|
 Red Ochre or ‘Gairika’ are mentioned in 2 sorts by Sanskrit writers, namely, red and yellow. The red variety called Raktapashana is used in medicine. It is a silicate of alumina coloured with oxide of iron. It is purified by being soaked in milk for 7 hours, and is described as sweetish, astringent, cooling, and useful in ulcers, burns, boils etc. It is rarely used internally except as an ingredient of some of the complex prescriptions containing a large number of mineral drugs, such as the preparation called Jvarakunjara Parindra Rasa, which contains nearly all the mineral substances.
This article is a stub. You can enrich by adding more information to it. Send your Write Up to content@indianetzone.com
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Recently Updated Articles in Ayurveda
|
|
|
| • | Indriyas
Indriyas or the senses of the human body are defined as finely tuned receptors and they are actually the highly accurate transmitters of information to and from the body and environment. Effects of body and mind are really huge on the senses and on the quality of sensory functioning.
| | | • | Ayurvedic Herbs
Ayurvedic herbs are the most vital components of the Ayurvedic system of medicine that help to support the body’s natural functioning and healing. There are hundreds of Ayurvedic herbs used in formulations and preparations for Ayurvedic treatment.
| | | • | Shodhana Therapy
Shodhana Therapy in Ayurveda is a popular way of treating various types of diseases. It is used to eliminate the root cause of any disease. Every type of disease has its own appropriateness and that depends on the patient. Shodhana therapy emphasises on this fact and provides treatment accordingly. Shodhana, an Ayurvedic procedure of removing toxins from the body, consists of five main procedures.
| | | • | Malas in Ayurveda
Mala in Ayurveda constitutes the excretory products of the body whose proper functioning is an essential factor for keeping the body.
| | | • | Tongue Diagnosis in Ayurveda
Tongue diagnosis in Ayurveda reveals various disorders of the body through the keen observation of it various features.
| | |
|
|
|
|
|
