CRITICAL REVIEW OF UNMADGAJAKESARI RASA A HERBOMINERAL FORMULATION

Abstract

Unmadgajakesari Rasa (UGK) is a well-known herbo-mineral formulation indicated in all kinds of Unmad and Apasmar. In different classics UGK has been present with different composition. Aims and Objectives: In current attempt all references were compiled and studied in terms of their composition, method of preparation, dose, adjuvant and indications and contribution of various texts regarding these formulations. Materials and Methods: References of UGK were collected from various available classical texts, some dissertations, and articles from various journals were also reviewed in this attempt. Conclusion: UGK is first time mentioned in Rasa Sanket Kalika of 15th century AD. Unmadgajakesari Rasa Prathama, Unmadgajakesari Rasa Dwiteeya, Unmadgajakesari Rasa Tritiyaya are different names given to it. In all these formulations the ingredients Parad (Mercury) and Gandhak (Sulphur) remains the same, but some variations are seen in other ingredients and method of preparation. In all references kharaliya (trituration) method is applied but in one reference puta is applied.