The Journal of Phytopharmacology, 2020;9(2):146-148 ; DOI:10.31254/phyto.2020.920112
Rational usage of Lavana in the management of Vatavyadhi with respect to Sneha and its formulations
Sushma Shenoy U1 , Ashok Kumar B N2
1. PG Scholar, Department of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara (SDM) College of Ayurveda, Kuthpadi, Udupi576118, Karnataka, India
2. Associate Professor, Department of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara (SDM) College of Ayurveda, Kuthpadi, Udupi576118, Karnataka, India
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Received: 21st December, 2019 / Published : 10th March, 2020
Sneha kalpana is one of the pharmaceutics which are used extensively in the field of Ayurveda for medicinal as well as cosmetic purposes. It is one of the widely used techniques in Ayurvedic industries to achieve solubility of both fat- and water-soluble extractive into lipid medium. It is the only kalpana which is used through many modes of administration such as Paana, Abhyanga, Basthi, Nasya and as Ahara. Sneha by its unique characteristics acts wonderful in alleviating Vata dosha. Administration of Sneha along with Lavana or Sneha kalpana prepared using lavana as one of the ingredients further enhances the Sneha preparations pharmaceutically and therapeutically, especially in combating Vatadosha. This paper consists of detailed information about Rational Usage of Lavana in Vatasyopakrama w.r.t Sneha and its Formulations.
Sneha, Vata vyadhi, Lavana.
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Sushma Shenoy U, Ashok Kumar BN. Rational usage of Lavana in the management of Vatavyadhi with respect to Sneha and its formulations. J Phytopharmacol 2020; 9(2):146-148.
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