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A PHARMACEUTICAL REVIEW ON KAKUBHADYA CHURNA – A UNIQUE FORMULATION IN THE MANAGEMENT OF RAJAYAKSHAMA

Dr. Priya Bari*, Dr. Ashok Kumar B. N., Dr. Ravindra Angadi, Dr. Sushmitha V. S., Dr. R. R. Geethesh P.

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Abstract

Ayurveda, the Upaveda of Artharvana deals with the holistic system of treatment. In Bhaishajya Kalpana, Churna, as an Upkalpana of Kalka is a concept which is highly accepted in Ayurveda offering a wide range of applicability. Kakubhadya Churna is one such herbal compound explained in Brihat-Nighantu Ratnakara under Kshaya- Karma Vipaka Adhyaya and is specifically indicated for Kshaya and Kasa Roga. Aims and Objectives: The primary aim is to prepare Kakubhadya Churna and review all its ingredients. Materials and Methods: The study involves preparation of individual Churna of all the herbal ingredients and finally the compound Churna preparation. Result: The preparation requires effective pounding and meticulous mixing to produce a fine homogenous Churna. Discussion: The review provides the knowledge about properties of each drug aiding in assessment of their potential mode of action. The study notes complexities faced due to varied hardness of drugs and challenges in size reduction. Conclusion: The study offers a comprehensive review on Kakubhadya Churna which could be adopted for use in respiratory ailments.

Keywords: Kakubhadya Churna, Rajayakshama, Arjuna, Amalaki, Shunthi, Bala, Eranda Beeja, Ayurveda.