Abstract

ROLE OF PATHYADI KWATHA IN VARIOUS DISEASES- A REVIEW ARTICLE

Vijeta Chaudhari* and Mangala Jadhav

Abstract

Bhaishajya kalpana (ayurvedic Herbal Pharmaceutius) endorses the 5 fundamental dosage forms namely swaras (fresh juice), kalka (Herbal paste), kwatha (Herbal decoction), Hima (Cold water infusion), Phanta (Hot water infusion). Among them Kwatha kalpana is used on a wide range in Ayurveda pharmaceutics. „Pathyaadi Kwatha’ is one such polyherbal Ayurvedic preparation mentioned in Sharangdhar samhita, used in the management of migraine, trigeminal neuralgia, sinusitis and eye related complaints. It is Tridoshahara mainly Kaphapittahara. According to modern science it showed Antipyretic, Hepatoprotective, Antitumor, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Antibacterial, wound healing and Immunomodelatory action. This study reviews various uses of Pathyadi Kwatha.

Keywords: Pathyadi kwatha, Shirashoola, Immunomodulatory effect.