World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

A CRITICAL REVIEW OF VATSANABHA SHODHANA FROM A MODERN PERSPECTIVE

Shehraz Pasha* and Surekha S. Medikeri

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda which aims at eradication and prevention of disease, has placed Dravya at the second prime important place in Chikitsa Chatushpada. The dravya should possess properties like sampanam(richwith therapeutic values) and yogyam(suitable to include in formulation), for which it should undergo certain samskaras like shodhana etc. Visha dravyas, despite their undesirable properties also possess beneficial properties such as vyavayi(rapid spreading) and vikasi(channel opening effects) making them act faster than other herbs or medicines. Sodhana is a process that eliminates impurities from metals, minerals, poisonous herbs (vishaoushadhis), while also modifying and altering their properties to enhance their therapeutic potential. Vatsanbha(Aconitum Ferox) is a key ingredient in many Ayurvedic formulations. However, its toxic nature necessitates purification through Shodhana. This article provides a crticial review of toxic symptoms associated with vatsanabha, purificatory procedures used to reduce or neutralize its toxic principles and the transformations it undergoes during and after the sodhana process.

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