IMPACT OF SAMSKARA ON SHANKHA AND TANKANA- AN ANALYTICAL STUDY

Authors

  • ANUROOPA H K

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v4i3.308

Keywords:

Shankha bhasma, Tankana, Aragonite, Borax, Calcite, X-Ray diffraction, particle size, moisture

Abstract

Background: Though Ayurveda is having its unique analytical approach towards drugs, in present, there is
necessity of understanding a drug based on modern technology of analysis too, knowledge of these adopted
technologies helps in better understanding and interpretation of the drug. Aim: The present study is aiming to
find out the physical and chemical changes of the mineral drugs Shankha(conch shell) and Tankana(borax)
after their Samskara(processings). Materials and methods: As per the classical reference, Shankha and
Tankana are processed, Samples before and after processing were subjected to analytical study and
observations were interpreted. Results: Particle size of the Shankha bhasma (ash of conch shell) reduced in
successive putas(incineration). The Bharjana (frying) of Tankana not only reduces the moisture content, also
reduces the particle size lesser than that of Shankha bhasma. The XRD study shows changes in the
crystallinity of minerals and allotropic modification of the same substance though no much changes in their
elemental composition.
Conclusion: The classical processing methods told in Ayurveda will bring about changes in the minerals in its
deeper level making it safe, effective, bio-available, which is proven clinically can be better interpreted by
different analytical methods.

Author Biography

ANUROOPA H K

Lecturer, Department of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya kalpana, Government Ayurveda Medical College, Mysore

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Published

2021-04-16

How to Cite

H K, A. . (2021). IMPACT OF SAMSKARA ON SHANKHA AND TANKANA- AN ANALYTICAL STUDY. Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM), 4(3). https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v4i3.308

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Original Research Article- Experimental Research