Rasayana Yoga in Rasa Ratna Samuchchaya: A Review

Abstract

Rasa Ratna Samuchchaya (RRS) was written by Rasa Vagbhatta in the 13th century. RRS consists of a total of 30 chapters. This text sheds light on the level of Indian alchemical expertise in terms of the extraction, purification, and transformation of metals and minerals into therapeutically useful forms, as well as the various instruments created for alchemical uses and the use of herbo-mineral preparations to treat a wide range of illnesses. RRS is a crucial and required book for individuals who want to learn the fundamentals and in-depth details of Rasa Shastra and is regarded as one of the most important reference books. In RRS many formulations are described with their therapeutics uses. The present work is an attempt to summarize the review about Rasayana Yoga described in RRS Vigyanabodhinibhashateeka. A total of 13 Rasayana Yogas are found in this Teeka. By following these formulations need to be understood from the point of its preparation, certain dose, Pathya and Apathya to be followed for better perception and outcome for healthy life.