WORLD JOURNAL OF ADVANCE
HEALTHCARE RESEARCH

Bhanupratap Singh Tomar* and Rambabu Meena

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda maintain synchronization of human well being with natural rhythm. The metals and minerals based formulations used from ancient period for various medicinal purposes. These herbo-mineral drugs offer several advantages and wide range of applicability therefore used extensively according to the principle of Rasashastra. This stream reveals spectrum of metallic and organometallic preparations which are being formulated by special processes known as Shodhana and Marana, etc. Bhasma is one such preparation of Ayurveda Rasashastra which is prepared by these all processes called Bhasmikarana. The various procedures involves in the preparation of Bhasma comes under the heading of Bhasmikarana. One critical process involves here is called Puta which play vital role in the success of Bhasmikarana. Placing the substance inside a container and subjecting for heat exposure using various sizes of pits, known as Puta. This step generally performed under specific conditions for a set period to ensure incineration of material. This article explores Ayurveda concept of Puta and its role in Bhasmikarana process.