RASAOUSHADIS AND NEUROLOGICAL DISEASES

1. ROLE OF RASAOUSHADIS IN MANAGEMENT OF
NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS
PRESENTER : Dr SHRAVYA M
1ST YEAR PG SCHOLAR, DEPT OF KAYACHIKITSA
ASHWINI AYURVEDIC MEDICAL COLLEGE,
TUMKUR
GUIDE: Dr C V RAJASHEKHAR
PROFESSOR & HOD, DEPT OF KAYACHIKITSA
ASHWINI AYURVEDIC MEDICAL COLLEGE,
TUMKUR
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2. 1. Introduction
2. Bruhat Vata Chintamani Ras
3. Vasantakusumakara Ras
4. Vatavidwamsa Ras
5. Ekangaveera Ras
6. Sameera Pannaga Ras
7. Mallasindura Ras, Rasaraja Ras
8. Smruthisagara Ras, poornachandrodaya ras
9. Discussion
10.Conclusion
CONTENTS
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3. INTRODUCTION
 In ayurveda neurological problems are typically considered as VATAVYADHIS
 An approach which alleviates a disease, which brings about an equilibrium in
shareerika and manasika doshas is shamana chikitsa.
 Among numerous ayurvedic drug classes RASAOUSHADIS are regarded as the
most effective treatment .
 स्वल्पा हि मात्र हिपुला गुणाश्च सद्यो हि तद् दीपनपाचनश्च | [1]
The potency, longevity, effectiveness, longer shelf life, small doses and quick action
are the key benefits of RASAOUSHADIS.
 Numerous rasa dravyas have shown excellent therapeutic properties such as
Nervine stimulants, Cellular regenerators, Neuroprotective[2] and so on
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4. BRUHATH VATA CHINTAMANI RAS: REF भै. र. िातरोगहिकार 26/141
• Ingredients:
Swarna bhasma – 3 parts
Abraka bhasma -2 parts
Roupya bhasma- 2parts
Loha bhasma -5parts
Pravala bhasma- 3 parts
Moukitka bhasma-3 parts
Rasasindhura – 7 parts
• Bhavana dravyas : Gruthakumari swarsa.
• Maatra : 1-2 tab.
• Anupana : Madhu , Tagaradhi Kwatha.
• Prayoga : Vata Roga, Pitta Pradhana Vata Roga, Rasyana, Medhya.
• Swarna Bhasma : Madhura Ras, Sheetha Veerya, Snighdha Guna And Madhura Vipaka.
It Contains Traces Of Fe, Cu, Potash And Magnesia.
Action: Nootropic, Immunomodulatory, Nervine Tonic, Neuroprotective, Anticonvulsant, Antipsychotic[3].
Examples : Makaradhwaja ras, Chaturmukha ras, Yogendra ras.
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5. VASANTA KUSUMAKARA RAS : REF भै. र. PRAMEHAROGAHDIKARA 37/114
• Ingredients:
Swarna bhasma –2 parts Naga bhasma– 3parts Pravala bhasma -4parts
Vanga bhasma- 2 parts Loha bhasma - 3parts Mouktika bhasma -4parts
Rajatha bhasma- 2 parts Abhraka bhasma- 4 parts Rasasindhura– 4 parts
• Bhavana Dravyas : Godhugdha, Ikshu Ras, Vasa Swarasa, Laksha Swarasa, Udichya Swarasa,kadalikanda
Swarsa, Kanaka Pushpa Swarasa, Campa Pushpa Swarasa.
• Maatra :2 Ratti
• Anupana: Madhu , Grutha With Sarakara.
• Prayoga : Prameha, Smriti Bramsha, Medhya, Ayushya &Balya.
Rajatha Bhasma: Madhura Kashaya Rasa, Sheeta Veerya, Madhura Vipaka, Balya, Vata Pitta Shamaka, .Rasayana
Actions : Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Diseases, Vertigo, Wallenberg's, Schizophrenia, ADHD,
Neuroprotective[4].
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6. VATA VIDWAMSA RASA : REF R.R.S VTAVYADHI CHIKITSA
• Ingredients:
Abhraka bhasma – 10 gms Shuddha gandhaka – 50gms Shuddha vatsanabha choorna-13gms
Kmasya bhasma- 20 gms Shuddha haratala - 60gms
Tamra bhasma- 30 gms
Swarnamakshika bhasma – 40gms
• Bhavana Dravyas: Panchakola Phanta, Chitrakamoola Kwatha, Varunaadigana Kwatha.
• Maatra: 1-2tabs.
• Anupana : Madhu & Ushnodhaka.
• Prayoga : Vata Roga, 8 Types of Shoola, Maharogas.
Abhraka Bhasma: Madhura Rasa Pradahana, Sheeta Veerya.
It contains traces of Potash, Aluminum, Calcium, Magnesium.
Actions : Prevents memory loss, Neuroprotective, Nootropic. It is beneficial in Dementia, Migraine, Epilepsy,
Parkinson’s and Alzheimer's Disease[5].
Examples: Vata Chintamani ras, Yogendra ras.
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7. EKANGA VEERA RAS : REF िृ . हन . रत्नाकर, िातव्याहि हच
• Ingredients:
Abhraka Bhasma -1part Shuddha Parada - 1 Part
Loha Bhasma- 1part Shuddha Gandhaka – 1 Part
Vanga Bhasma- 1 Part
Naga Bhasma- 1part
Tamra Bhasma – 1part
• Bhavana Dravyas: Triphala Swarasa, Trikatu, Nirgundi, Ardraka, Chitrakamoola, Shigru, Vishamushti, Kushta,
Arka, Dhattura, Bringharaja.
• Maatra : 1-2 Tab
• Anupana: Rasnadi Kashaya.
• Prayoga : Vatahara, Pakshaghata, Akshepaka, Manyasthambha, Arditha.
• Guna : Atyanta Teekshna, Bruhmana, Rasyana, Vishagna.
Parada : Shad Rasa, Ushna Veerya, Snigdha Sara Guna, Yogavaahi.
Karma: Rasayana, Balya, Vrushya, Sarvarogahara, Vataroghara, Tridoshara, Medha & Smritikara.
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8. SAMEERAPANNAGA RASA: REF R. YO. SA 2ND PART
• Ingredients:
Shuddha gandhaka – 1 part
Shuddha gouripashana -1 part
Shuddha haratala - 1 part
Shuddha parada – 1 part
• Bhavana dravyas : Tulasi swarasa.
• Maatra : 1-2 ratti
• Anupana : madhu, ardaka, Tulasi, tambula swarasa.
• Prayoga : vatavyadhi, unamda, pralapa, sannipataja jwara.
Gandhaka : Madhura rasa, katu vipaka, ushna veerya & rasyana.
Action : Deepana, pachana.
Also acts as analgesic, antiviral, antimicrobial and has anticonvulsant activity[6].
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9. MALLA SINDHURA RAS : REF R. YO.SA 2ND PART
RASARAJA RAS : REF भै. र. िातरोगहिकार (26/204-208)
• Ingredients :
Shuddha gandhaka – 5.5 karsha
Shuddha gouripashana – 4 karsha
Shuddha parada – 9 karsha
Rasa karpura – 9 karsha
• Maatra : 1 ratti
• Anupana : madhu ,ardraka swarasa.
• Prayoga : vatavikara, sannipata vikara.
• Indications : weak memory, schizophrenia.
Rasakarpura : Peedam hanti ,sannipataja vikaras. (र. त.)
• Ingredients:
Shuddha parada- 40 grams
Abhraka satva bhasma: 10grams
Swarna bhasma : 5grams
• Bhavana dravyas: gruthakumari swarasa, kakamachirasa.
• Maatra : 1-2 tab
• Anupana : Dudgha, Jala,sarkara.
• Prayoga : Pakshaghata, Vatavikara, Ardita, Amavata, Acts As Rasayana And Mastishka Poshaka.
Loha bhasma: 5grams
Rajata bhasma: 5grams
Vanga bhasma: 5 grams
Vajigandha lavanga
Jatikosha
Ksheerakakoli
ashwagandha
3-3masha
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10. SMRUTHI SAGARA RAS : REF य़ो. र. Apasmara chikitsa.
• Ingredients:
Shuddha parada
Shuddha gandhaka
Shudddha haratala
Shuddha manashila
Tamra bhasma 10grams each
• Bhavana dravyas : vacha, brahmi, katabhi kwatha.
• Anupana : Navaneeta, grutha.
• Guna: one among vatashamakatrayi[7],apsmara.
• Indications: balagraha, pakshagata, akshepaka.
• Uses : epilepsy, memory loss, neuropathy, anxiety disorders, vision& speech problems.
Other well-known and often employed formulations for neurological disorders include :
Poornachandrodaya ras – Shuddha parada, shuddha gandhaka, Swarna bhasma.
Uses : pakshagata, diabetic neuropathy, neuralgia, Parkinson's .
Vata gajankusha ras , sidda makaradwaja, manasamitra vatakam, saraswatharishtam with gold are also
proven to be beneficial.
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11. DISCUSSION:
• Due to its use of nanoparticles and comprehensive approach in treating diseases, rasa preparations have
heralded in a new era in nanomedicine.
• The applications, dosage, mode of action, duration of treatment, patient prakruthi, pathya-apathyas, etc.
Are crucial considerations.
• For examples: Kakaradi gana is considered as apathya during rasaoushadhi sevana.
Kulatta to be avoided during shilajathu sevana.
High protein diet as the Sulphur bearing amino acids will greatly facilitate
detoxification[8].
• Pathya dravyas also decreases the teekshna properties of rasaoushadis and helps in proper absorption.
• Common antioxidants like vit C and vit E helps to scavenge free radicles also reduce chances of
chronic poisoning [9].
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12. CONCLUSION :
• The key benefits of rasaoushadis are
Having longer shelf life, given in extreme small doses, palatability and are quick in
action[10].
• With an approach to enhancing neurodegenerative conditions shamana aushadis in
ayurveda are well developed for treating neurological illness.
• Numerous rasa dravyas acts as nervine tonics, immunomodulators, nootropics, cell
regenerators, anticonvulsant's, antipsychotics, neuroprotective as well[11].
• Rasaoushadis have been demonstrated to be effective in treating a variety of
disorders, including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, dementia, and hemiplegia.
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REFERENCES :
1. Dr . P. Shekar reddy, A Textbook of Rasashastra, Varanasi: Choukambika Orientalia,2014. p.3
2. https://www.ayurtimes.com/bhasma/
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7. Ayurveda Sara Sangrah, Shri Baidyanath Ayurveda Bhavana Limited, 2018 .P.474
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dr.suchetha-jayaram
10. https://www.questjournals.org/jmdsr/papers/vol9-issue10/0910142145.pdf
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