Open Access‘UDARDA PRASHMAN MAHĀKAṢĀYA’ AN EFFECTIVE AUSADH YOGA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ŚHEETAPITTA, UDARDA & KOṬHA - A REVIEW
Author(s) -
Yadu Vinay Kumar
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international ayurvedic medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2320-5091
DOI - 10.46607/iamj11p5052021
Subject(s) - medicine , traditional medicine
In the present time, due to the continuous consumption of the Virudh̅h̅ra, irregular daily routine and the stressful environment by the person, there is an accumulation of As̅tmy̅h̅ra (Virudh̅) substance in the body, as a result of which skin disorders arise. In which an important disorder is called Śheetapitta, Udarda & Koṭha. Which can be termed as urticarial in the modern era. Even in today’s era, despite being a good anti-allergic medicine, there is no permanent solution for Śheetapitta, Udarda & Koṭha (Urticaria) & they have other side effects too. Therefore, in ̅yurv̅da also, there should be some authentic medicine for the effective treatment of Śheetapitta, Udarda & Koṭha. Aim - To review the properties and karma (Doshaghnata) of Udarda Prashmana Mahākaṣāya containing 10 drugs on Śheetapitta, Udarda & Koṭha. Materials & Methods - A extensive chemical & pharmacological review of Udarda Prashmana Mahākaṣāya containing 10 drugs narrated by Acharya Caraka to prove the effective therapy of Śheetapitta, Udarda & Koṭha. Result – All the 10 medicines of Udarda Prashmana Mahākaṣāya show their effect for the treatment of Śheetapitta, Udarda & Koṭha.Keywords: Śheetapitta, Udarda & Koṭha, Urticaria, Udarda Prashmana Mahākaṣāya, Śheetapitta, Udarda & Koṭha Treatment.