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To examine the classical principles and therapeutic necessity of preparatory bodily purification (Sharira Shodhana and Kshetri Karana) before the administration of herbo-mineral drugs in Rasashastra.

August 16, 2026Open Access

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To examine the classical principles and therapeutic necessity of preparatory bodily purification (Sharira Shodhana and Kshetri Karana) before the administration of herbo-mineral drugs in Rasashastra.
Reviewed classical Ayurvedic pharmacology literature regarding the processing and internal administration of mineral, metallic, and poisonous therapeutic agents.
Identified key therapeutic advantages of herbo-mineral preparations (Rasaushadhi), including low required dosage, palatability, and rapid onset of therapeutic action.
Identified Kshetri Karana (preparatory body purification) as a mandatory classical prerequisite before administering processed mercury (Samskrita Parada) to achieve disease eradication (Dehavada).

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Conceptual review describes purificatory procedures prior to mineral drug administration in Ayurvedic alchemy, highlighting the role of Kshetri Karana in optimizing therapy.

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Edayath* et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Conceptual review describes purificatory procedures prior to mineral drug administration in Ayurvedic alchemy, highlighting the role of Kshetri Karana in optimizing therapy.

Concept of Sharira Shodhana in Rasashastra

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