ABSTRACT

Ayurveda is a system of medicine which defines the way of life. Among eight branches, Rasayana is one which promotes longevity, memory, intelligence. Acharya Charaka has mentioned many formulations of Rasayana, among which Pippali Rasayana is the one where fine powder of Pippali should be given bhavana with Palasha kshra jala (alkaline liquid obtained after processing ash of Palasha with water) and then the triturated product is fried in Gritha (ghee). The final product should be taken with honey to get Rasayana effect, particularly in order to alleviate cough, wasting, dyspnoea and other symptoms. Pharmaceutical study of Pippali Rasayana involves the preparation of Palasha Kshara jala, and Pippali churna was given 7 bhavana with Palasha Kshara Jala and after bhavana the product was fried in ghrita. The pH of the final product was found to be 6.10; loss on drying was 8.8%, total ash 10% and acid insoluble ash was 0.5%. These preliminary pharmaceutical standards can be taken as a reference for further research. Keywords: Pippali, Rasayana, Palasha kshara, Bhavana, pH
Publication date: 01/06/2024

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2024/13.6.8134