Abstract of published research articles in Ayurveda
AYU Vol. 30 Issue No. 2 (April-June 2009)
Id.No.30216
Makshika in
Ancient Literature
*
SudhaldevMohapatra **
RameshKumar Gupta***
C. B. Jha
Faculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras
Hindu University, Varanasi
Abstract:
Makshika is one of the materials used since long, having
therapeutic importance. Since the samhita period till the modern
era of science and technology makshika has occupied an important
position in Ayurvedic system of healing.It’s a mineral of Copper, Iron and Sulphur. Therapeutic
description of makshika is found in the literatures of samhita
period but its detailed pharmaceutical description is found in
the literatures of 7th
Cent. AD and onwards. Bearing in mind, its high therapeutic
ability many research works are going on in different leading
academic institutions and reputed pharmaceutical sectors. In
this current review article it is tried to highlight the
makshika in ancient literatures and current researches, which
will help the research workers in great extent.
*
Ph. D. Scholar, Dept. of Rasa Shastra. Email :
dr_sudhal@rediffmail.com **
Ph. D. Scholar, Dept. of Rasa Shastra ***
Professor, Dept. of Rasa Shastra
