3. IMPORTANCE OF PARIBHASHA
Such terminologies which brings out clarification to hidden,
untold, half-told and doubtful matters of subjects is called
Paribhasha in Rasashatra.
The learner of subject must be well versed with these
terms before going into the subjects as by understanding
them he will never fail in subjects.
11. Classification makes hard and difficult topic simple and easy to
understand, so that the drugs can be used easily in practice.
Classification should be very carefully done or else it may misguide the
learner and that classification is of no use.
For a good classification proper knowledge of natural history, Physical
properties, chemical properties of drugs is essential.
Acharyas classified these metals and minerals in to different groups and
has given different names.
Most of the dravyas were grouped, depending up on their usefulness
towards Mercury and its various processes.
12. Classification is may be based on
Availability, utility towards parade and properties of the substances.
As Therapeutic agents
Potency with metals and minerals
Physical and chemical components of the substances
Belief and practices prevent in those periods Dehavada, Dhatuvada,
Chikitsavada
13. It is a group of minerals which have been recognized as most
useful for the potentiation of the properties of Ras (Mercury).
In Rasahrudayatantra text the drugs having properties equivalent
to Parada and acts similar to Parada are called as Maharas.
Satwas useful in Parada karma are extracted from Maharasa
17. These drugs are not equivalent to Parada, but properties of this
group of drugs posseses less guna than Parada.
Uparasa group of drugs are used as an adjuvant in the processing
of Rasa&Maharasas.
Most of them are supportive drugs.
Most of them are Gandhaka& its compounds.
18. NO
.
UPARASA (CLASSICAL
NAMES)
ENGLISH NAME CHEMICAL
COMPOSITION
1. Gandhaka Sulphur S
2. Gairika Red orche OR Hematite Fe2O3
3. Kasisa Ferrous sulphate OR Green
vitrol
FeSO4 7H2O
4. Kankshi Potash alum K2SO4 Al2(SO4) 24H2O
5. Hartala Yellow Arsenic AS2S3
6. Manhshila Red Arsenic AS2S2
7. Sauviranjana Stibnite Sb2S3
Strotanjana Antimony sulphide Sb2S3
Nilanjana Lead sulphide PbS
Pushpanjana Zink oxide ZnO
Rasanjana Extract of Indian barberis
-
8. Kankushtha Garcinia Morella
Mysore Gamboge tree
extract
-
20. This classification is unique to R.R.S
which are used in Rasakarma. They are used logically in
formulations to get good result.
Sadharana Rasa are helpful in attaining Rasasidhhi.
21. NO. SADHARANARASA
(CLASSICAL NAMES)
ENGLISH NAME CHEMICAL
COMPOSITION
1. Kampilaka Indian Kamala, Monkey face
tree
-
2. Gauripashana White OR vitreous Arsenic As2O3
3. Navasadara Ammonium chloride NH4Cl
4. Kapardika Cowrie OR Marine shell CaCO3
5. Vahnijara Ambergris -
6. Girisindura Red Oxide of mercury HgO
7. Hingula Cinnabar HgS
8. Mridarashringa Litharge PbO
22.
23. Dhatu varga (loha varga)
The word Loha is derived from ‘Luh’ which means extraction.
Lohas are extracted from their ores by distillation or melting
process.
Similarly the diseases are removed forcibly from the body by these
drugs.
Dhatu Varga is used as synonymous to Loha varga.
They perform Dharana function – so called Dhatus.
24. According to r.r.s
Sudhha Loha
Suvarna
Rajata
Tamra
laoha
Pooti lohas
Naga
vanga
Mishra lohas
Pittal
Kansya
vartaloha
25. DHATU VARGA
NO. DHATU ENGLISH NAME CHEMICAL FORMULA
1. Swarna Gold Au
2. Rajata Silver Ag
3. Tamra Copper Cu
4. Loha Iron Fe
5. Vanga Tin Sn
6. Naga Lead Pb
7. Yashada Zinc Zn
8. Pittala Brass Cu+Zn (2:1)
9. Kansya White copper Cu+ Sn (4:1)
27. Those which are precious among its category appreciated and
loved by the people and supposed to be of the best quality
are called as Ratna.
The one who expects wealth is obsessive and deeply attached
with this precious gems so the scientists of those days called
these drugs as Ratna.
Ratnas are useful in Parada Bandhana and Rasa Kamas
According to Hindu belief, Ratnas are capable of mitigating
the ill effects of NavaGrahas.
28. NO. RATNA ENGLISH NAME CHEMICAL FORMULA
1. Manikya Ruby Al2O3:Cr
2. Mukta Pearl CaCO3
3. Praval Coral CaCO3
4. Panna Emerald Be3Al2(SiO3)
5. Pushparaga Topaz Al2O3 SiOF2
6. Vajra Diamond C
7. Nilama Sapphire Al2O3
8. Gomeda Zircone ZrSiO4
9. Vaidurya Cat’s Eye BeOAl2O3
36. Just by looking at these drugs one feels sad and these drugs if
consumed life immediately ends are the group of dravyas called
as Visha.
Vishadravyas are useful in Rasakarma.
They hold Parad
38. NO. VISHA/UPAVISHA ENGLISH NAME LATIN NAME
1. Vatsanabha Aconite Aconitum ferox
2. Kupilu Nux vomica Strychnos nuxvomika
3. Ahiphena Opium Papaver somniferum L.
4. Jayapala Croton Seed Croton tiglium L.
5. Bhanga Indian hemp Cannabis sativa L.
6. Bhallatak Marking nut Semecarpus anacardium L.
7. Karvira Indian oleander Nerium indicum
8. Dhattura Throne apple Dhatura metal
9. Langli Glory Lily Gloriosa superba
10. Arkakshira Latex of Calotropis
gigantia
Calotropis procera
11. Snuhikshir Latex of Euphorbia
nerifolia
Euphorbia nerifolia Linn.
12. Gunja Indian liquorice Abrus precatorius L.
39. KAJJALI
When purified mercury is triturated with other purified metals and Sulphur etc. drugs
without adding any liquids till the mixture becomes Sushlakshana (fine form) and
Kajjalabha (black colour), it is called kajjali.
41. DHANVANTARI BHAG
When a Physician prepares a formulation for curing the diseases of his
patients himself, then in exchange of this free effort he can take some
part from the prepared medicines for kindness purpose.
42.
43. RUDRA BHAG
When a physician bought medicines from the traders or shopkeepers for
himself or patients, he is pursued specific commission i.e.1/11 part of
the medicines from the traders. This part is known as Rudra bhag.
