Abstract

REVIEW ON PANEEYA KSHARA IN SHLEEPADA

*Dr. Anusha M.S., Dr. Prashanth K. and Dr. Sahana Kamath

Abstract

Shleepada is Kapha Pradhana Tridoshaja Vyadhi, which manifests mainly by the vitiation of Kapha. It leads to abnormal enlargement of different body parts. Dusta Jala (stagnant water)is considered to be one of the main cause of Shleepada which manifests with the symptoms painful swelling starting from groin and extending to the feet. There are various types of treatments described in Ayurveda for Shleepada such as Dahana Karma, Siravyedha, external application of Lepa, internal medications and Paniya Kshara. The present article is on review of the concept of Paneeya Kshara in Shleepada as in Samhitas.

Keywords: Dusta Jala, Kapha Dosha, Shleepada, Paneeya Kshara.