Abstract

KAPHAKETU RASA IN TAMAKA SHWASA W.S.R. TO BRONCHIAL ASTHMA

Dr. Anand Kanwar*, Dr. Ajay Kumar Sharma and Dr. Avadhesh Bhatt 

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Abstract

Many chronic recurring airway problems are now becoming more common among the world's population. One such condition is known as "Tamaka shwasa" in Ayurveda. It is analogous to "Bronchial Asthma" due to similarity in symptoms, pathogenesis, onset, cause and precipitating factors. Ras Shastra is a branch of Ayurveda which deals with formation of herbo-mineral drugs. In Ayurveda Kaphaketu Rasa is mentioned especially in the management of Tamaka shwasa. It consists of Shankha bhasma, Shodhita Tankana, Shodhita Vatsanabha, Pippali, Ardraka swarasa. Present article reveals the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of Kaphaketu Rasa with special reference to Tamaka Shwasa.

Keywords: Ras shastra, Tamaka Shwasa, Kaphaketu Rasa, Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacokinetics.