Abstract

Yashada-Bhasma is the calyx obtained by processing raw Yashada (Zinc). Its medicinal properties have been well identified centuries ago and have been used for the benefit of mankind. Even today, Yashada-Bhasma stands as a promising medicine for several ailments and is being manufactured by several pharmaceutical companies. In order to bring about standardized quality assessment of such a widely used medicine, an effort has been made to analyze five market samples of Yashada-Bhasma through traditional methods of Bhasma-pareeksha and contemporary methods including Namburi Phased Spot Test (NPST). The study intends to stand helpful for similar analysis of Bhasmas to bring about a standardized method of qualitative assessment.

Keywords: Yashada; Yashada-Bhasma; Bhasma; NPST; Namburi Phased Spot Test; Bhasma Pareeksha