Clinical Indications Of Gandhaka Rasayana An Experiential And Scientific View

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P a g e | 2 0 1 Short Communication . ISSN NO. 2581-785 X IRJAY IS OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF BALA G PUBLICATION Clinical Indications Of Gandhaka Rasayana An Experiential And Scientific View Dr. Prof Shripathi Acharya G 1 Miss Rajeshwari S Acharya 2 Corresponding Author :- Dr. Prof Shripathi Acharya G Director Academic a d WHO Collaborator, Muniyal Institute of Ayurveda Medical Sciences Manipal India. Email: shripathi_acharya@yahoo.co.in. ABSTRACT: - Herbal and Herbo mineral formulations are commonly used in the treatment of various disorders by Ayurveda physicians in India and Indian subcontinent. They are potent in action when compared to herbal formulations. Arogyavardhini vati, Mrityunjaya rasa, Pravala panchamrita rasa, Kamadugha rasa, Agnitundi rasa, and vrinapahari rasa are few Rasaushadhi (Herbo mineral) formulations which are commonly used in the management of non-communicable disorders. Gandhaka rasayana is a herbo mineral formulation which is commonly used in skin and urinary tract disorders. It is given in Mootrakricchra (Dysuria), Mootradaha (Burning micturition), UTI, and skin disorders like scabies, furunculosis, Taenia infection, Padadari , (Cracked heels) paronychia etc. It is having actions like dipana (appetizer ) pachana (digestives), krimighna (anthelmintics), anti-infective, antibacterial, bactericidal, antimicrobial Rasayana (Rejuvenator) and immunomodulator actions. The present paper highlights about the clinical indications of Gandhaka rasayana in an experiential and scientific view. Key words: Ayurveda, Antibacterial, Gandhaka rasayana International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga An International Peer Reviewed Journal for Ayurveda & Yoga ICV-70.44- ISRA-1.318 VOLUME 4 ISSUE 3 1 Director Academic a d WHO Collaborator, Muniyal Institute of Ayurveda Medical Sciences Manipal India. Email: shripathi_acharya@yahoo.co.in. 2 Miss Rajeshwari S Acharya, SDM College of Ayurveda, Udupi, India . Article received on 21 st Feb 2021 Article Accepted 17 th March 2021 Article published 31 st March 2021 How to cite this article: - Dr Prof Shripathi Acharya G, Miss Rajeshwari S Acharya, Clinical Indications Of Gandhaka Rasayana An Experiential And Scientific View IRJAY March: 2021, Vol-4, Issue-3; 201-204 ; DOI: https://doi.org/10.47223/IRJAY.2021.4302 This work is licensed under a creative attribution -Non-commercial-No derivatives 4.0 International License commons

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P a g e | 202 Short Communication . ISSN NO. 2581-785 X IRJAY IS OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF BALA G PUBLICATION INTRODUCTION Ayurveda is an age old science of health which emphasize on the health than to cure disease. So, nowadays people are coming back to the nature from synthetics, hence, the Ayurveda will be the future medicinal science of the world, not only the India. In the era of fast food, there is change or irregularity in diet and diet timings and also sedentary life style. In addition to change in diet and life style, one is always under tremendous mental stress. Herbomineral preparations are considered in Ayurveda as Rasausadhis which are appreciated for their smaller dosages, quicker effectiveness, long durability etc . Herbomineral formulations are widely practiced in Ayurveda system of medicine. Gandhaka rasayana is one such preparation which doesn’t contain Parada (Mercury). Hence it is given in children and old age also. It can be preserved for a longer time also as it is a Rasa Shastriya preparation. It is commonly given in infective conditions of skin and urinary tract [1][2] AIMS AND OBJECTIVE S To study and analyze the clinical indications of Gandhaka Rasayana tablets in an experiential and scientific view. MATERIAL & METHODS A literary search on Gandhaka (Sulphur) Ayurvedic Rasasastra texts of the reviewed, texts like Ayurveda Prakasha, Rasa Brihat rasarajasundara and Rasa the sources for literature review. These sources were arranged in the chronological order for analysis. Compilation and reference are done on Samhitas, Sangraha granthas, contemporary treatises, journals, internet and personal experiences. Actions [3][4] . Krimighna (anthelmintics), Raktashodhaka (Blood Purifier), Anti-infective, Antibacterial, Bactericidal Immunomodulator, Immunity booster, Kaphavata hara, Dipana (appetizer), Pachana (digestives), Ropana (healer), Mootradahahara (relieving burning micturition), Kushthaghna. Clinical Indications [5][6] Mootrakrichchra (dysuria), Mootradaha (burning micturition), UTI, Dysuria, Chronic Pyelonephritis, Scabies, Furunculosis, Chronic non healing ulcer, Karna srava (Discharge from ears), Karna shola (earache), Padadari (cracked heels), Paronychia, Galashundi (Uvulitis), Kasa (cough ), Shwasa (asthma). 1 Taenia cruris 2 Taenia corporis 3 Taenia capitis 4 Otitis media Amayika prayoga (Internal applications) [7][8] Mootrakricchra (Dysuria) – It is given with Chandanasava and Chandraprabha vati. Mootradaha (burning micturition)- It is given with Sarivadyasava or Chandanasava . UTI – It is given with mixture of Sarivadyasava , Chandanasava and Chandraprabha vati. Dysuria – It is given with Chandanasava. Chronic pyelonephritis – It is given with Trivanga bhasma , Chandraprabha vati and Sarivadyasava . Scabies – It is given with Sarivadyasava or Mahamanjishtadi Kashaya, Tankana (Borax), Sindoora (lead sulphide) external application. Furunculosis - It is given with

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ISSN NO. 2581-785 X IRJAY IS OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF BALA G PUBLICATION P a g e | 203 Short Communication Mahatiktakam kashayam and Arogyavardhini vati. Chronic non healing ulcer – It is given with Shilajatvadi loha, Chandanadi loha, Pravala Panchamrita loha, Mahatiktakam kashayam and externally Tankana (Borax), Sindoora (lead sulphide) is applied. Karna srava (Discharge from ears) – It is given with Sarivadyasava 9 and Shuddha gandhaka choorna . Karna shola (Ear ache)– It is given with Dashamoolarishta or Pippalyasava . Padadari (cracked heels) - It is given with Sarivadyasava and external application of Gandhakadya malahara. Paronychia - It is given with Sarivadyasava and external application of Gandhakarpura malahara. Galashundi (Uvulitis) – It is given with Vrinapahari rasa, Mrityunjaya rasa and Dashamoolarishta . Gala shoola (Throat pain)– It is given with Sheetamshu rasa and Pippalyasava. Kasa (Cough) – It is given with Vasakarishta and Sitopaladi choorna 10 . Shwasa (Asthma) – It is given with Pushkaramoolasava 11 and Mrityunjaya rasa. Taenia cruris – It is given with Mahatiktakam kashayam and Chakramarda taila external application. Taenia corporis – It is given with Mahatiktakam kashayam and nalapamaradi oil external application. Taenia capitis – It is given with Mahatiktakam kashayam . Otitis media – It is given with Sudha gandhaka choorna and Mahatiktakam kashayam . DISCUSSION Gandhaka rasayana is a Sagandha yougika which is given in various skin and urinary diseases. The main ingredient of Gandhaka rasayana is being Shuddha gandhaka which is having actions like Dipana (appetizer), Pachana (Digestive), Krimighna (anthelmintics), Raktashodhaka (Blood Purifier), Anti-infective, Antibacterial, Bactericidal Immunomodulator, Immunity booster. It can be effectively given in diseases like Mootrakrichchra (dysuria), Mootradaha (burning micturition), dysuria, scabies, furunculosis, taenia infection, chronic non healing ulcers, varicose ulcers, Kasa (cough ), Shwasa (asthma) and other skin infections. Due to bactericidal and Raktashodhaka (Blood Purifier) actions, it is effective in skin infections. Because of urinary antiseptic and anti-infective, bactericidal actions, it is found effective in UTI. CONCLUSION Gandhaka rasayana is a Kharaliya rasayana formulation, which is effective in urinary and skin disorders. It can be given for prolonged period also with minimum adverse drug reactions. With suitable and disease specific adjuvants, it is given with various types of disorders with good outcome. It can be preserved for longer time as it is a Rasashastriya formulation. Acknowledgement-None Conflict of interest-None Financial Support-None REFERENCES 1 Velnar T, Bailey T, Smrkolj V. The Wound Healing Process: an Overview of the Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms. The Journal of International Medical Research 2009; 37:1528 – 1542 2 Mishra Siddhinandan ‘Bhaishajya Ratnavali by Kaviraj Govind Das Sen’ –

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