Abstract

REVIEW ON BASAVARAJEEYAM WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO CHURNA KALPANA INDICATED IN VATAVYADHI

Chaitanya S. Badami, Yashas U., Sandeep Y., Manaswini K. R.* and Anusha K. R.

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Abstract

Ayurveda is a way of life. It has been suggesting us to lead a healthy and prosperous life since millennium. Life is formed by the union of Sharira, Indiriya, Satva and Atma. There are three doshas in our body namely, vata, pitta and kapha. Among them vata dosha is the predominant one due to its yogavahi property. Vata Vyadhi is one of the most common diagnoses in Ayurvedic clinical practice. Treatment for vata vyadhi vary depending on various factors. One of the most common treatments is the use of medicated oils. Different Kashaya, lepa and upanaha also form the prime modality of treatment. Churna is a widely used dosage form in Ayurvedic pharmaceutics. It is easy to manufacture and cost-effective in comparison to other forms. It also serves as base for other dosage forms. Churna Kalpana or medicated powders have very minor role in the treatment of vata vyadhi. Basavarajeeyam, a classical book written by Basavaraja in 15-16th century AD has mentioned a total of 6 churna formulations under vata vyadhi. Hence, in this review an attempt has been made to compile and discuss the churna formulations of Basavarajeeyam.

Keywords: Basavarajeeyam, Churna Kalpana, Vata vyadhi, Ayurveda.