Concept of Sodhana in #Ayurveda not only covers the process of purification/detoxifcation of physical as well as chemical impurities but also covers the minimization of side effects and improving the potency/therapeutic efficacy of the purified #drugs.
The detoxification or purification process of any toxic material used for medicinal purposes is termed as “
Sodhana”. In #Ayurveda, Sodhana is in practice since the times of Caraka Saṃhitā, but its use expanded with the development of Rasasastra since 8th century CE.
#History
Sodhana”. In #Ayurveda, Sodhana is in practice since the times of Caraka Saṃhitā, but its use expanded with the development of Rasasastra since 8th century CE.
#History
Sodhana process is specially designed for the drugs from mineral origin; however, it is recommended for all kinds of drugs to remove their dosas (impurities or toxic content).
#Health #Ayurveda
#Health #Ayurveda
In the purification process of Dhattūra, seeds are soaked in freshly collected Gomūtra and kept aside for 12h. After washing, the seeds are transferred to the dolā yantra for svedana for 3h. The seeds are again washed with lukewarm water, dried and the seeds testa are removed.
Reduction in total alkaloid content and increase in total protein content of seed were observed after Śodhana.
As Dhattūra seeds are highly toxic due to the alkaloids. Sodhana of Dhattūra by means of which the toxic effects are removed
#Ayurveda #History #ancientart
As Dhattūra seeds are highly toxic due to the alkaloids. Sodhana of Dhattūra by means of which the toxic effects are removed
#Ayurveda #History #ancientart
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