Abstract

A PREPARATION AND PHARMACEUTICAL REVIEW OF MAKKAYA PANEEYAKSHARA

Govardhan Sahani J.*, Dr. Sathish H. S., Dr. Vivekanand Kullolli, Dr. Hemant Toshikhane

Abstract

Kshara are derivatives of plant drug ashes in the form of solutions, powder orcrystals, all of which have the basic quality of being .It plays a very important role in pharmaceutics and also has great therapeutic value. These formulations are mainly prescribed for various diseases like Ashmari, Vidradhi, Bhagandra etc. According to Susruta, Kshara kalpana is considered to be best among the anushastras. This article details the method of preparation of Paneeyakshara prepared out of Makkaya Roma [Dried hairs of Stigma maydis] and its characteristic features. Thus, Kshara Karma has been considered as a wealth and a strong weapon in Ayurvedic pharmacopeia.

Keywords: Kshara Kalpana, Makkaya Paneeyakshara.