Abstract
Rasashastra is the most ancient method of medicine which comprises use of herbo-mineral preparations, along with the safe use of mercurial preparations. History of Rasashastra traced to be pre- vedic period, Budhhist Sage Nagarjuna (6th- 7th Cent.), was the inventor of Rasashastra. It is also known as “science of mercury†and iatrochemistry of Ayurveda. Rasashastra includes Dehasidhhi and Lohasidhhi, dehasidhhi means the use of metals or minerals for the balance of deha- rejuvenation of the mind- body- spirit, and lohasidhhi means the use of mercury for turning it into gold or higher metal. Rasaaushadhis come under daivichikitsa. Rasaushidhis has merits like instant effectiveness, no particular taste, required in less amount/ dose. Rasadravyas generally classified under four class- Rasa, Uprasa , Dhatu, Updhatu , Ratna, Upratna, Visha, and Upvisha.
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