Abstract

*Dr. Ananyakadambini, Dr. Sangeeta Rao and Dr. Vikram S.

ABSTRACT

Pottali Rasayana is one of the preparation which is potent to treat Sannipathaja rogas with minimal dose. Shankhodara rasa is very unique preparation which is prepared by poorana method told in Rasa Prakasha Sudhakara. Kajjali along with Shu. dattura and Shu. chitraka should be filled in shuddha shankha and further heating and bhavana should be done to prepare shankhodara rasa. This is the only formulation which is told in pottali kalpana under shankha poorana method and it is indicated in Grahani, Shvasa, Kasa, Arshas etc. 4 samples of Shankhodara rasa were prepared considering mode of heat, form of dravys to be filled in shankha. Prepared formulations are subjected for instrumental analysis like FTIR, SEM-EDX, ICP-MS and results are analysed in this study. Results: Functional groups of all samples were found to be same but in 4th sample there was addition of OH group. Percentage of calcium was more in all samples compared to other elements, relatively Calcium was more in 4th sample. Elemental analysis says all samples were containing Calcium, Carbon, and Silica in maximum amount. Shu. Dattura, shu. chitraka and Kumari were used as mardana or bhavana dravyas helps in reduction of particle size. Due to presence of Calcium in more percentage and other elements in very minimal quantity, formulation can be indicated in many diseases. Based on pharmaceutical and analytical study, 4th sample of shankhodara rasa can be considered best. Such a rare formulation which is apt for present burning issues has not been explored till date, and also not available in market. Hence it is felt that there is a need to conduct Pharmaceutico-analytical study of Shankhodara Rasa.