A Critical Review on Arka Kalpana (Distillate Formulations) for Shwasa (Asthma)
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2019, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
Arka kalpana is one among the Panchavidhakasaya kalpana by lankapati Ravna and it is mentioned in detail in Arka prakasha. It is a classical text written in 16th century by Lankapati Ravana which deals primarily with different types of Arkas (formulations made by distillation) in the management of different diseases. There are 16 Arka kalpana mentioned in this book with Shwasa as one among their indications. Shwasaroga (Asthma) is the chronic conditions that affects the quality of life of the patient. Its symptoms are similar to Bronchial asthma. This review attempts to make a comprehensive compilation of Arkas indicated in shwasa and analyze their actions.
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M. R. Kavyashree, A. Harini, S. Vasan Satish
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