Critical review of Tankana according to ancient and modern aspect
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Tankana, Borax, AyurvedaAbstract
Rasashastra is a valuable stream that deals with the study of various procedures and the therapeutic utility of mercury, metals, minerals & other such drugs. Tankana is an important drug that is described in Rasashastra having its reference in early classical texts of Ayurveda. Rasashastra comprised the study of raw material, identification, various procedures & therapeutic utility of mercury, metals, minerals & other such drugs. Formulations of Rasashastra have become more popular due to its efficacy, potent results in less quantity. So it is mandatory to preserve the standardization of the raw drug to assess parameters for identity, purity, quality & efficacy of the final formulation. Tankana has a unique role and has been kept under kshara(alkali) varga, describing ksharshresta. Chemically, it is sodium biborate. It is then purified to get Tankana. Borax contains Sodium and boron. Boron is an essential element for dietary intake for human beings. Tankana has great therapeutic uses as a potent expectorant, anti-inflammatory, digestive, diuretic, antimicrobial and is well known as an antidote for Aconite ferox. This is primary try to present study on the critical review & therapeutic value of Tankana.
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