Evaluation of market samples of ′Yashada bhasma′ using ′Namburi Phased Spot Test′
Yashada bhasma (Calx of Yashada i.e. Zinc) which has its main indication in Prameha (Diabetes) and Netra vikaras (Eye disorders) was prepared according to the prescription in the Ayurvedic classics and subjected to various bhasma parikshas, including the Namburi Phased Spot Test (NPST), one of the q...
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| description | Yashada bhasma (Calx of Yashada i.e. Zinc) which has its main indication in Prameha (Diabetes) and Netra vikaras (Eye disorders) was prepared according to the prescription in the Ayurvedic classics and subjected to various bhasma parikshas, including the Namburi Phased Spot Test (NPST), one of the qualitative tests described for various Ayurvedic preparations. NPST helps differentiate between, and thus identify, various bhasmas. It depends upon the pattern of the spot, which develops after a specific chemical reaction. Three market samples of Yashada bhasma, which were said to be Parada marita (incinerated using Mercury), were also subjected to the above tests and results compared. The various bhasmas exhibited marked differences in colour, and though NPST yielded desired results for all the samples, there were differences in their spot patterns and colour. The bhasma prepared in our department produced the most accurate results. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-1503a7ac84634099a7e6cae1760476bf2022-12-22T01:07:57ZengElsevierJournal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine0975-94762011-01-0122697110.4103/0975-9476.82524Evaluation of market samples of ′Yashada bhasma′ using ′Namburi Phased Spot Test′Santhosh BhojashettarB T PoornimaP G JadarYashada bhasma (Calx of Yashada i.e. Zinc) which has its main indication in Prameha (Diabetes) and Netra vikaras (Eye disorders) was prepared according to the prescription in the Ayurvedic classics and subjected to various bhasma parikshas, including the Namburi Phased Spot Test (NPST), one of the qualitative tests described for various Ayurvedic preparations. NPST helps differentiate between, and thus identify, various bhasmas. It depends upon the pattern of the spot, which develops after a specific chemical reaction. Three market samples of Yashada bhasma, which were said to be Parada marita (incinerated using Mercury), were also subjected to the above tests and results compared. The various bhasmas exhibited marked differences in colour, and though NPST yielded desired results for all the samples, there were differences in their spot patterns and colour. The bhasma prepared in our department produced the most accurate results.http://www.jaim.in/article.asp?issn=0975-9476;year=2011;volume=2;issue=2;spage=69;epage=71;aulast=BhojashettarNamburi phased spot testYashada bhasma |
| spellingShingle | Santhosh Bhojashettar B T Poornima P G Jadar Evaluation of market samples of ′Yashada bhasma′ using ′Namburi Phased Spot Test′ Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine Namburi phased spot test Yashada bhasma |
| title | Evaluation of market samples of ′Yashada bhasma′ using ′Namburi Phased Spot Test′ |
| title_full | Evaluation of market samples of ′Yashada bhasma′ using ′Namburi Phased Spot Test′ |
| title_fullStr | Evaluation of market samples of ′Yashada bhasma′ using ′Namburi Phased Spot Test′ |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evaluation of market samples of ′Yashada bhasma′ using ′Namburi Phased Spot Test′ |
| title_short | Evaluation of market samples of ′Yashada bhasma′ using ′Namburi Phased Spot Test′ |
| title_sort | evaluation of market samples of yashada bhasma using namburi phased spot test |
| topic | Namburi phased spot test Yashada bhasma |
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