RASAMED
RASAMED
RASAMED is a searchable Ayurvedic Rasashastra database derived from the classical text Rasa Tarangini. The platform contains more than one thousand Amayika Prayogas involving over eighty medicinal ingredients and therapeutic indications. Researchers, clinicians, academicians and students can explore Rasaushadhis, therapeutic uses, routes of administration and formulation information through a structured digital repository.
Search Rasaushadhies using ingredients or therapeutic use.
Ingredients
Amayika Prayogas
Therapeutic Uses
Disease Terms
Search Ayurvedic formulations using ingredients or therapeutic use.
| Ingredient | Common Name | Therapeutic Use |
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| Ingredient | Common Name | Therapeutic Use | Route |
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RASAMED provides searchable access to Ayurvedic Rasashastra formulations and therapeutic indications.
Rasaushadhies occupy a significant place in Ayurvedic clinical practice due to their rapid therapeutic action, low dosage requirements, enhanced bioavailability, long shelf life, and effectiveness in managing both acute and chronic disorders. Their widespread use across various specialties of Ayurveda highlights the importance of systematically documenting and exploring the vast therapeutic knowledge available in classical Rasashastra texts. In this context, RasaMed is developed as a comprehensive digital database derived from the classical text Rasa Tarangini to organize and facilitate access to its therapeutic information. The database comprises 1,021 Amayika Prayogas (disease-specific administration) involving 81 medicinal ingredients, presented in a structured and searchable format. RasaMed serves as a valuable resource by transforming scattered textual information into an accessible digital repository, for researchers, academicians, clinicians, and students, supporting evidence-based research, formulation exploration, clinical decision-making, and the preservation and modernization of traditional Rasashastra knowledge.
| Dr.Chandramohan.T | |
| Dr.R.Avinaash Bharadhwaaj |
| Dr.Saravanan.B | |
| Dr.K L Virupaksha Gupta | |
| Dr. Hariaumshree S.P.S Nair |
We are dedicated to continually improving our platform and ensuring the highest quality of data and user experience. We welcome your comments, suggestions, and corrections, which play a vital role in helping us refine and enhance our resources. Please use the link below to share your feedback. Your valuable input is sincerely appreciated and will contribute to the ongoing development of the platform.
| Purpose | Resource |
|---|---|
| Literature Source | Rasa Tarangini |
| NAMASTE Mapping | NAMASTE Portal |
| Chemical Formula Mapping | Rasashastra Portal |
| Dose Information | Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India |
The Home page provides a concise overview of the RasaMed database and its contents. Key database statistics are displayed to help users quickly understand the scope and coverage of the resource.
The homepage presents the total number of:
The Search module in RasaMed enables users to quickly retrieve information using two dedicated search options:
a) Ingredient-Based Search
This search option allows users to identify Amayika prayogas of specific ingredient. Enter the name of an ingredient in the search field to retrieve all associated Rasa Aushadhis.
The search results provide information such as:
Clicking on a formulation name opens a detailed page containing comprehensive information about the selected formulation.
b) Therapeutic Use-Based Searchh
This search option enables users to identify ingredients used for a particular disease or clinical condition. Enter a therapeutic indication or disease name to retrieve all relevant formulations reported in the database.
The search results provide information such as:
Selecting a formulation provides access to detailed information, including ingredients, dosage, therapeutic indications, and classical references. Both search modules are designed to facilitate efficient exploration of the RASAMED database, allowing users to identify formulations either through their constituent ingredients or their therapeutic applications.
The Acknowledgement page lists the major sources utilized during the development of the RasaMed database. These include classical Ayurvedic texts, published literature, and external databases that contributed to data collection, verification, standardization, and curation. Users can refer to this section to identify the primary resources that served as the foundation for the database.
The About page provides an overview of the RasaMed initiative, including its objectives, scope, and significance in documenting and organizing information on Rasa Aushadhis. This section describes the motivation behind the development of the database and highlights its role as a resource for researchers, academicians, clinicians, and students.
The page also presents information about the individuals involved in the conceptualization, development, curation, and maintenance of RasaMed. Additionally, users can access the feedback form through the link provided on this page to submit comments, suggestions, corrections, or report issues, thereby contributing to the continuous improvement of the database.