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Pharmacuetico-analytical & Experimental Study of Dhu-maketu Rasa W.s.r. to Its Antipyretic Activity: a Classical Ayur-vedic Formulation for Fever

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Dhumaketu Rasa is a traditional Ayurvedic formulation used to treat fever. This study aimed to evaluate the pharmaceutical and analytical properties of Dhumaketu Rasa, focusing on its antipyretic activity. The formulation was prepared according to Rasayoga sagara1 and administered to albino rats with artificially induced pyrexia. The results showed that Dhumaketu Rasa exhibited moderate but delayed onset antipyretic activity, especially at higher doses. The analytical study revealed the physical and chemical properties of Dhumaketu Rasa, providing a standard for its characterisation.

Source: International Ayurvedic Medical Journal

DOI: 10.46607/iamj0713042025

Authors: Altaf Karisabu, Prasanna V Savanur, Usha Patil, Shashidhar Jeeru, Ravi Mundugaru

Language: English

Topic: Traditional Chinese Medicine Studies

Subfield: Complementary and alternative medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4411842473

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