Volume : IV, Issue : III, March - 2015

Bhasmas–Nanomedicines of Ancient Times

Dr Sanjay Sharma, Rama Sharma

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Bhasmas are nano–medicine of ancient times that has been used to treat a variety of diseases, the basis for these bhasma medications are metals or gems. Bhasmas are used since seventh century, it was only assumed that these medicines have superior level of efficacy in comparison to other ayurvedic dosage forms. "Now, studies have also established that manufacturing methods of Bhasma are in tune of nanotechnology. All ‘Bhasmas‘ have some common properties like immuno–modulation and anti–aging quality and ability of drug carry and targeted drug delivery. These are prescribed in very minute dose (15 to 250 mg/day) and if prepared properly they are readily absorbable, adaptable and assimilate in the body without being toxic. There are silver nanoparticles , Gold Bhasma,Diamond Bhasma, Rajat Bhasma and other Bhasma Medicines available in Ayurvedic Science these are similar to Gold nanoparticles and Carbon nanoparticles

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Dr Sanjay Sharma, Rama Sharma Bhasmas-Nanomedicines of Ancient Times International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol : 4, Issue : 3 March 2015

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