Abstract

DASHAMOOLA KWATHA – AN OVERVIEW

*Dr. Bishnupriya Mohanty, Meetisha Fernandes and Prof. Dr. Sangram Keshari Das

Abstract

Ayurveda is a science of life that has been around for thousands of years. Dashamoola is one of the most important drugs explained by Acharya Charaka. According to Ayurveda, Dash means ten and Moola means Roots. Dashmoola contains ten roots of ten different plants which are taken in equal proportion. Generally, it is considered as a combination of Brihat Panchamoola and Laghu Panchamoola. Brihat Panchamoola contains Bilva, Gambhari, Agnimantha, Patala, Shyonaka whereas Laghu Panchamoola contains Brihati, Gokshura, Kantakari, Prishniparni, Shalaparni. The combination of these ten roots is used widely in Ayurveda which acts on Vata Dosha and reduces its aggravation. Nerves, muscles, bones, and joints are all linked to a variety of diseases. It's anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and analgesic properties are all potent. Because of its anti-inflammatory action it is also called as Shothahara Gana. Dashamoola is available in various forms like Dashamoolarishta, Dashamoola Kwatha etc. The Dashamoola Kashaya is antiinflammatory in action. This work is to bridge traditional Ayurvedic practices with current scientific insights offering a comprehensive overview of Dashamoolakwathas therapeutic potential.

Keywords: Dashamoola, Anupana, Anti-inflammatory, Dashamoolarishta.