A Review on Kanta Loha (Magnetite)

The pharmaceutical branch of Ayurveda, Rasa Shastra goes into great depth regarding how to prepare various metals and minerals for maximum therapeutic benefit. One the most prominent Dravyas, Loha (iron) is non-homologous extremely harmful human body. It must be transformed a homologous form known as Bhasma. Among Loha, Kanta considered best. In this article, information collected from Ayurvedic classics, well magnetite, also included. goal study was highlight classic references modern knowledge (Magnetite) its importance. This article contains studies on that have been published in both index non-index journals. For acquiring pertinent knowledge, Samhitas with commentaries textbooks Ayurveda medicine are advised. scattered across has gathered together better understanding relevance body through approaches, elements. According critical analysis these Lohas, ancient seers administered magnetite more acceptable form.