Critical review of Saptamrita Lauha w.s.r. to Rasyogsagar

Abstract

Rasashastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana is the branch of Ayurveda which deals with study of preparation & standardization of Herbal, Minerals or Metals and Herbo- Mineral formulations. Lauha Kalpas (iron compounds) are the unique compound. It is one among the herbo -mineral formulations, where Lauha Bhasma (iron Bhasma) is used as a major ingredient. Herbo-mineral formulation is a combination of herbs, Shuddha Bhasma of minerals or metals, to prove its efficacy. Formulation was introduced called as Saptamrita Lauha which proves to be very effective in Netraroga (eye disorder) and Shoolroga (pain). The present work is an attempt to emphasis two different Pathabheda of Saptamrita Lauha mentioned in Rasa Yoga Sagar, their content, Anupana, Matra and Rogadhikar.