Abstract

CONCEPT OF AVARTHANA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO KSHEERABALA TAILA

*Dr. Renju S., B.A.M.S, M.D [Bhaishajya Kalpana]

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Abstract

The concept of Avarthana is explained in the context of Sneha Kalpana i.e, Ghrita and Taila paka. The process of Avarthana is first explained in Chakradatta in the context of Vatarakta chikitsa. As per the reference of Snehapaka, the ingredients like kalka, sneha and drava dravya are taken and subjected to Snehapaka procedure. After obtaining Sneha siddhi lakshana, Sneha has to be filtered and again it is subjected to Sneha paka by adding same kalka and drava dravya. This process can be repeated for 10, 27, 41, 100 and 1000 times. In Ayurveda, Ksheerabala thailam-Bala/Sida containing taila preparation has special importance. After each paka, the quantity of Sneha will be reduced and become thicker in consistency. Generally, Avarthita Sneha are indicated in vata vyadhi for abhyanthara prayoga and for Nasya karma. This paper throws light on the Avartana technology and its therapeutic importance in the sneha kalpanas mainly taila kalpana. Hence this paper is an attempt to review and analyse the concept of avarthana (repetitive processing) with the help of Ksheerabala taila avarthy.

Keywords: Avarthana, Sneha, Taila, Ksheerabala, Ghrita, Snehapaka.