Analytical evaluation of Mrityunjaya Rasa

Authors

  • Dr. Abhishek Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Rasa Shastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda, Udupi, Karnataka, India.
  • Ashok Kumar BN Associate Professor, Department of Rasa Shastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda, Udupi india.
  • Sujatha K Professor and HOD, Department of Rasa Shastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, SDMIA, Bengaluru, india.
  • Sunil Kumar Research Officer, Department of Pharmacognosy, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, Arumbakkam, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v2i06.341

Keywords:

Mrityunjaya Rasa, Herbo-Mineral Drug,, Physico-Chemical Analysis

Abstract

Introduction: Mrityunjaya Rasa is a herbo–mineral formulation mentioned under Jwara Chikitsa in Rasendra Sara Sangraha along with different Anupanas. It is having ingredients like Shudha Hingula, Shudha Gandhaka, Shudha Vatsanabha, Shudha Tankana, Pippali and Maricha which show significant result on various types of fever. Aim: To prepare Mrityunjaya Rasa as per guidelines given in classical text book Rasendra Sara Sangraha and to validate physico-chemical analysis of the sample. Methods: The preparation of Mrityunjaya Rasa was carried out at practical hall, Department of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda, Kuthpady, Udupi, Karnataka. It was subjected to analysis on parameters like organoleptic characters, loss on drying, total ash, acid insoluble ash, water soluble ash, pH, alcohol soluble extractive value, and water soluble extractive value. Results: The results of Analytical study showed specific characteristics which are in accordance with the properties of Mrityunjaya Rasa. Conclusion: The study showed significant results, which proves quality of the drugs and efficacy.

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Shri Ambikadatta Shastri. Shri Gopal Krishna Bhatt, Rasendra Sara Sangrah, Rasapradhanyadi, 1st chapter, verse no.4, Banaras city, Chaukhamba Sanskrit series office,1994, p-2.

Shri Ambikadatta Shastri. Shri Gopal Krishna Bhatt,Rasendra Sara Sangrah, Jwarachikitsa, 2nd chapter, verse no.4-15, Banaras city, Chaukhamba Sanskrit series office,1994, p-125-126.

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2017-12-31

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Dr. Abhishek, Ashok Kumar BN, Sujatha K, Sunil Kumar. Analytical evaluation of Mrityunjaya Rasa. J Ayurveda Integr Med Sci [Internet]. 2017 Dec. 31 [cited 2025 Oct. 3];2(06):53-5. Available from: https://jaims.in/jaims/article/view/341

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