Abstract

STUDY OF CLINICAL EFFICACY OF MANASHILA ON TAMAKA SHWASA

Dr. Kunal Patil*, Dr. Shashin Tapare and Dr. Renuka Suryawanshi

Abstract

Ayurveda is a scientific discipline that aids in maintaining the body's healthy state and treating illnesses. Numerous branches of the ancient science of Ayurveda exist, including Dravyaguna, Kriya sharir, Rachana sharir, Rasashastra, Kayachikitsa, and panchakarma. Rasashastra is a branch of Ayurveda, dealing with the formulations involving drugs of metal/mineral origin. From the fact that the name of this branch has been given after Parad (Rasa in Rasashastra) indicates the emphasis laid by the then health care professionals on the use of Parad or Rasa in the use of therapeutics. One kind of shwasa is tamaka shwasa. It results in pratiloma vayu and affects Pranavaha srotas. It manifests as an increase in Sashabda shool, Urahshool, Kasa, Shwasa tivarta, and Shwasa vega. Contemporary science has linked it to bronchial asthama. It is a serious issue for world health. The rise in industry has resulted in a sharp rise in pollution levels. In addition, poor lifestyle choices, eating junk food, stress, and tension are contributing factors. It is challenging to treat. Manashila is a drug mentioned as effective for Shwasa. So present study is an attempt to study clinical efficacy of Manashila churna in tamaka shwasa.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Tamaka, Shwasa, Manashila.