PHARMACEUTICAL STUDY OF SHANKHA BHASMA BY TWO DIFFERENT METHODS
*Dr. Arpita Sharma, Dr. Diksha Sharma and Dr. Preeti
ABSTRACT
Shankha (Conch) is one of the member of Sudha varga(A class of calcium containing compound).It is used in various ailments from many centuries. Shankha Bhasma is chief ingredient of many formulations.Shankha Bhasma recognized as a sole medicines primarily in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders like Amlapitta, Grahani, Udarshula and Atisara.But Shankha cannot be directly indicated for consumption.It undergoes various classical procedures like Shodhana and Marana to make it fit for the body when given internally.Shankha Bhasma is a very popular herbo-mineral preparation.Shankha Bhasma was prepared by two different methods given in Ayurvedic texts prescribed in the Drug and Cosmetic Act, Rasa Tarangini and Ayurveda Prakash.
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