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VARTI KALPANA (AYURVEDIC SUPPOSITORIES): REVIEW ARTICLE

Dr. Kavita Gurjar*, Prof. Mahesh Dixit, Prof. Harimohan Meena and Dr. Mukesh Kumar Meena

Abstract

Varti kalpana are very popular in Ayurveda. Pharmaceutically it is a variant of Vati in shape which can be prepared on almost similar lines mentioned in Vati preparation. In Ayurvedic samhitas, the references of number of Varti are mentioned under treatment of various diseases like Yoni varti under Yoni vyapat roga, Dhumra varti under Mukha roga, Netra varti in Netra roga, Vrana varti in Vranopakrama and Guda varti/ Phala varti in Mala vikara. These exclusive descriptions of Varti in the literatures also convey their unique method of preparation, specific size, feature and use. Ancient and modern literatures have advocated similar shapes and nearly same routes for administration of Vartis (except Vrana Varti). An attempt to review the various Vartis mentioned in Ayurveda is made in this article.

Keywords: Varti, varti kalpana, suppositories.