EVALUATION OF HERBO MINERAL FORMULATIONS (BHASMA): AN OVERVIEW

Abstract

The holistic eternal healing science has achieved worldwide recognition because of remarkable efficiency in curing chronic and degenerative diseases with a few side effects. Bhasmas are Ayurvedic herbomineral formulation prepared from herbs, minerals and metals by calcinations process. Nano particles natures of bhasma make them unique and are wildly recommended to treat chronic diseases in most efficient ways. Nano particulate nature and chemical characterization of bhasma can be estimated by using analytical instruments like X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS), Thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA), Scanning electron microscope (SEM), Atomic force microscope (AFM). In this review an attempt is made to gather the physical chemical and biological evaluation methods for bhasma and to develop a systematic approach for the quality control parameters of bhasma and thus make them more appreciable by the world.