Different Therapeutic Angles of Commonly used Swarna Kalpa

Abstract

Ayurveda being the science of life, primarily focuses on enhancing health of healthy individuals and removal of disease causing entities in a diseased person. Swarna (gold) has substantial therapeutic value, which has been indicated in different classics of Ayurveda. Swarna (gold) is desired by every human for many centuries. The desire is not only for its ornamental or commercial value but also because of its great medicinal value by which it increases strength and immunity. Swarna is converted into suitable dosage forms like Parpati, Pottali, Vati etc. Swarna kalpas are the unique blend of herbomineral formulations where Gold is used as one of the main ingredient. Swarna kalpas are widely used as therapeutic as well as life saving agents (in some emergencies). These formulations are helpful in treating many chronic disease conditions but it also acts miraculous when used for Rasayana purpose. In this review most commonly used Swarna kalpas such as Yogendra ras, Rasraj Ras, Vasant Kusumakar ras, Swarna malini vasant are discussed on the basis of different therapeutic angles

Development of Chromatographic Profile of Processed and non-processed Piper nigrum Linn.

“…One of the formulations mentioned is Laghumalini Vasant (LMV). Laghu Malini Vasant (LMV) is a zinc formulation mentioned in Yogartnakar, consisting of zinc carbonate and P. nigrum Linn as the basic ingredients.In the formulation, it is advocated to use processed P. nigrum (3). For the processing, P. nigrum was soaked in buttermilk (Takra) till the outer covering is removed.…”