Kankshi- an overview

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Journal name: International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Original article title: Kankshi- an overview
The International Ayurvedic Medical Journal (IAMJ) is a peer-reviewed scientific publication dedicated to Ayurveda. It aims to integrate Ayurvedic concepts with modern scientific understanding, offering a comprehensive source of validated knowledge for both the modern Ayurvedic community and the broader medical fraternity.

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A. Laxmikanthi
K. Sreehari


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Year: 2022

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Ayurveda, the traditional system of Indian Medicine has enriched the historical background and is one of the great living traditions. The use of processed metals, minerals, and processed herbs as a medicament has been an integral part of Ayurvedic practice. Rasashastra is an ancient science of pharmaceuticals that deals with specific procedures and techniques like Shodhana (purification), Marana (incineration), and Satva Patana (extraction of the essence) which converts the metals and minerals into safe and acceptable forms. In Rasashastra , one important classification is given as Maharasa, Uparasa, and Sadharana rasa where the drugs are classified into various groups. Among the Uparasa group, Kankshi is the third mineral drug. In this article, Kankshi is reviewed for its physicochemical properties, shodhana, and its medicinal properties. Keywords: Kankshi , Properties, Shodhana, Marana, Satva Patana, Amayika prayoga

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