Critical review on Druti Kalpana (liquification technics) of Rasadravyas explained in different texts of Rasashastra

Authors

  • Prasanna Mathad Parul Institute of Ayurved and Research,Parul University
  • K Manjunath Parul Institute of Ayurved and Research,Parul University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v13i7.1623

Keywords:

Ancient alchemy, nanosuspension, molten state, liquification

Abstract

Rasashastra is a branch of science which deals with the detail study of metals and minerals along with their formulations, among these formulations the Acharyas has mentioned Bhasma, pisti, pottali, kupipakwa kalpana etc. Among them Drutis occupies as an important formulation. Druti is a basic principle of Rasashastra and remain as an important pharmaceutical process. There are various dosage forms like Churna, Guti, Vati, Kwatha, Bhasma, Pottali, Sindura etc described in the classics of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana. Druti is one of the main yet neglected dosage form of Ayurveda pharmaceutics mentioned in the Rasashastra classics. Druti is mentioned in some classics like Rasaratna Samuchhaya, Rasa Prakasha Sudhakara, Ayurveda Prakasha, Rasa marthanda etc; but detailed procedure for all the Drutis are not found. Ratnadruti is also not vividly explained in the classics. Druti is employed for both Dehasiddhi and Lohasiddhi. It is also said that Druti preparation is difficult without the grace of lord shiva. This article is aimed at discussing some of the concepts of Druti kalpana and an attempt has been made to approach the concept through reviews from various Ayurvedic classical texts, published articles and other sources.

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2025-08-23

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Mathad, P., & Manjunath, K. (2025). Critical review on Druti Kalpana (liquification technics) of Rasadravyas explained in different texts of Rasashastra. Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM), 13(7), 28-36. https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v13i7.1623

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Vol. 13 No. 7 (2025): Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM)

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