Published online in http://ijam.co.in ISSN: 0976-5921 International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine, 2014, 5(3), 244-253 244 Critical review of Vasanta Malati Rasa – A Herbomineral Product Review article Manisha B Walunj 1* , Ankush Gunjal 2 , Patgiri BJ 3, Prajapati PK 4 1. Ph.D Scholar, Department of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana 2. Ph.D Scholar, Department of Kayachikitsa 3. Reader, Department of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana including Drug Reasearch 4. Professor and Head, Department of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana I. P. G. T. & R.A., Gujarat Ayurved University Jamnagar, Gujarat, India Abstract Context: Vasanta Malati Rasa is a well Known Kharaliya Rasayana. Though Swarna Vasanta Malati Rasa and Laghu Malini Vasanta Rasa are alleged with this particular name, through texts different formulations have been described with this particular name. Aims: Aim of the present study is to compile all available references of Vasanta Malati Rasa available in text and to study them in comparative manner in terms of their composition, method of preparation, dose, indications and contribution of various texts regarding these particular formulations. Methods and Material: References of Vasanta Malati Rasa were compiled from various Rasa text and compendium and particular contribution of each text was noted. Results: As per Rasa Yoga Sagar a compilation book of Rasaushadhi, total eight formulations were observed to be described as Vasanta Malati Rasa. Among these eight formulations, Swarna Vasanta Malati Rasa, Apurva Malini Vasanta Rasa and Laghu Malini Vasanta Rasa are observed to be quoted by maximum texts. Of these three formulations both Swarna Vasanta Malati Rasa and Laghu Malini Vasanta Rasa consist of Rasaka and Maricha as chief ingredients. Conclusions: Amongst formulations termed as Vasanta Malati Rasa, Swarna Vasanta Malati Rasa and Laghu Vasanta Malati Rasa have been quoted by most seers and are well acclaimed for their rejuvenation effect. Though variation is observed in the description of these two across texts, both are Kharaliya Rasayana with Rasaka and Maricha as chief ingredients and close resemblance is observed in method of their preparation. Key words: Kharaliya Rasayana, Laghu Vasanta Malati Rasa, Vasanta Malati Rasa, Swarna Vasanta Malati Rasa. Introduction: Acharya Vagbhata has offered a word of honour to Ayurveda Shastra by describing it as “Etada Sadyoarti Nashanam” i.e swiftly cures disease. Acclaim Of Sadya Vyadhi Vinaashana that Ayurveda has achieved; is to a certain extent because of Rasa Chikitsa i.e treating ailments with metallic or herbo mineral preparations.Though Rasa term is attributed principally to mercury in Indian alchemy, more than 50% of formulations attributed as Rasaushadhi are devoid of mercury. Qualities of Rasaushdhies like *Corresponding Author: Manisha B Walunj Ph.D Scholar, Department of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, IPGT and RA, Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar. 361 008, Gujarat, India. Mob: 8460150540 Email: dr.manishawalunj@gmail.com