Abstract

Dr. Rahul Sharma*, Dr. Anil Nagle and Dr. Raj Kishore Pati

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda is glory of Indian medical system believe in disease management through scientific and spiritual approaches. In this was ayurveda suggested uses of many formulations which were prepared on the basis of logical approaches. The rationality to design different ayurveda formulations based on the specific needs of patients. Churna, Vati, Kwatha, Arishta, Kalka, Asava and Avaleha, etc. are different formulations used for specific pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic purposes. Ayurveda formulations designed for oral, nasal and topical applications, etc. Ayurveda also described role of different formulations for the particular age groups means liquids or semisolid drugs for pediatric and geriatric patients. Similarly the therapeutic science of mercury Rasashaastra which also deals with other mineral/mental based formulations elaborated uses of different formulations such as; Bhasmas, Parpati and Pottalis, etc. These formulations prepared for particular benefits and prepared from scientific approaches so that therapeutic potency get enhanced and toxicity reduces. Taking importance of ayurveda formulations and their rationality of utilization this article emphasizes strategic aspects of Ayurveda formulations W.S.R. to Rasashaastra.