Abstract

A REVIEW OF AYURVEDIC HERBOMINERAL FORMULATION –‘LAUHA RASAYANA’

Amit Kumar Sharma*, Reetesh Ramnani, Mukesh Choudhari, Rajendra Barfa and Sanjay Kumar

ABSTRACT

In the modern era, people are more health conscious and ensure their sincere efforts to maintain and to upgrade health status. Ayurveda, the Ancient science of life brings nature's own gift for rejuvenation and revitalization. Sears of Rasashastra have mentioned several number of formulations, Lauha Rasayana is one of them Which contains Lauha Bhasma and other ingredients. Iron is one among the major metals present in the earth’s crust and is essential for sound sustenance of human body. Its deficiency leads to various health ailments. Contemporary medicine advises iron supplements in iron deficiency anemia. Ayurvedic classics also quoted significant information regarding administration of iron. Lauha Rasayana are the unique herbo-mineral formulations where iron (Lauha Bhasma) is used as a major ingredient. Relevant literature as Chakradutta, Rasayogsagar, Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Rasa Kama Dhenu and Bhav Prakash has been reviewed to gather information about Lauha Rasayana. According to Chakradutt, Lauha Rasayana is indicated in Kamla, Pandu, Bhagandar, Murchha, Moha, Kushtha, Medo roga and Shotha. It is best medicine for Obesity.

Keywords: Lauha Rasayana, Lauha Bhasma , Herbomineral, Chakradutta, Pandu.