Nanotechnology for Ayurveda
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Nanotechnology in ayurveda in relation to rasa shastra Ayurvedic system of medicine is one of the oldest system of Indian traditional medicine.
In this system, various medicines are based on metal- mineral formulation popularly known as Bhasma.
There are different type of Bhasma which are fabricated using traditional methods of Ayurveda, called Bhasmikara.
In the Herbo - metallic preparations, the particle used have a diameter of about 10-15 nm.
Bhasmais now been considered Ayurvedic nanomedicine and provide opportunity for drug designing employing modern concept of nanomedicine.
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Rajata (Silver) Bhasma:-
Rajataor Silver is a clear, heavy, and lustrous with metallic sheen, which becomes bright white on cutting or heating.
Rajata, not having any furrows or ridges, can be accepted for the therapeutic applications.
In terms of composition, Rajata Bhasmais composed of pure silver metal (52%-59%), ferric oxide (14.33%), free sulphur(0.675%), calcium (10.769%), and silver chloride (0.479%) as well as traces of other metals including potassium, sodium, and aluminium. Silver Bhasma has been prescribed for respiratory disorders.
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Swarna (Gold) Bhasma:-
The therapeutic applicability of Sara Lauhaor Swarna is known to Indians since ancient times.
The Swarna Bhasmacomprises metallic gold (96.76%), ferric oxide (0.14%), silica (1.14%), phosphates (0.78%), salt (0.078%), potash (0.16%), and traces of magnesium and copper.
The elemental form of gold has been used traditionally as an antipruritic agent to relieve itching palms.
Some useful formulations of Swarna are used to treat chronic diseases such as Yakshma (Tuberculosis), Kasa (Cough), Swasa (Respiratory Disorders), and Pandu (Anaemia).