Critical review of Rasa Ratna Samuchchaya w.s.r. to its Rasaprabha Teeka

Abstract

Rasa Ratna Samuchchaya (RRS) was written by Rasa Vagbhatta. This text sheds light on the extraction, purification, and transformation of metals and minerals into therapeutically useful forms, as well as the various instruments created for alchemical uses and the use of herbo-mineral preparations to treat a wide range of illnesses. Rasaprabha Teeka of RRS written by Dr. Indradev Tripathi. This Teeka is Hindi commentary of RRS. This Teeka consists total 30 chapters, 3871 verses and detailed description of 960 formulations. The main components of RRS are classification of metals and minerals, descriptions of instruments and formulations and avoiding the use of metals and minerals during pregnancy. RRS covers all eight branches of Ayurveda, although it mainly deals with therapeutic aspects of Rasashastra. Thus, the Rasaprabha Teeka of RRS is a necessary and required book for individuals who wish to learn the fundamentals and in-depth details of Rasashastra and is regarded as one of the most important reference books.