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Review Article

REVIEW ON FORMULATIONS OF RASAKARPURA

(MERCURIAL SALT)

Neky Mehta1*, Galib2, Patgiri BJ3, Prajapati PK4

1. Lecturer, BAMS Foreigner’s Course, Dept. of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, Shree Gulabkunvarba
Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India.
2. Assistant Professor, Dept. of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, Institute for Post Graduate Teaching &
Research in Ayurveda, Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India.
3. Associate Professor, Dept. of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, Institute for Post Graduate Teaching &
Research in Ayurveda, Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India.
4. Professor & Head, Dept. of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, Institute for Post Graduate Teaching &
Research in Ayurveda, Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India.

Received: 15-02-2013; Revised: 02-03-2013; Accepted: 06-03-2013

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Abstract

Rasakarpura, the mercurial preparation is chemically found chloride salt of mercury associate with trace
elements. Many formulations are available in Rasa classics in which Rasakarpura is used as an ingredient, but
they are scattered in different classics. Here an attempt has been made to compile the formulations of
Rasakarpura in context of different methods of preparations, therapeutic indications, dose, anupana (vehicles)
and percentage of Rasakarpura etc. Total 77 formulations are found during the study. By this effort
formulations of Rasakarpura can be found collectively and could be used widely to get better efficacy to cure
the many diseases.

Key words: Rasakarpura; Kharaliya; Kupipakva; Pottali Rasayana; Avaleha; Vilayana.

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*Address for correspondence:

Dr. Neky Mehta, MD., Ph.D. (Ayu)
Lecturer, BAMS Foreigner’s Course,
Dept. of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana,
Shree Gulabkunvarba Ayurved Mahavidyalaya,
Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India – 361 008.
E-mail: nekymehta@rediffmail.com

Cite This Article

Neky Mehta, Galib, Patgiri BJ, Prajapati PK. Review on formulations of Rasakarpura
(Mercurial salt). Ayurpharm Int J Ayur Alli Sci. 2013;2(3):69-76.

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INTRODUCTION avam Siddha Prayoga Sangraha, Vasavrajiya,

Rasakamadhenu, Yogatarangini, Vaidhya
Ayurveda is considered as Upaveda of Rahasya, Yoga Chintamani, Sidhabhaishajya
Atharvaveda,[1] which deals with the science Manimalla, Siddha Yoga Sangraha and
of life. On virtue of its Holistic approach and Ayurvedic Formulary of India. Present study
its unparalleled fundamentals, Ayurveda covers the formulation’s name, percentage of
serves humanity by prolonging the life span, Rasakarpura, therapeutic dose, anupana
maintaining positive health and indeed curing (vehicle) and therapeutic use of the
diseases.[2] To achieve these goals substances formulations.
of different origin, after exposure to unique
pharmaceutical processing, are used as RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
medicine. One such drug is Rasakarpura
which is used separately as well as an Rasakarpura is a mercurial salt, unlike the
ingredient in preparing other formulations. other member of its periodic group (II B),
mercury forms two series of compounds i.e.
The word Rasakarpura comprises ‘Rasa’ and the mercuric compound and mercurous
‘Karpura’. Rasa indicate Parada and Karpura compound.[5] The Rasakarpura is opinioned as
indicate a substance which is white in colour. mercuric chloride, mercurous chloride and
Rasakarpura is a white colored mercurial mixture of mercuric chloride and mercurous
product prepared by Kupipakva method.[3] chloride along with other trace elements. [6]
Recent researches also showed that
Rasakarpura is indicated to cure diseases like Rasakarpura is a combination of mercuric
Krimivisha (worms), Vranasrava (discharge chloride and mercurous chloride if prepared
from wound), Pravahika (cholera), Phiranga by traditional method[7] and 98% mercuric
(syphilis), Twakroga (skin diseases), Aruchi chloride if prepared by Rasa Tarangini
(tastelessness), Upadansha (gonorrhoea), method.[8] Rasakarpura is enlisted as
Raktadosha (diseases of vitiated blood), poisonous substance under the Ayurvedic and
Atisara (diarrhoea), Pama (papillae) and Unani system of medicine in Schedule E1 of
Mandala (one type of skin disorder). [4] Drug and Cosmetic Act 1940 and Rule
1945.[9]
Rasakarpura is also used as an ingredient in
various formulations and are prepared by Total 77 formulations were found in various
different methods like Kharaliya Rasayana, classical texts, in which Rasakarpura is one of
Kupipakwa rasayana, Vilayana, Bhasma (Puta the ingredients. Among these formulations 44,
method), Lepa, Pottali, Avaleha, Snehapaka 12, 7, 5, 4, 3, 1 and 1 are prepared through
etc. But the formulations are found scattered Kharaliya (Table 1 & 2), Kupipakwa (Table
in classics. So, present study was planned to 3), Vilayana (Table 4), Puta / Bhasma (Table
review on various formulations and their 5), Lepa process (Table 6), Pottali (Table 7),
method of preparation in which Rasakarpura is Avaleha process (Table 8) and Sneha Kalpana
used as ingredient. method (Table 9) respectively.

MATERIAL AND METHODS Maximum 100% of Rasakarpura in 3

formulations were found in different texts in
Review on formulations of Rasakarpura was the name of Karpuradi Vati-1, Upadanshhara
under taken from different Rasa classic like Panchak and Upadanshadi Lepa. These
Rasa Yoga Sagar, Bharat Bhaishajya compositions are indicated to treat the diseases
Ratnakar, Rasa Tarangini, Rasa Tantra Sara Upadansha.

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Table 1: Formulations of Rasakarpura prepared with Kharaliya Rasayana method

No. Name Of formulation Percentage of Dose Anupana Use
with reference Rasakarpura (%)
1 Karpuradi Vati - 1[10] 100.00 1/14 Part Sarkara (sugar Upadansha
candy)
2 Upadanshhara 100.00 1-4 Masha Lavanga Upadansha
Panchak[11]
3 Karpuradi Vati-3[12] 80.00 1 Chanaka - Upadansha
4 Rasakarpura Yoga[13] 50.00 4 Ratti Tambula Phiranga
5 Rasakarpura Vati[14] 50.00 1 Marich Stanya, Madhu Prameha, Vataroga, Balaroga
6 Rasakarpura Gutika[15] 50.00 1 Badariphal - Upadansha
7 Phirangshamani Vati- 33.33 857 mg Jala Phiranga
1[16]
8 Poora Vati[17] 33.33 1 Masura - Stanyavardhaka
9 Karpuradi Vati-2[18] 33.33 - Nagavalli Patra Upadansha
10 Tripurrajmadan 33.33 1 Marich - Virya stambhaka
Rasa[19]
11 Mehagajankush 32.00 1 Ratti Eranda Taila Prameha
Rasa[20]
12 Phirangari Rasa-1[21] 25.00 1 Badara Jala Phiranga
13 Shukrastamkari 25.00 1 Udada - Shukra stambhana, Balya,
Vati[22] Mansa vardhak

14 Amrutsajeevan 25.00 1 Mudga Purana Guda, Mahasannipat Dosha,

Rasa[23] Draksha phal, Prameha, Granthi,
Madhu Upadansha, Parshava Shoola,
Vankshana Granthi
15 Chanda Marutam 25.00 1 Tandula - Sannipata
Rasa[24]
16 Dev kusumadi 20.00 - - Phiranga
Gutika[25]
17 Karpura Rasa-10[26] 20.00 4 Masha Ghee, Madhu Upadansha
18 Akkalkarayadi 19.04 4 Masha Kadali Upadansha
Churna[27]
19 Pramehhharirsa-3[28] 16.67 1 Chanaka Sarkara Upadansha, Prameha
20 Rasakarpura Gutika[29] 16.67 1 Ratti Navaneeta Phiranga

88.39% of Rasakarpura was found in one amount. It is found in between 1.79% to

formulation i.e. Rasa Garbha Pottali – 2. It is 0.0005%.
prepared by using Pottali method.
Percentage of Rasakarpura was calculated in
80% of Rasakarpura was found in two comparison to other ingredients in which
formulations i.e. Karpuradi Vati-3 and bhavana dravya are not considered. For the
Bhandya Rasa. In Karpuradi Vati, pharmaceutical methods like Vilayana,
Rasakarpura and Maricha- only two Snehapaka and Lepa, quantity of base like
ingredients are found. The Bhandya Rasa is water, taila used were considered to calculate
prepared through Bhasma/Puta method and the percentage of Rasakarpura, because in
Hingula is another ingredient of this these types of procedures the base used are
formulation. much in quantity on comparison. The
percentage which is calculated is based on raw
In Vilayana (lotion) type of seven material taken and may vary when the final
formulations, Rasakarpura is used in very less product is considered.
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Table 2: Formulations of Rasakarpura prepared with Kharaliya Rasayana method

No. Name of formulation % of Dose Anupana Use
with reference Rasakarpura
1 Kesharadi Vati-1[30] 14.28 3 Ratti Navaneeta, Upadansha, Agnimandya,
(375mg) Anantmoola Bhagandara, Raktavikara
2 Kesharadi Vati-2[31] 14.28 3 Ratti Navaneeta Upadansha
3 Gorochan Vati-1[32] 13.16 1 Mudga Madhu, Stanya Sannipatroga, Agnimandya,
Shitadhikya
4 Pramehharirasa-4[33] 12.30 3 Ratti Sarkara, Ghee, Upadansha, Phiranga
Nagavalli Patra
5 Phirangari Rasa-2[34] 11.11 1 Kola - Phiranga
6 Indravarani Rasa[35] 11.11 1 Mudga - Pakshaghata, Prameha,
Sandhivata, Jwara,
Upadansha, Parshvashoola,
Aptanaka
7 Ramaban Rasa-7[36] 9.09 1 Ratti - Visham Jwara, Daruna Jwara
8 Gorochan Vati -2[37] 9.09 1 Ratti Stanya Kantha – kubja prabhuta
Sannipata, Shleshma Jwara,
Shita Jwara, Sannipata
Dosha, Dhanurvata,
Sarvanga Shoola
9 Upadanshkeshari 8.33 1 Chanaka Dadhi Upadansha
Rasa-2[38]
10 Hinguladi Vati-1[39] 6.67 1 Marich Ushnodaka Sarvajwara
11 Pushpamanimatra 6.40 Atrishtabeej Sarkara, Trikatu Mehadi Jwara,
Rasa[40] Shitavatavyadhi
12 Udaybhaskar Rasa[41] 6.25 - - Upadansha
13 Lohyadi Yoga[42] 6.25 1 Tank Ghrit, Madhu Shukra stambhana
14 Trikatu Gutika[43] 6.25 1 Gunja Bhunimba, Jambira, Sarva Jwara, Visha
Bhringaraj, Amalaki Upavisha, Swayathu, Pandu,
Kwatha, Mahisa Kamala, Vatapitaj
Dadhi, Bhrista Mehapidika, Sarvanga
Jiraka, Madhu, shoola, Atisara, Gulma,
Amla Dadimaphala Garbhavata, Pitashool,
Rasa Vamana, Arochaka, Bhrama
15 Astadasha Kalarasa[44] 6.25 ½ Ratti - Sannipata Kustha, Vata
Shleshma Jwara
16 Vranantaka Rasa[45] 6.25 Arista Beej Goghrita Vrana
17 Phirangkuthar Rasa- 6.25 1 Tola Dadhi Phiranga
1[46]
18 Ling Maheshwer 4.76 2 Ratti Dugdh Upadansha, Vrana,
Rasa[47] Gandamala, Bhagandara

19 Kasturika Vati-1[48] 4.46 1 Mudga Stanya Sarvabalrog, Tarun Jwara

20 Karpura Rasa-6[49] 4.16 3 Ratti Sarkara, Ushaondak Upadansha, Sandhivata
21 Karpuradi Vati[50] 2.23 2 Ratti Madhu Grahani, Raktatisara,
Shoolyukta Amatisara,
Sannipatik Atisara,

22 Mrit Sanjivani Vati- 2.08 1 Ratti Madhu Raktatisara, Grahani,

4[51] Amatisar
23 Rasakarpura 2.04 1 Ratti - For Internal Use
Churna[52]
24 Bhutaghna 0.90 6 Ratti (Ext - Krimiroga
Chakrika[53] Use)

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Table 3: Formulations of Rasakarpura prepared with Kupipakva Rasayana method

No. Name Percentage of Anupana Use
Rasakarpura (%)
1 Asthamurthi 40.91 Adraka Upadansha, Parivartita, Jwara, Kashaykhanja,
Rasa[54] Swarasa, Aptanaka, Aptantranka, Sanyas, Vishama
Madhu Jwara, Bhutonmada, Apasmara, Mutraghata
2 Mallasindura[55] 32.14 Adraka Swarasa, Tamkaswasa, Vata Kapha Roga, Phiranga.
Madhu
3 Daradsindur 32.14 - Vataroga, Sannipatroga, Upadansha
Rasa[56]
4 Vyadhiharana 25.00 Ghee, Phiranga, Upadansha, Balya
Rasa-2[57] Madhu,
Nagavalli Patra
5 Panchsuta Rasa[58] 25.00 Madhu, Shwasa, Kasa, Amashoola, Vatavikara,
Adraka, Phupphus Avarana. Sotha
Tulsi,
Bibhitaki,
Vasa,
Mishri
6 Badddha darada- 25.00 Madhu Sarva Vata Vyadhi, Savikara Jwara
3[59]
7 Mallasindura-2[60] 22.22 Ghee, Madhu, Upadansha, Pakshaghata, Kustha,
Adraka Swarasa Raktavikara, Phiranga
8 Baddha talakam[61] 22.22 Madhu, Trikatu Sadosha Jwara, Shwasa, Kasa Kshaya

9 Tripurabhairav 21.74 Ghee Upadansha, Raktavikara, Nadivrana,

Rasa[62] Kanthmala, Pakshaghata, Sandhivata,
Netraroga, Asthigatvrana,
10 Vyadhiharana 16.67 Ghee, Phiranga, Sandhivata, Kustha, Nadivrana,
Rasa-1[63] Madhu Nasavrana
11 Amir Rasa[64] 12.50 Draksha Granthivata, Upadansha
12 Baddha 9.09 Stanya, Chitraka Sakala Roga, Agyat Moola Baddha Roga
Maharasa[65] moola Swarasa

Table 4: Formulations of Rasakarpura prepared with Vilayana method

No. Name Percentage Of Dose Anupana Use
Rasakarpura (%)
1 Siktha 1.79 4 Bindu Or Jala, Swayathu, Kara - Pada Sotha
Dravakam[66] Tandula Pramana Madhu
2 Rasakarpura 0.60 30-60 Drops - For Internal Use
Drava[67]
3 Rasakarpura 0.1 Q.S. - Phirangaja Vrana, Navina dusta
Drava[68] Vrana, Anga prakshanlana
4 Rasakarpura 0.05 Q.S. - Chirakalin Vrana
Drava[68]
5 Rasakarpura 0.02 Q.S. - Yoni-Garbhashaya Netra
Drava[68] prakshalana
6 Rasakarpura 0.0005 Q.S. - Phirangaja Vrana, Puyayukta
Drava 1[69] Vrana, Samkramaka Vishahara
7 Rasakarpura 0.0005 Q.S. - Phirangaja Vrana, Puyayukta
Drava 2[69] Vrana, Samkramaka Vishahara

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Table 5: Formulations of Rasakarpura prepared with Puta / Bhasma method

No. Name Percentage Of Dose Anupana Use
Rasakarpura
(%)
1 Bhandya 80.00 2 Ratti Nimbu Rasa Upadansha, Vatarakta
Rasa[70]
2 Maha 50.00 - - Sakala Roga Nasayadi
Lavana
Kshara[71]
3 Rudra Pratap 25.00 1 Tandula, Madhu, Stanya, Anda, Meha Vyadhi, Balanam Garbha
Rasa[72] Mudga for Taila, Haridra, Navaneeta, Vyadhi, Upadansha, Bahumutra,
children Talaguda, Sarkara, Trikatu, Hridashoola, Sharira
Yastimadhu, Triphala Ushnadhikya, Sarvanga Shoola,
Kwatha, Bilvadi Leha Chitah Vibhrama, Arsha, Pitaja
Pandu
4 Suta 16..67 ¼ Ratti Navaneeta Kukkura Kasa, Pitt a -Vayu
Sindoora[73] Vankshana Granthi, Dosha Jwara

5 Tarunarka 8.33 - - Sannipata

Rasa[74]

Table 6: Formulations of Rasakarpura prepared with Lepa Kalpana method

No. Name Percentage of Rasakarpura Dose Use
(%)
1 Upadanshadi Lepa[75] 100.00 6 Upadansha
Masha
2 Gulabi Malahara[76] 34.50 Q.S. Dadru, Pama, Agnidagdha,, Arsha
3 Hingulamrit 1.45 Q.S. Vrana Shodhana, Vrana Ropana, Nadi Vrana,
Malahara[77] Bhagandara
4 Sinduradi Lepa[78] 0.79 - Vicharchika, Vipadika, Vrana, Kandu,
Upadansha vrana

Table 7: Formulations of Rasakarpura prepared with Pottali method

No. Name Percentage of Dose Anupana Use
Rasakarpura (%)
1 Rasa Garbha 88.39 1-2 Roganusara Upadansha, Sarvaroga,
Pottali -2[79] Tandul Vajikara, Vrushya
2 Hiraya Garbha 76.20 1 Ratti - Sarvaroga
Pottali[80]
3 Rasa Garbha 31.60 1-2 Dugdh, Kanaka Vajikara, Sarvaroga
Pottali-4[81] Tandul Swarasa

Table 8: Formulations of Rasakarpura prepared with Avaleha method

No. Name Percentage of Dose Anupana Use
Rasakarpura (%)
1 Bhallatak 4.76 1 - Kustha, Shoola, Vankshana Granthi, Gulma,
Leha[82] Badariphala Mehashoola, Swet-Pitta-Rakta adi Roga
(discoloration)

Table 9: Formulation of Rasakarpura prepared with Sneha Kalpana method

No. Name Percentage of Rasakarpura Duration Of Heat Use
(%) (Hr)
1 Chaturvidh vandhtyahar Taila[83] (Rasa 0.0007 Till snehapaka Vandhyatva
Yoga Sagar-2) lakshana
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