Rasa Dravya Parichaya- I

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✓ MCQ✓ SAQ✓ LAQ

This topic can be asked as MCQ, SAQ, LAQ.

•Synonyms, minerological identification, sources, types, grahya and agrahyata, doshas, shodhana, marana and other processing techniques, Probable Physico-chemical Changes, importance of temperature while processing , yoga, Research updates of the following Must to know Drugs Parada (mercury) Abhraka (Biotite Mica) Makshika (Chalco-pyrite) Shilajatu(Asphaltum Punjabianum) Gandhaka (Sulfur) Gairika(Red Ochre) Kankshi (Alum) Haratala (Orpiment) Manahshila (Realgar) Kampillaka(Mallotus Philippinensis) Navasadara (Ammonium chloride) Hingula (Red Cinnabar) Swarna (Gold) Rajata (Silver) Tamra (Copper) Loha (Iron) Mandur (rust iron) Vanga (Tin) Naga (Lead) Yashada (Zinc) Mukta (Pearl), Pravala (Coral) Vajra (Diamond) Kaparda (Cowries) Shukti (Oyster Shell) Shankh (Conch Shell) Godanti (Gypsum) Samudraphena (Cattle Fish bone) Kukkutanda twak (Hen’s EggShell) Tankana kshara (Borax)

At the end of this topic the student should be able to… (NCISM Table 3)

Explain classical & Mineralogical identification and Sources of Rasadravyas
Discriminate types, Grahya-Agrahyata and Dosha of Rasadravya
Explain Shodhan and Marana and other processing techniques of the Rasa- Dravya.
Discuss probable physical, chemical changes occuring during process & after Shodhana and Marana of Parada, Haratala, Tamra and Shankha.
Discuss probable physical, chemical changes occuring after Bhavana, Puta & whole process of Bhasma nirmana from Rasadravyas
Enlist Kalpas prepared from these Rasdravyas and therapeutic imortance of that Rasadravya
Develop checklist for identification of genuine rasadravyas AFT- CHR MK K IBL P-PS F&S III

Detailed notes for Rasa Dravya Parichaya- I are being prepared. Meanwhile, revise the syllabus points above and practise the MCQs below.

LAQ Describe Parada – synonyms, Doshas, Ashtasamskara and the importance of Parada Shodhana. (Practice)