• Dr. Asha Khare
• Dr. Durgesh Ashatkar

Background Rasashastra, also known as Rasa or Parada, is said to have divine origins in ancient literature. In Rasa literature, the significance of Parada is stated for Rasa Chikitsa. Since the process of Shodhana is given more weight in Rasashastra, a variety of purifying techniques, including Parada, are outlined for each metal and mineral. In Rasashastra, "Shodhana" is a Sanskara (process or technique) that fundamentally brings forth alterations or alteration in qualities along with elimination of impurities from the metal or mineral. Shodhana has the literary sense of purifying. The current work focuses on purifying Parada, which was described in the classics and has medicinal potential. Aim & Objectives of Study Mercury was purified using traditional methods in accordance with the Rasa Tarangini reference, and its organoleptic characteristics were noticed. Methodology For Shodhana of Parada, there are several references written by various writers accessible in Ayurveda. Mercury was triturated in a stone mortar for 40 hours with an equivalent amount of Sudha Churna (limestone) for the current study. It was then continually triturated for an additional eight hours with Lashuna Kalka and Saindhava. Throughout the operation, specific observations and organoleptic characteristics were recorded. Observation & Result- Because the components are readily available, this approach was chosen. The total amount of mercury taken was 450g, of which 408g came from Parada acquired from Sudha Churna, and 350g came from Lashuna Kalka. With the use of this Shodhana (purification) technique, mercury may be made powerful therapeutically by being purified and employed in a variety of pharmaceutical procedures and formulations.

Parada, Purification, Shodhana, Sanskara etc.

"A CRITICAL STUDY ON PARAD SHODHANA BY TRADITIONAL METHOD IN RASA SHASTRA ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 12, page no.f803-f809, December-2022, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2212600.pdf

"A CRITICAL STUDY ON PARAD SHODHANA BY TRADITIONAL METHOD IN RASA SHASTRA ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 12, page no. ppf803-f809, December-2022, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2212600.pdf