AYURVEDA AND RASASHASTRA
29 MAY 2025, Thursday Rasashastra is a branch of Ayurveda dealing with pharmaceuticals prepared using combination of mercury, metals, minerals and herbs These medicines are processed with tedious techniques requiring dedication This science provides medicines that are quick in action and are hence used to treat critical conditions. These drugs should only be taken under a ayurvedic doctor’s supervision and proper recommended diet and lifestyle should be followed. Ayurvedic medications have side effects when used without a certified ayurvedic doctor’s prescription These medicines are potent and have a minute dose and specipic anupana which is herbal powder or decoction that needs to be taken with the rasa medicines. -Vaidya Priyanka Danwer