Importance of Shodhana processes of herbomineral drugs with special reference to detoxification and modification of therapeutic activities
Abstract
Background: Rasachikitsa has formed an integral part of Ayurvedic treatment. It will not be wrong to state that Ayurvedic therapy is incomplete without proper usage of the Rasaushadhis. Some misconceptions are prevailing regarding toxic effects of the Rasaushadhis. It is an accepted fact that the Rasadravyas are having certain toxic effects, but this can be overcome by treating these toxic Rasadravyas along with certain Shodhana Dravyas. This article deals with the Shodhana concept of Rasaushadhis, the therapeutic utility of these Rasaushadhis, and the Shodhana processes performed on these Rasaushadhis, so as to make them therapeutically effective. Objectives: To have the critical review of Shodhana processes with reference to the changes taking place during Shodhana and to study its utility in Ayurvedic Pharmaceutics. Materials and Methods: The physical, chemical and biological changes were noted; Processes involved and role of Shodhana Dravyas was also noted; use of Shodhana in Rasaushadhi preparation; different types of Shodhana are discussed. The Panchabhautik aspect of Shodhana is also discussed. Results: Shodhana process imparts certain physical, chemical and biological changes through incorporation of certain properties of the media used. The processes involved offer multiple benefits to the Shuddha Dravyas. This imparts better therapeutic efficacy and offers a broad spectrum utility against a number of diseases. Conclusion: Shodhana is one of the most scientific methods described in the Ayurvedic texts. It is one of the Samskaras which potentiates the therapeutic properties and thus is one of the most useful processes in the Ayurvedic Pharmaceutics.
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