Article: A REVIEW OF MALAHARA KALPANA IN VRANA CHIKITSA

Article Category: Review articles

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.15251

Pages: 117-123

Author: Susmita Anil Parab *, Archana Prashant Gharote

Abstract: In Ayurveda, wounds have been classified under the heading of ‘Vrana’. It is the oldest ailment from which the humankind has suffered. External application medications play a major role in treating wounds and providing relief from symptoms like Daha (Burning sensation), Vedana (Pain), Strava (Discharge) which can cause discomfort to the patient. Hence this article is an attempt to compile Malahara Kalpana used in all types of Vrana (Wounds) mentioned in different Ayurvedic texts. Yogaratnakara mentions two Malahara that are indicated in ‘Vrana’, Siddhayoga Sangraha by Vaidya Yadavji Trikamji Acharya mentions six Malahara Yoga, Ayurvedasara Sangraha mentions three Malahara Yoga, Rasatantrasara va Siddhaprayoga Sangraha in its two parts mentions a total of twenty-two Malahara and Rasatarangini mentions fifteen Malahara used in ‘Vrana Chikitsa’.          

Keyword: Malahara Kalpana, Vrana, Wound