General Standardization Techniques of Bhasma – A Review

Abstract

Rasa-Shastra is the branch of Ayurveda which deals in detailed description of metallic, non metallic substances, products of animal origin to transform into dosage forms. These forms have qualities of palatability, non-toxicity, assimilation, adaptability etc. in the body. These methods were well known in Indian subcontinent since 7th century A.D in Indian systems of medicine. The unique ayurvedic herbo-mineral preparations are widely used for the treatment of a variety of chronic ailments. These dosage forms are generally in the form of parpati, rasayoga, sindoora, pishti etc. The adaptability of these dosage forms and methods are generally questioned by contemporary science due to lack of parallel standard protocols.

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