Utility of Rasa Aushadhi in Nasa Roga

REVIEW ARTICLE July-Aug 2021 Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences | July - Aug 2021 | Vol. 6 | Issue 4 204 Utility of Rasa Aushadhi in Nasa Roga Varnni SPK 1 , Sujathamma K 2 1 Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Shalakya Tantra, Sri Kalabhyraveshwara Swamy Ayurvedic Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Bangalore, Karnataka, India. 2 HOD and Professor, Department of Shalakya Tantra, Sri Kalabhyraveshwara Swamy Ayurvedic Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Bangalore, Karnataka, India. I NTRODUCTION The use of herbo-mineral preprations in healthcare is a unique contribution of Ayurveda, through Rasa Shastra . It is understood that the term Rasa denotes Parada , Maharasa , Uparasa , Sadharana Rasas, Dahthus, Ratnas, Sudhaavarga and others. These Rasas after progressive procedures like Shodhana , Bhavana and Marana can be used pharmaceutically. The formulations which consist any of the abovementioned Rasa as an ingredient is called as Rasa Address for correspondence: Dr. Varnni SPK Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Shalakya Tantra, Sri Kalabhyraveshwara Swamy Ayurvedic Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Bangalore, Karnataka, India. E-mail: drvarnnisuresh 27@gmail.com Submission Date: 22/07/2021 Accepted Date: 19/08/2021 Access this article online Quick Response Code Website: www.jaims.in Published by Maharshi Charaka Ayurveda Organization, Vijayapur, Karnataka (Regd) under the license CCby-NC-SA Yoga or Rasa Aushadhi . Rasa Aushadhi are capable to deal with complicated and chronic diseases. For the treatment of Nasa Roga either Shodana Chikitsa or Shamana Chikitsa can be adopted. Among Shamana Chikitsa, Rasa Aushadhis are more beneficial because of its better efficacy. For the use of Rasa Aushadies, Consideration of Dosha involvement, Condition of disease, Gender of patient place and time of treatment is not required Alpa Matra is only required [1] Rasa Aushadhi preparations for Nasa Roga Chikitsa Godanti Mishrana Vati [2] Ingredients ▪ Godanti Bhasma ▪ Sringa Bhasma ▪ Karpura ▪ Pippali Churna Dose: 250 - 500 mg. Anupana : Luke warm water A B S T R A C T Shalakya Tantra deals with the vital sense organs located above the Jatru , also considered as the Uttamanga in Ayurveda. Detailed description of diseases of nose and paranasal sinuses are explained in the Ayurvedic classics, titled as ‘ Nasa Rogas’ . Diseases of nose are among the commonest problems in the otorhinolaryngology. Depending upon the cause and severity nasal diseases can be temporary or persistent, unilateral or bilateral, of recent origin or long termed. The commonly seen causes include common cold, allergy, infections of nose and PNS, defects of nasal septum and other structures, inflammatory conditions of nose and PNS, foreign body, benign and malignant tumours, polypi, enlarged adenoid, trauma etc. And the commonly seen diseases of nose are allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, rhino sinusitis, rhinitis sicca etc. For the management of Nasa Rogas , Shamana or Shodhana methods of treatments can be adopted. As Shodhana line of treatment requires the consideration of Rithu (season), Pathya (diet), and other restrictions Shamana line of treatment can be adopted so, it can be used irrespective of all seasons, with minimal diet and other restrictions. Rasa Aushadis are said to be best among Shamana Aushadhi. Because Rasa Aushadhi offers potent immunization, has rejuvenating effect and is used in the treatment of the diseases as they have low dose, swift action, long shelf life, palatability and high efficacy. Key words: Nasa Roga, Rasa Ausadhi, Shamana Aushadhi.

Varnni SPK et al. Utility of Rasa Aushadhi in Nasa Roga ISSN: 2456-3110 REVIEW ARTICLE July-Aug 2021 Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences | July - Aug 2021 | Vol. 6 | Issue 4 205 Indication: Peenasa Kaphaketu Rasa [3] Ingredients ▪ Shudha Tankana ▪ Shudha Vatsanabha ▪ Shanka Basma ▪ Sudha Basma ▪ Pippali Trichurate with Ardhraka Swarasa for 3 days. Dose: 60 – 125 mg. Anupana : Ardhraka Swarasa Indication: Pinasa Lakshmi Vilasa Rasa [4] Ingredients Swarna Bhasma, Rajatha Bhasma, Abrakabhasma, Tamra Bhasma, Vanga Bhasma, Kaalantha Loha Bhasma, Tikshna Loha Bhasma, Munda Loha Bhasma, Naaga Bhasma, Shudha Vatsanabha, Rasa Sindhura. Indication: Pratishyaya ( Vata ja Pratisyaya ) Maniparpati Rasa [5] Ingredients Sudha Paradha, Sudha Gandhaka, Hingula, Vajra Bhasma, Neela Basma, Panna Basma are taken in equal quantity. Bhavana with Shigru, Tulasi, Dattura Patra, Arka Patra, Nirgundi, Ardraka, Kadali Kanda Rasa, Chitraka Kwatha, Triphala Kwatha, Trikatu Kwatha - each 7 times Dose: 125 mg. Anupana : Ardraka Swarasa or Ushna Jala Indication: All Nasa Roga Panchaamrutha Rasa [6] Ingredients ▪ Sudha Paradha ▪ Sudha Gandhaka ▪ Sudha Tankana Churna ▪ Sudha Vatsnaba Churna ▪ Maricha Churna Bhavana with Ardraka Swarasa Dose: -2 Tab Anupana: As per disease Indication: Sarva Nasa Rogas, Pinasa Advised in early stage of Peenasa Tripura Bhairava Rasa [7] Ingredients ▪ Shuddha Vatsanabha ▪ Shunti ▪ Pippali ▪ Maricha ▪ Tamra Basma ▪ Shuddha Hingula Dose: 125-250 Mg Indication: Pratishyaya Chronic condition of Pratishyaya Tribhvana Mishrana [8] Ingredients ▪ Tribhuvana Keerthi Rasa ▪ Godandhi Bhasma ▪ Sudharshana Ghana Vati Dose: 125-250 mg. Anupana : Luke warm water, Ardraka Swarasa Indication: Pratishyaya Vidangadi Dhoopa [9] Ingredients ▪ Vidanga ▪ Saindhava Lavana

Varnni SPK et al. Utility of Rasa Aushadhi in Nasa Roga ISSN: 2456-3110 REVIEW ARTICLE July-Aug 2021 Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences | July - Aug 2021 | Vol. 6 | Issue 4 206 ▪ Hingu ▪ Guggulu ▪ Manashila ▪ Vacha Mode of treatment: Inhalation of Fumes Indication: Pratishyaya Rasa Aushadhi - mode of action According to Ayurvedic point of view due to the causative factors such as exposure to dust, wind, cold etc leads to the accumulation of Dosas in Ghanendriya . Later this gets aggravated then causes the disease. According to contemporary science of medicine, the major cause for common Nasal disorders is smoke, pollution, perfumes, allergens and filtered particles etc. which leads to irritation of respiratory epithelial lining of the nose. Thus, histamines / leukotrienes are released by eosinophils and mast cells in Nasal mucosa. This leads to running nose and later congestion due to hypertrophy of turbinates. The intake of Rasaaushadhi along with its Amapachana action, it acts exclusively on Nasal Mucosa which is the primary cause for almost all the Nasal diseases such as infective conditions, inflammatory conditions etc. The antibodies (histamines and leukotrienes) present in submucosal membrane, comes in contact with antigen. Rasaaushadies bring down the infections, inflammations and congestion by improving the immunity and maintain the mucosal integrity thus the antigen is eradicated. So, the inflammation, congestion, discharge etc. will be arrested. DISCUSSION The present topic was taken up to analyse the Rasa Aushadis in the context of swift treatment of Nasa Roga . Rasa Aushadhis are effective in treating the Nasa Rogas as it does the Amapachana and Samprapthi Vighatana . According to Ayurveda Vata, Pitta and Kapha Dosa’s gets aggravated and obstructs the Nasal cavity, leading to the Nasa l disorders such as Peenasa , Pratishyaya etc. Rasaoushadies acts on the Dosa’s and clears the obstruction, thus correct the condition. According to contemporary science of medicine, due to the action of immunoglobin -E common Nasal complaints such as obstruction, running nose, common cold occur. If proper treatment is not taken in time it proceeds to complications. Rasa Oushadies arrest the condition by improving the immunity and acting directly on Nasal mucosal changes, so the condition get cured earliest. CONCLUSION The present generation is encountering different Nasal disorders and the prevalence of these disorders are increasing in every year. Rasa Aushadis are advised in chronic conditions for the fast cure of the condition. Nasa Rogas are mainly due to Ama formation. Rasaushadi cures it by Amapachana action. At this juncture, Rasa Aushadhi will be an elixir in such conditions to enhance the bio availability and efficacy of the drug, with minimal dosage. Rasa Aushadi due to its action is a boon in treating certain challenging disorders which cannot be delt by other conventional medicaments. Further study on each medications mentioned will support the clinical efficacy of the drugs in better form. REFERENCES 1 Prakash Sathyartha. Rasendrasara Sangraha. Varanasi: Chaukhamba Sanskrit Series. Chapter 1, Verse 4, 2006:p 5. 2 The Ayurvedic Formulatory Of India. Delhi: The Controller Of Publications, Civil Lines, 2011 3 Prakash Sathyartha. Rasendrasara Sangraha, Varanasi: Chaukhamba Sanskrit Series. Chapter 2,Verse 30-32, 2006:p 640. 4 Mishra Siddi Nandan. Bhaisajya Ratnavali. Varanasi: Chaukambha Surbharati Prakashan. Chapter 16, Verse 215- 217, 2015:p 426. 5 Mishra Siddhi Nandan. Bhaisajya Ratnavali. Varanasi: Chaukambha Surbharati Prakashan. Chapter 25, Verse 25-27, Reprint 2012;p 564. 6 Prakash Sathyartha. Rasendrasara Sangraha. Varanasi: Chaukhamba Sanskrit Series. Chapter 2,Verse 1-5, 2006:p 642. 7 Hariprapannaji. Rasa yogasagara. Varanasi: Chaukamba Krishnadas Academy. Verse 923-924, 2005: p 607.

Varnni SPK et al. Utility of Rasa Aushadhi in Nasa Roga ISSN: 2456-3110 REVIEW ARTICLE July-Aug 2021 Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences | July - Aug 2021 | Vol. 6 | Issue 4 207 8 The Ayurvedic Formulatory Of India. Delhi: The Controller Of Publications, Civil Lines, 2011 9 Ms Krishnamurthy. Madhava Chikitsa. Varanasi: Chaukamba Orientalia. Chapter 59, Verse 1, 2017: p 221. ******************************* How to cite this article: Varnni SPK, Sujathamma K. Utility of Rasa Aushadhi in Nasa Roga. J Ayurveda Integr Med Sci 2021;4:204-207. Source of Support: Nil, Conflict of Interest: None declared. Copyright © 2021 The Author(s); Published by Maharshi Charaka Ayurveda Organization, Vijayapur (Regd). This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and perform the work and make derivative works based on it only for non-commercial purposes, provided the original work is properly cited

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