The document outlines various principles and considerations involved in herbal and mineral drug processing within the Ayurvedic framework, including parameters for physical changes in source materials and reasons for selecting specific processes. It also discusses contemporary practices, sanitation, storage, extraction methods, and safety protocols related to Ayurvedic medicine. Additionally, there are insights into recent research and future directives aimed at enhancing the authenticity and efficacy of Ayurvedic formulations.

1. Anand Chaudhary
Associate Professor
Department of Rasa Shastra
Faculty of Ayurveda
Institute of Medical Sciences
Banaras Hindu University
Varanasi
email‐anandayubhu@gmail.com

3. Questions /Contents
01‐ Are the principles of herbal drug processing and mineral
drug processing same ?
02‐Are there any parameters to know the physical change
in source material ?
03‐What are the reasons for selection of particular process
of particular drug ?
04‐What is the basis of selection of particular drugs for
particular formulations ?
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4. Contd.
05 ‐What is the relevance of repetition cycles especially for
production of Bhasma and Khalviya rasa kalpa ?
06‐Principles of Stability are based on what logic ?
07‐Is there any co relation between principles of
formulations applied to Ayurvedic drugs and modern
drugs ?
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5. Herbal Drug – Ayurvedic
Medicine
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6. Authoritative Authentication
 Classical considerations
 Contemporary contemplations
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7. Sanitization & Storage
 Separation
 Segregation
 Sustainable
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8. Processing
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9. Container Consensus
 Primary dosage forms
 Secondary dosage forms
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10. Comminution
Size Reduction
Mechanical Pressure Solvency Procedures
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11. Extraction
 Universal Solvent
 Other Solutions
 Suspensions
 Nano suspensions
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12. Energy Agenda
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13. Solvents
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14. Completion Criteria
As per different dosage forms
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15. Procurement & Packing
As per Prepared Medicaments
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16. Delivery & Dispensing
As per indications of Physicians
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17. Mineral Drug – Ayurvedic
Medicine
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19. Individualistic
Identification
 Conventional connotations
 Current conjectures
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20. Processing
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21. Contd .
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22. Adaptations
Modification –
 Physical (Heterogeneous to homogenous)
 Chemical Conversion
 Enhancement
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23. Impacts
 Purification
 Reduction in adverse effects
 Induction of trace elements
 Alteration in Constituencies
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24. Metallographic findings
Metallographic figure of Raw Metallographic figure of Shodhita
Swarna Makshika (M= 400X). Swarna Makshika (M= 400X).
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25. Initial Stride
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26. Marana
• Sukshmikaran (Fine powdering)
• Chakrika Nirmana (Pellet formation)‐ With other ingredients.
• Samputi Karana (Sealing in earthen vessels)
• Puta
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27. Intrinsic Worth
• Maximum Temperature range
• Duration of Maximum temperature
• Self Cooling
• Repetition of process
1. Hardness
2. Particle size
3. Chemical Constituents
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28. Vividness
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29. Explicitness
1200
1000
temperature
800
Temperature
600
(0C)
400
200
0
1 4 7 10 13 16 19
time in min. (1 = 15 units)
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30. Magnitude
 Conversion
 Potentiation
 Elimination
 Safety
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31. Makshika
SEM Feature of Raw S. M SEM Feature of Bhasma S. M
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32. Lauha Bhasma
Neetu Singh et al , Chemical Characterization of Lauha Bhasma by X-Ray Diffraction
and Vibrating Sample Magnetometry International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine,
2010, 1(3), 143-149
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33. Rasa Sindoor
Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) images (a, b, and c) along with
selected area electron diffraction pattern (SAED) pattern (d) showing the
presence of sub-micron size, agglomerated, and crystalline particles in the drug
Rasa-Sindoor. S K Singh et al 2011 ,dept of Physics, BHU
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34. Rasa Sindoor
Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) image of the Rasa-Sindoor
showing the plate like porous surface morphology. Inset to the figure
shows the tiny voids presents in the material, S K Singh et al ,2011, Dept
of Physics ,BHU
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35. Miscellaneous
 Procurement  Packing
 Dispensing
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36. Recent Researches
Manufacturing
Characterization
Safety & Efficacy
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37. Observations
Scientific Approach Stakeholders
 Deptt of AYUSH,GOI
 Deptt of DST,GOI
 Academic Institutes
 Research Organizations
 ???????
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38. Characterizations
 IIT ,Rooraki
Kumar A
 IIT, Mumbai
Bellare Jayesh
 IIT ,Kharagpur
Roy Subrato
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39. Safety
 Schedule Y , D & C Rule
1945
 Rule 170 , D & C Rule
1945 – 24 Dec , 2008
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40. Rays of
Radiance
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41. Selective Selection
Artificial Addition Inherent Innate
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42. Supervises Solubility
Developmental Doctrine Progressive Preferences
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43. Probable Postulation
Bio accumulation Bio detoxification
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44. Reductionist Relativity
Contour Conversion Eternal Endowment
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45. Procedural Principal
Blending Thermodynamics
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46. Assertive Assumptions
Visionary Validation Rational Realization
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47. Extended Elegance
Explanation Elucidation
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48. Prominent Paramount
Herculean Herbal Metamorphic Metal
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49. Absolve Absorption
Organic Order Actual Accomplishment
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50. Pragmatic Paradigms
Momentous Mercury Poise Parada
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51. Authentic Authenticity
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52. Bhasma as Nano‐medicine
Global Guidance Crucial Clause
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54. Stop Press
Additional GMP Additional Certification
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55. Enlighten Endorsement
Causative Consultation Comprehensive communication
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56. Special Submission
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57. Exigency in Education
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58. Take Home Message
Indian Inheritance Authoritative Agenda
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59. Conclusion
Ayurveda is Super Science!
Rasa Shastra is Super Chemistry!
All is Well
Dosage forms of Rasa Shastra & Bhaishjya
Kalpana ‐ Super Pharmaceutics ?
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60. Acknowledgement
 Prof A Wele ,Head , Dept of Rasa Shastra,
College of Ayurveda, Bharati Vidyapeetha
,Pune
 All Team Rasa Shastra , BV ,Pune
 All Scholastic Scholars of Rasa Shastra at
Pune from 25/07/2011 to 30/07/2011
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61. Thanks & All Good Wishes ‐‐
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