A LITERARY REVIEW OF CHARAKOKTA SHVASAHAR MAHAKASHAYA

Dr. Rajesh Kumar Prajapati* and Dr. Ashutosh Mishra

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda considers respiratory disorders to be among the most severe diseases and stated that none other disease kills as instantaneously as Shvasa. The Mahakashaya is an important medicinal group in Ayurveda that helps in improving respiratory diseases. The objective of the study is to analyze the potential effects of Dashemani based on the distribution of active ingredients as described in classical texts. The analysis was conducted based on the distribution of Rasa, Guna, Veerya, and Vipaka. Most of the medicines in Mahakashaya have Katu, Tikta Rasa, Laghu Guna, Ushna Veerya, Katu Vipaka, and possess properties that alleviate Kapha and Vata, thus interrupting the pathophysiology of respiratory diseases.

Keywords: Shvasahar Mahakashaya, Dashemani, Rasapanchaka, Vata-Kaphahar.