A Review on the Concept of Pottali

Abstract

Introduction: Pottali word were found in classics in different contexts mainly meaning the word for bundling the various herbal drugs in a piece of cloth and to apply for sedation in various diseases. Pottali is a highly potent, concise form of medicament, which depicts maximum potency in low dosage form. The peculiarity of Pottali lies in its typical shape, form and preparatory methods. Thus, reviewing the concept of Pottali is the main objective of this article. Material and Methods: Available literature related to Pottali were searched from available printed form of various text books, journals, web-based search engines source were referred for updated research data. Results: The present article gives a review on concept of different preparatory procedures, types mentioned in various classical textbooks, dosage, and mode of administration and significance of Pottali Kalpana. Pottali Kalpana was invented with a vision for convenience in transportation, administration, dose fixation, preservation and enhancement of properties. Conclusion: More researches and documentation are required to be done for analytical and clinical evaluation of Pottali Kalpana.