Pharmaceutical and Therapeutic Insights from Rasamaṃjūṣā: An Analytical Review of Formulation Practices in Rasaśāstra and Ãyurveda

A bstract Rasamaṃjūshā is a valuable Ãyurvedic text that presents a well-arranged collection of Ãyurvedic formulations, including herbal medicines, herbo-mineral combinations, and Anubhūta yoga , which are time-tested formulations based on practical experience. This review article provides disease-specific treatments and manufacturing methods, particularly emphasizing the purification ( Śodhana— purifying process) and incineration ( Māraṇa— process of making bhasma) of minerals, poisons, and metals. This article aimed to analyze the formulations given in Rasamaṃjūṣā and present a structured understanding for practitioners and medicine manufacturers. It also examines which formulation types, like Cūrṇa (powder) , Kvātha (decoction), or Gulikā (tablet), are used more in different diseases and how the author has balanced herbal and herbo-mineral preparations. The study was mainly based on the Hindī edition published by the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences, translated by Ãcārya Tārācāṃda Śarmā. A qualitative thematic analytical review of the formulations described in Rasamaṃjūṣā was conducted to understand their pharmaceutical importance and practical value. The analysis revealed a predominance of Gutikā (tablet) and Cūrṇa (powder) forms, with herbo-mineral formulations being used more frequently in the initial parts of the disease-specific chapters. Herbal preparations were generally placed toward the end, indicating a structured therapeutic approach based on disease severity. Rather than innovating new formulations, the text consolidates time-tested Ãyurvedic formulations from earlier classics, offering a well-organized reference for practitioners. While he often modified the preparation methods, he did not mention the exact source of each formula. The book also suggests replacing unavailable medicines with locally available alternatives, showing the author’s practical mindset. Without introducing entirely new formulations, Rasamaṃjūṣā serves as a useful handbook for both clinicians and medicine manufacturers, offering ready-to-use formulas with clear preparation techniques. This article hopes to guide future researchers, practitioners, and pharmacy experts on how to use this book effectively for practice and pharmaceutical development. Future research can explore the evolution of these formulations and their transition from classical Ãyurvedic concepts to modern pharmaceutical practices.