Abstract

IMPORTANCE OF SHODHAN IN CONTEXT WITH VISHADRAYA IN RASASHASTRA

Bhange Pallavi*, Bhatambre Yogesh and Bhange Pankaj

ABSTRACT

Shodhan (Purification) is the foremost important procedure to be performed of the Rasadravyas before they are to be used as a medicine. Various rasakalpa contain vishadraya (Poisonous plant drugs) like Vatsanabh, kuchala, Bhallatak, Ahiphen, Gunja, Jayapal, etc. Before using these vishadravya in Rasakalpa, it is necessary to perform shodhan procedure of these dravyas. In Rasagranthas, various procedures have been described for shodhan of these vishadravyas. In present study, a review has been taken regarding the importance of shodhan of the viashadravyas. On studying the research work on vishadravya, it is found that, percentage of the toxic element in vishadravya decreases after shodhana which makes it free from being harmful and also makes it capable to treat many diseases.

Keywords: Shodhana, vishadraya, Rasakalpa, toxic element.