Pharmaceutico Analytical Study of Panchanana Rasa

Dr. Jithya A., (Prof) Dr. Muraleedharan A. K.

Abstract: Rasasastra is an important branch of Ayurveda which deals with the use of metallic and mineral drugs which are pharmaceutically processed and rendered fit for internal administration. The Rasa medicines are known for their faster action in smaller doses, quicker assimilation, excellent therapeutic values & longer shelf life. The present study is concerned with the pharmaceutico analytical study of the formulation called Panchanana rasa mentioned in Brihat rasa raja sundara which has indication in Hridroga. Till now, no scientific studies have been carried out on this formulation. Panchanana rasa is a khalviya rasayana. Ingredients are Sodhita parada, sodhita gandhaka, amalaki rasa, gosthani rasa, yasti kvatha and kharjura kvatha. Anupana as per the reference is dhatri churna and sitha. Physico chemical analysis, NPST and instrumental analysis like XRD & SEM-EDAX were done to ensure the quality of the medicine prepared.

Keywords: Panchanana rasa, physico chemical analysis, XRD, SEM-EDAX