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PREPARATION OF APAMARGA KSHARA AND ITS ROLE IN SURGICAL PRACTICE

Rameshwar S. Bhojane*, Rajendra H. Amilkanthawar, Deepak K. More and Shubhangi P. Matkar

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Abstract

Ayurveda primarily relies on medicinal plants for remedies. Both the Rig Veda and Atharvaveda reference numerous medicinal plants used in treatments. Kshara refers to the herbal extracts from plants such as Apamarga (Achyranthes aspera), Mulaka (Raphanus sativus), Snuhi (Euphorbia nerifolia), Aragwadha (Cassia fistula), Kutaja (Holarrhena antidysenterica), Vasa (Adhatoda vasica), and Arka (Calotropis gigantea). Kshara can be a single herb extract or a compound mixture of various herbs. Detailed descriptions of Kshara are provided by Acharya Sushruta and other classical texts Ksharakarma which is one of important process amongst Anushalya. Kshara is used as Anushashtra.[1] Apamarga Kshara is widely used Kshara. This alkaline preparation has a wide range of therapeutic applications, often replacing surgical procedures, and has proven effective in treating conditions such as Dushta Vrana, Bhagandara, Arsha, Charmakeela, Kadara, and Keloid. This paper discusses the most practical method for preparing Apamarga Kshara and its application in surgical practice.

Keywords: Kshara, Achyranthes aspera Lin, Apamarga Kshara.