Abstract

THERAPEUTIC USE OF GUDUCHYADI KASHAYA - A RIVIEW ARICLE

Manisha Amitkumar Jagtap*

Abstract

According to one of the most authoritative treaties of Ayurveda, Charak Samhita, Knowledge of Trisutra- Hetu (causative factor of disease), Linga (sign and symptoms of disease) and Aushadha (knowledge of therapeutics, treatments and medicines) forms the basic frame work of Ayurveda. The Ayurvedic formulations are based mainly on Panchavidha kashaya kalpana– the five basic principles of preparation of herbal medicines. They are Swarasa (expressed juices), Kalka (Paste), Kwatha (Decoction), Hima (Cold infusion) and Phanta (Hot infusion). Decoction is used internally for drinking or for medicated enemas or externally for eye wash. Kashaya is that which irritates the throat and Kashaya kalpana irritate the disease condition and throve them away from the body. Guduchyadi‘ Kwath is a polyherb Ayurvedic preparation useful in various diseases. It is mainly used in the treatment of Jwara (fever) as Guduchi has ‗Jwaraghna‘ properties. Guduchyadi kashaya (decoction) is concentrated decoction of herbs in water which builds immunity and treat all types of fever. It balances three doshas i.e. vata, pitta and kapha.it can be used in all infections occurring with burning sensation and high grade fever. It's main content is guduchi, which is natural immunity booster and having antipyretic action mainly. It is useful in all type of Jwara, Daha, Trushna, Chardi, kshudamandya and Twaka vikara. According to madern science it showed anti inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, antivaral, antimalarial, hepatoprotective, wound healing and immunomodelatory action. The present study is aimed to critically review the formulation Guduchyadi kashya's ingredients and probable mode of action in different clinical conditions.

Keywords: Guduchyadi Kashaya, jwara, Aam, immunomodulatory effect, antimicrobial activity.