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Yashada is one of the Sapta dhatu, which is chemically Zn, Yashada bhasma is used therapeutically in many diseases like Prameha, Pandu, Vatavyadi etc., in the form of Bhasma (ZnO). Objectives: To prepare Yashada bhasma and its physico-chemical analysis of Yashada bhasma. Materials and Methods: Yashada was subjected Samanya Shodhana, Vishesha Shodhana and Jarana as per Rasatarangini. Yashada marana was done as per Rasayana sara. Bhasma was subjected to physico-chemical analysis which mainly included classical Bhasma parikshas like Rekhapurnata, Varitara, Unama, Nischandrata etc and modern parameters like Acid Insoluble Ash, pH, Total Ash value etc and advanced analytical techniques like XRD, SEM and AAS. Results: After 1st Puta pale yellow colored Yashada bhasma passed classical Bhasma parikshas. In classical reference two Puta are mentioned so, the 2nd Puta was given. XRD reports shows major peaks which were identified as Zinc oxide (ZnO) compound. Hence indicates complete transformation of metal to Bhasma form. Scanning electron microscopy in Yashada Bhasma after 2nd Puta the particle size ranging from 5-10μm. AAS reports shows zinc percentage of 77.08% after 2nd Puta. Conclusion: Pale yellow coloured Yashada bhasma was prepared after two Gaja putas which passed the classical Bhasma parikshas.
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Background: Yashada bhasma has been found to be very useful for the treatment of ailments like diabetes, eye disorder, urinary disorder etc. Since bhasma is a metallic preparation, so to prove its nontoxicity; modern standardization of the prepared samples is a must apart from other organoleptictests as mentioned in the ancient text.Objectives: The present study is aimed to synthesize bio-compatible Yashada bhasma from bioincompatible zinc metal. Further, comparative study of their chemical and physical properties throughsome quality control tests, physico-chemical tests and modern tests like XRD, DLS, Zeta potential, SEMand EDAX are carried out.Materials and methods: Yashada bhasma is prepared by a three step process i.e. Shodhan, Jarana andMarana. The inclusion of plant extracts and herbs during calcination process enhances its medicinalqualities, and reduces it to a nano size.Results: The XRD analysis of Yashada bhasma shows hexagonal ZnO crystalline phase whereas the rawmetal confirms the presence of crystallite Zinc metal. DLS shows reduction in particle size of YashadaBhasma (339.8 nm) as compared to raw metal (2063 nm) and this reduction is further supported by SEMwhich shows the particle size of Yashada bhasma (324 nm) and raw metal (1-2m). The zeta potential valueconfirms the stability of Yashada bhasma. EDAX revealed difference in concentration of Zinc and Oxygenin both the samples.Conclusion: An effort has been made to characterize the preparation of Yashada bhasma using sophisticated analytical tools as a step towards standardization of the bhasma. The results help in scientificallyestablishing the findings in line with the principle of Ayurveda.
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Rasa Shastra is the pharmaceutical branch of Ayurveda. As like any other medical system, success of Ayurvedic treatment also depends upon quality of medicine prescribed to the patient. The integral part of Rasa Shastra lies in the successful pharmaceutical process. Bhasma are the potent Ayurvedic preparations prepared by metals and minerals. These Bhasma possess wide range of therapeutic efficacy and are considered superior because of their qualities like small dose, quick action, palatability and longer shelf life. Yashada bhasma is important formulation mentioned in Rasa shastra texts obtained from the incineration of Raw Yashada. The pharmaceutical procedures adopted in this study are Shodhana, Jarana, Marana. The present study has been planned to standardize the method of preparation of Yashada bhasma according to the method explained in the classical literature.
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Introduction: Wounds and their management are fundamental to the practice of surgery. In surgery of trauma, wound is frequently a primary pathology. In elective surgery, it is through the wound that access is obtained to deal with the underlying pathology. In both situations surgeon’s task is to minimize the adverse effects of wound, remove or repair damaged structures and harness the process of wound healing to restore function. Objectives: The study is aimed to know the comparative efficacy of Yashada Bhasma Lepa and Jatyadi Ghrita in the management of Dushta Vrana. Method: Clinically diagnosed 30 patients of Dushta Vrana were randomly divided into two groups, each group consisting of 15 Patients. First (A group) is treated by Yashada Bhasma Lepa and second (B group) is treated by Jatyadi Ghrita for 21 days. Result: On the basis of assessment criteria and on the overall result of treatment the patients of Yashada Bhasma Lepa group showed better relief when compared to Jatyadi Ghrita. Interpretation: Yashada Bhasma Lepa having the properties of Tikta, Kashaya, Katu, Rasa predominance thus had action of Kapha Pitta Shamana, Netra Roga, Pandu, Bahumootra Roga, Kasa, Swasa, Rajayakshma, Ratrisweda, Vranasrava Avarodaka,Prameha, Sankochakara.etc. Thus this help for Shodhanaand Ropana. Conclusion: Yashada Bhasma Lepa has provided better relief in maximum signs and symptoms of the patients of Dushta Vrana, in comparison to Jatyadi Ghrita. Its overall effects were also better in comparison to Yashada Bhasma Lepawith Jatyadi Ghrita and dressing reduces the infection.
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Yashada bhasma (Calx of Yashada i.e. Zinc) which has its main indication in Prameha (Diabetes) and Netra vikaras (Eye disorders) was prepared according to the prescription in the Ayurvedic classics and subjected to various bhasma parikshas, including the Namburi Phased Spot Test (NPST), one of the qualitative tests described for various Ayurvedic preparations. NPST helps differentiate between, and thus identify, various bhasmas. It depends upon the pattern of the spot, which develops after a specific chemical reaction. Three market samples of Yashada bhasma, which were said to be Parada marita (incinerated using Mercury), were also subjected to the above tests and results compared. The various bhasmas exhibited marked differences in colour, and though NPST yielded desired results for all the samples, there were differences in their spot patterns and colour. The bhasma prepared in our department produced the most accurate results.