Abstract

TO EVALUATE THE CLINICAL EFFECT OF PIPPALI CHURNA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF KAPHAJA KASA IN CHILDREN

Dr. Sneha Gutakar*

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Abstract

Kasa is one of the most common condition found in children, which demands greater concern. It occurs due to the irritation of mucous membrane of respiratory tract. It is the defence mechanism of the respiratory system to expel out any foreign objects like dust particles, Pollens etc or the secretions from trachea and bronchi. Kasa Roga has been classified into different types on the basis of involvement of doshas. Of which Kaphaja Kasa is the most frequently observed condition in paediatric patients since Balyavastha kala has predominance of Kapha. In children Shamana Chikitsa is very easy and comfortable as compared to Shodhana Chikitsa. Pippali Churna explained by Sharangdhara is found very effective in curing the Kasa Roga by the reducing the throat infection, sputum, and other symptoms of Kasa Roga.

Keywords: Kaphaja kasa, Pippali Churna, Shodhana, Shamana.