Abstract

AYURVEDIC RASAAUSHDI ‘MUKTA SHUKTI’ (PEARL OYSTER SHELL)-A REVIEW

Chandrakar Anju*, Karbhal Kamleshwar Singh

Post Graduate Dept. of Rasashastra & Bhaisajya Kalpana, Govt. Ayurveda College, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India.

ABSTRACT

Mukta Shukti is the choice of drug for many indications in Ayurvedic practice. Mukta Shukti (pearl-oyster) is the source of pearl which is the best among type of Shukti comes under Sudha varga. It is used in Hridyaroganashara (Heart disease), Shoolhara (Pain), Kasahara (Cough), Snayurogahara (Ligament disease), Jwarahara (Fever), Raktarogahara (Disease of blood), Agnimandhya (Digestive impairment), Aruchi (Tastelessness). Mukta Shukti Bhasma is used as an antacid, anti-pyretic, and as a source of calcium. It is also used in tuberculosis, cough, asthma, dysmenorrheal, arthritis, rheumatism, conjunctivitis. It contains Calcium carbonate 85-95%, Phosphate and Sulphate of Calcium and Magnesium. It have brilliant luster which is unrivalled by any other shell and raises their commercial value. Its property is similar to Pearl. Literatures of ancient and current science are reviewed to highlight the importance of it.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Mukta Shukti, Pearl oyster Shell.