Authors :
Dr. Meenu Bharti Sharma; Dr. Upendar V.Zala; Dr. Ankit M. Paneliya
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 3 - March
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7811118
Abstract :
Bhallataka is a toxic drug which comes under Upavisha
Varga according to classical texts in Rasashastra. But its
have so many properties, that makes it to use in various
diseases. Ashuddha Bhallataka can cause the toxic effects
but when it goes under the Samskara i.e. Shodhana
procedure it plays important role in therapeutic values.
Due to the presence of Tarry oil which when comes in
direct contact to the skin it forms the blisters, itching
and all other side effects to the body. So, there are the
fear factors when to deal with toxic drugs. Specially the
precautionary methods which should be follow and the
knowledge of antidots for the particular one. Different
Acharya have mentioned various Shodhana methods for
the Bhallataka with different media. Media plays a very
important role in reducing the toxicity and with
particular media enhancing its properties. So, in this
study an attempt has been done for Shodhana of
Bhallataka by taking all the precautionary and
observation study being made to reduce the errors in
further.
Aim:
To do the Pharmaceutical study for Shodhana of
Bhallataka.
Material and Methods:
Ashuddha Bhallataka was taken from Sundar Ayurveda
Pharmacy, Nadiad. Shodhana Procedure was done
according to the reference mentioned in Rasatarangini.
Narikela Jala and Godugdha were used as media. All the
equipments and precautions were taken during the
procedure.
Results:
Yield of Shuddha Bhallataka after Shodhana with both
media was 52.9 % . After so many precautions still it
showed the toxic effects itching all over body and red
patches all over the skin.
Conclusion:
So, this study deals with the parameters used in the
pharmaceutical study from which you can get the idea
how to do it as per the classical text and can get the
Shuddha Bhallataka . Also precautionary methods to be
followed and if there are toxic effects so how we can
overcome to them.
Keywords :
Bhallataka, Shodhana, Narikela Jala, Godugdha, Rasatarangini.
Bhallataka is a toxic drug which comes under Upavisha
Varga according to classical texts in Rasashastra. But its
have so many properties, that makes it to use in various
diseases. Ashuddha Bhallataka can cause the toxic effects
but when it goes under the Samskara i.e. Shodhana
procedure it plays important role in therapeutic values.
Due to the presence of Tarry oil which when comes in
direct contact to the skin it forms the blisters, itching
and all other side effects to the body. So, there are the
fear factors when to deal with toxic drugs. Specially the
precautionary methods which should be follow and the
knowledge of antidots for the particular one. Different
Acharya have mentioned various Shodhana methods for
the Bhallataka with different media. Media plays a very
important role in reducing the toxicity and with
particular media enhancing its properties. So, in this
study an attempt has been done for Shodhana of
Bhallataka by taking all the precautionary and
observation study being made to reduce the errors in
further.
Aim:
To do the Pharmaceutical study for Shodhana of
Bhallataka.
Material and Methods:
Ashuddha Bhallataka was taken from Sundar Ayurveda
Pharmacy, Nadiad. Shodhana Procedure was done
according to the reference mentioned in Rasatarangini.
Narikela Jala and Godugdha were used as media. All the
equipments and precautions were taken during the
procedure.
Results:
Yield of Shuddha Bhallataka after Shodhana with both
media was 52.9 % . After so many precautions still it
showed the toxic effects itching all over body and red
patches all over the skin.
Conclusion:
So, this study deals with the parameters used in the
pharmaceutical study from which you can get the idea
how to do it as per the classical text and can get the
Shuddha Bhallataka . Also precautionary methods to be
followed and if there are toxic effects so how we can
overcome to them.
Keywords :
Bhallataka, Shodhana, Narikela Jala, Godugdha, Rasatarangini.
