Article: EXPLORING THE THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF ABHAYA VATAKA: AN ANALYTICAL REVIEW

Article Category: Review articles

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.17276

Pages: 188-191

Author: Rini R, Lekshmi R *, Arun Pratap, Kasthuri Nair A

Abstract: This work explores the therapeutic potential of Abhaya Vataka, a polyherbal formulation classified as a Vataka preparation. It is highly regarded for its diverse medicinal properties. Abhaya Vataka is evaluated in terms of its Rasa (taste), Guna (quality), Virya (potency), Vipaka (post-digestive taste) and Karma (action) attributes and chemical constituents. Most of the ingredients of Abhaya Vataka possess Kashaya (Astringent), Katu (Pungent), Tikta (Bitter) Rasa, Laghu (light), Ruksha (dry) Guna, Ushna (hot) Virya and Katu Vipaka. The formulation comprises herbs known for their anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, digestive, and hepatoprotective activities signifying its pharmacological action. It possesses phytochemical constituents such as flavonoids, tannins, tannic acid, ellagic acid, alkaloids and glycosides etc. The present review aims to elucidate the therapeutic potential of Abhaya Vataka in its various indications, such as Pleehodara (splenomegaly), Arshas (haemorrhoids), Gulma (abdominal lump), Udararoga (ascites), Pandu (anaemia) and Kamala (Jaundice) in detail by analyzing the Rasapanchaka and pharmacological properties of its ingredients.

Keyword: Abhaya Vataka, Rasapanchaka, Therapeutic potential