Abstract

CONCEPTUAL STUDY ON KSHARA KARMA AND ITS IMPORTANCE

Dr. Tushar Jibhkate*, Dr. Rupali Dhalpe and Dr. Sumedh Wasnik

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Abstract

Ayurvedic procedures are founded on core, esteemed principles that have withstood the test of time. Even in contemporary times, their advantages require their ongoing utilization. One of them is kshara karma. The Ayurvedic surgical profession characterizes it as the premier parasurgical approach. It can be used topically or ingested, and it is believed to soothe the three doshas. Kshara is an alkali-based herbomineral formulation derived from plants, animals, and minerals. Both the Vrihadtrayee and the Laghutrayee, along with other analogous Ayurvedic texts, have been articulated with eloquence. This article endeavors to compile the various attributes of kshara and kshara karma. To ascertain its importance in surgical and medical fields, it is essential to comprehend the preparation technique, classifications, advantages, disadvantages, indications, contraindications, dosage, and adverse effects. A study indicates that it is utilized for over fifty clinical problems, including both surgical and medicinal conditions, so earning the designation of a miracle medicine.

Keywords: Kshara karma, vrihadtrayee, laghutrayee, parasurgical method, herbomineral preparation.