Standardization of the preparation of a herbo-mineral formulation Shwasakasari Rasa

Abstract

Shwasakasari Rasa is mentioned in Rasa Yoga Sagar,^[1] (part 2) as a remedy of Shwasa & Kaasa Roga. This type of Rasa Aushadhi are more effective against bacteria. These drugs have a multi dimension effect like Broad-spectrum antibiotics. In this study an endeavor has been made to determine standard procedure for preparation of the research formulation i.e. Shwasakasari Rasa. SOPs (Standard Operating Procedure) for pharmaceuticals are associated with quality assurance, internal control, production maintenance, utility and human resources or also defined as established or prescribed methods to be strictly followed for the preparation of particular formulations by a selected method. In this section of the research study all the processes adapted for the preparation of Shwasakasari Rasa are well elaborated with explicit detail of quantity, duration, heating pattern, temperature, material & methods together with timely observed and recorded values. Therefore, Shwasakasari Rasa was prepared in the department & analyse all contents present in Rasa Aushadhi for the establishment of drug for the benefit of society and mankind.