A REVIEW STUDY OF SAPTAMRITA LOHA FOR NETRAROGA

The Indian system of medicine is the first medical system in the world to have attained the status of complete “Science of life” about 5000 years ago. Rasa Shastra is an important branch of Ayurveda, which is pioneered by Nagarjuna. This Shastra isrelated to metals and minerals. Lauhakalpana are preparations of Lauha Bhasma as main ingredient added to other drugs. Among all the metals, Lauha (Iron) is the most extensively used because of its rich availability and economy. Rasavagbhata explains that among all the Aushadhi Kalpas Louhakalpana is said to be the best one. Among all Louhakalpana Saptaamrita is an important Louhakalpana. Saptaamrita Lauha contains equal part of Yastimadhu (Glycyrrhiza Glabra Linn), Triphala -Amalaki (Phyllanthus emblica), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula retz), Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica) and Lauha Bhasma.