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Rasashastra is most advanced branch of Ayurveda converts harmful metals minerals into safe and effective by subjecting it to various methods(Shodana, Marana, Kupipakwa, etc) and making it suitable for treating various disorders. It includes various methods to prepare Rasaoushadis, one among them is Kharaliya yoga were the final product is obtained in khalwa yantra itself. Chaturbhuja Rasa is a Kharaliya yoga that is widely practiced and recognised as an important formulation in Rasashastra. It is explained in Rasendra Sara Sangraha in Unmada Chikitsa. Caturbhuja rasa is a powerful Rasaoushadi which is been used from centuries in Ayurvedic practice. Clinically it has been proven safe and effective in treatment of various diseases like chronic fever, emaciation, Parkinsons disesases, Epilepsy, Psychotic diseases and Paralysis. It is called as Nervine tonic. It is a Herbo-Metallic formulation which is most effective and widely used in various ailments. Hence here is an effort to review its components and utilization in various diseases. The name Chaturbhuj Ras refers to the four main ingredients in the formula. Which includes Parada, Swarna, Manashila, and Tala (Haratala). Most of the drugs in Chaturbhuj Ras are ushna veerya, Snigdha, Teeksna, Lagu guna which is very effective in treating Vataja and Kaphaja vikaras. It is highly beneficial in treating Vataja vyadhis. It is considered as Rasayana. This review work aims to explore the formulation of Caturbhuja rasa, shedding lights on its various therapeutic utility.