Conceptual review on Shila Sindura

Abstract

Background: The most well-known and advanced preparations for Parada that incorporate the Jarana process are called Kupipakwa Rasayana. In this procedure, Gandhaka, Parada, and other metals and minerals are heated gradually together to create a very close bondage that could help the product have better properties than other formulations made with the same ingredients. Shila Sindura is one of the most unique metalo-mineral preparation by Kupipakwa method. Aim: To compile and screen the all information regarding Shila Sindura (SS) preparation, Bhavana Dravya, duration of Paka, dose, indications and Anupana (vehicle). Material & Methods: References of SS compiled from different Rasashastra text and up to the 2024 all published literature on SS compile from different database like Pub-med, J-gate, google, Scopus. Results & Conclusion: Total 11 reference of SS were found in various Rasa text, most of the SS was used in Kushtha (Skin diseases), Shwasa (Asthma), Jwara (Fever), slight difference in ingredient, Bhavana Dravya, dose, Anupana.