PHARMACEUTICAL STANDARDIZATION OF GANDHAKAKALPA

*Shyamala Vadipilla; G Rameshbabu

*Shyamala Vadipilla PG Scholar, Dept. of Rasa Shastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, S.V. Ayurvedic College, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
G Rameshbabu Assistant Professor, Dept. of Rasa Shastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, S.V. Ayurvedic College, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh

Keywords: Ayurveda

Abstract

Rasa Shastra is the pharmaceutical branch of Ayurveda which deals with the processing of metals and minerals having therapeutic importance. Rasa Oushadhies are the potent Ayurvedic preparations mainly containing metals and minerals.These Oushadhies possess wide range of therapeutic efficacy and are considered superior because of their qualities like small dose, quick action, palatability and longer shelf life. Gandhakakalpa is a Rasoushadhi mentioned in Basavarajeeyam 18^th chapter 20^th sloka indicated for Sthoulya. Gandhaka (Sulphur) and Madhuka thaila are the main ingredients of Gandhaka kalpa. Shodhana (purification), Murchchana, Mardana (trituration) are the important steps involved in preparation of Gandhaka kalpa. Shuddha Gandhaka & Murchchita Madhuka thaila were taken. After obtaining homogenous mixture, it was made into 500mg tablets. Till now,no research work has been carried out to standardize this formulation. Therefore, the present study has been planned to standardize the method of preparation of Gandhaka kalpa according to the method explained in the classical literature.