International Journal of Innovative Pharmaceutical Sciences and … · 2019-07-17 · Shodhana [Ref-Rasaratna samuchchaya] Materials- Vanga, Iron pan, Nirgundi swarasa, Haridra churna,

RESEARCH ARTICLE Dr. Rajendraprasd M.L et.al / IJIPSR / 2 (5), 2014, 978-985

ISSN (online) 2347-2154

Available online: www.ijipsr.com May Issue 978

STUDY ON VANGA BHASMA

1Dr.Rajendraprasad ML*,

2Dr. Shridhar K

Lecturer, Dept. of rasashastra, Bapuji Ayurveda medical college,Shimoga

Corresponding Author:

Dr.Rajendraprasad ML

Asst. Prof., Dept. of Rasashastra,

JSS Ayurveda Medical College,

Mysore, Karnataka, INDIA

Email: [email protected].

Phone: +919845817721.

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Abstract

Rasashastra is a science which deals with minerals, metals and its therapeutic effects. Vanga is

one such metal used extensively in the ayurvedic literature for the management of various

diseases like prameha, klaibya, etc. Vanga was subjected to shodhana, jarana and marana to

prepare vanga bhasma. Two different methods were taken to prepare vanga bhasma. In First

method, Vanga is subjected to shodhana, Jarana and marana to prepare vanga bhasma. In second

method, Vanga is subjected to shodhana and Marana to prepare vanga bhasma . Pharmaceutical

and analytical studies were conducted during the process of preparation of vanga bhasma to know

the changes during the preparation using these two methods. Bhasma pareeksha and NPST was

done to prove the fitness of the bhasma.

Keywords: Vanga, Jarana, Marana, Vanga bhasma, NPST.

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INTRODUCTION

Vanga is used extensively in the ayurvedic literature for the management of Prameha, Klaibya,

etc. It is grouped under Putiloha. In Rasashastra texts, it is mentioned that, Vanga should be

taken in the form of bhasma for the medicinal use. Administration of Ashuddha Vanga leads to

many problems [1-3]. So Vanga should undergo Shodhana, Jarana and Marana to make it use as

a medicine. To know the changes during the process of preparing Vanga bhasma and also to

bring the genuine product this study is taken.

Aims and Objectives

To subject vanga for shodhana.

To subject shodhitha vanga for maarana without jaarana.

To subject shodhitha vanga for maarana after the process of jaarana.

To conduct pharmaceutical and analytical study of vanga bhasma.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

Preparation of Vanga bhasma has been done in two different methods.

1st method - Vanga shodhana→ Jarana→ Marana→ Vanga Bhasma.

Shodhana [Ref-Rasaratna samuchchaya]

Materials- Vanga, Iron pan, Nirgundi swarasa, Haridra churna, Pitara yantra.

Vanga is taken in an iron pan and heated till it melts. Immediately it is poured in Nirgundi patra

swarasa with the help of Pitara yantra. This procedure is repeated for three times to get purified

Vanga.

Jarana [Ref-Ayurveda prakasha]

Materials- Shuddha vanga, Iron pan, Loha darvi, Chinchatwak churna.

Shodhita vanga is taken in an iron pan and heated till it melts. Simultaneously Chinchatwak

churna is added and rubbed using a Loha darvi until the vanga is completely converted to powder

form. The procedure is done for 4-5 hours to get powdered vanga.

Marana [Ref-Ayurveda prakasha]

Materials- Jarita vanga, Khalva yantra, Kumari swarasa, Sharava.

Jarita vanga is taken in a khalva yantra and mardana is done with kumari swarasa. Chakrikas

were prepared and kept in sharava. After sandhibandhana it was subjected to kukkuta puta. Such

3 putas were given to prepare vanga bhasma.




1st method

Fig. 1: Ashuddha vanga Fig. 2 : Shuddha vanga

Fig. 3: Jarita vanga Fig. 4: Kumari swarasa bhavana

Fig. 5: Chakrikas Fig. 6: Kukkuta puta

Fig. 7: Vanga bhasma




2nd

method - Vanga shodhana→ Marana→ Vanga Bhasma.

Shodhana [Ref-Rasaratna samuchchaya]

Shodhana was done in same method as explained in first method.

Marana [Ref- Rasaratna samuchchaya]

Materials- Shuddha vanga, Shuddha haratala, Palashamula kwatha.

Shuddha haratala is triturated with palasha mula kwatha and it is smeared over the shodhitha

vanga. It is kept in sharava, sandhi bandhana is done, subjected to kukkuta puta. The procedure is

repeated for 3 times to obtain bhasma.

2nd

method

Fig.8: Ashuddha vanga Fig. 9: Shuddha vanga

Fig. 10: Bhavana with harata Fig. 11: Kukkuta puta

Fig. 12: Vanga bhasma after Ist puta




OBSERVATION AND RESULT

Table 1: Shodhana of vanga (1st and 2

nd method)

No. of times Ashuddha vanga Shuddha vanga

1 400gms 380gms

2 380gms 360gms

3 360gms 350gms

Table 2: Jarana of vanga ( 1st method)

Shodhita vanga – 175gms Jarita vanga obtained – 175gms

Table 3: Marana (1st method)

No. Drava dravya No. of cowdung cakes used Weight loss Colour changes

1 Kumari swarasa 50 5gms Kapota



Jarita vanga – 175gms Vanga bhasma obtained – 160gms

Table 4: Marana (2nd

method)

No. Drava dravya No. of cowdung cakes

used Weight loss Colour changes

1 Shuddha haratala &

palashamula kwatha 50 9gms Dark grey





Shodhita vanga – 175gms Vanga bhasma obtained – 150gms

Shuddha vanga Jarita vanga

175gms 175gms




Table 5: Physical analysis of Vangabhasma ( Ist & IInd method)

No. of puta Colour Taste Touch

1st method 2

nd method 1

st method 2

nd method 1

st method 2

nd method

1 Kapota Dark grey Metallic Metallic Smooth Hard

2 Kapota Dark grey Metallic Metallic Smooth Slightly rough

3 Kapota Dark grey No taste Metallic Smooth Slightly rough

Table 6: Bhasma pareeksha of Vanga bhasma ( Ist & IInd method)

No. of

puta

Varitara Rekhapurna Nischandra

1st method 2

nd method 1

st method 2

nd method 1

st method 2

nd method

1 Absent Absent Present Absent Shiny particles

were seen

Shiny particles

were seen

2 Absent Absent Present Absent shiny particles were

minimised

Shiny particles

were seen

3

Most of the

bhasma was

floating

Absent Present Absent No shiny particles

were seen

Shiny particles

were seen

Chemical analysis

NPST of Vanga bhasma

Sample- Vanga bhasma

Chemical- 5N HNO3 and 10% KI

1ml of 5NHNO3 is mixed with 400mg of vanga bhasma in a test tube. It is heated for about 1

minute and kept for 50 hours, shaking now and then. Then it is allowed to settle until a clear

layer is formed. 10% potassium iodide solution is prepared. Watman’s paper is dipped in the

solution and allowed to dry.

One drop of the solution of bhasma and 5NHNO3 is placed on the paper using a dropper.




Table 7: Observation & Result of NPST (Ist & IInd method)

1st phase 2

nd phase 3

rd phase

1st method 2

nd method 1

st method 2

nd method 1

st method 2

nd method

Wide dark-

brown solid spot

with grey central

spot.

Wide brown

solid spot

with grey

central spot.

No changes No changes

After 7-8

hrs colours

faded.

After 7-8 hrs

colours

faded.

Fig. 13: Chemical analysis of Vanga bhasma Fig. 14: Chemical analysis of Vanga bhasma

( Ist method ) ( IInd method )

NPST

Fig. 15: 1st method Fig. 16: 2

nd method




DISCUSSION

Considering the hardness of Vanga, it is subjected to vishesha shodhana without samanya

shodhana. By observing the table(results) it is noticed that, Jaarita Vanga attained Bhasma

lakshana’s after 1 puta where as the one which was not subjected to Jaarana, took 3 puta’s to

attain Bhasma lakshana’s. Since Chincha twak contains kshara guna, it was taken for jarana.

By considering the hardness of vanga, 3 kukkuta putas was given in 2nd

method, as though

number of putas is not mentioned in classics. Even after 3 putas, vanga bhasma of 2nd

method

was not passed bhasma pareeksha.

CONCLUSION

Vanga bhasma prepared with Jaarana is comparatively better than the one prepared without

subjecting it to Jaarana.

If Jaarana is done, the number of Puta’s can be reduced and consequently the time and fuel too.

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Chapter Rasaratna samuchaya of Vagbhata, Published by

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Chaukambha Sanskrit prathishtan,2011

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