Abstract
Dashangalepa is a classical polyherbal combination which is used in the treatment of many diseases which has quicker manifestation like Jwar, Visarpa etc. It is also well known for its action in the treatment of Vishas (Venoms/ Poisons/ Ama Visha). As the drug is used for topical application and still has got so much importance the detailed study of the drug is necessary. Also, the selection of drug is unique and there is a specific method of application given for this lepa. In this article an attempt is made to give details of all the ingredients, their availability, shelf life of the lepa for practical use, specific method of application, its uses by different classical texts, probable mode of action of Dashang lepa, evidences of its practical application and its noted adverse reactions. This article can also help in the manufacturing of lepa with correct ingredients, rescue treatment if any adverse reaction of the lepa occurs & uses of Dashanga lepa in other diseases.
Highlights
Lepa Chikitsa is an ancient Ayurvedic therapy
RESCUE TREATMENT OF ADVERSE DRUG REACTION: The rash caused by application of Dashanga lepa was decreased due to application of Shatadhauta ghruta
Practicing instructions given for lepa kalpana is important and can give the best results
Summary
Lepa Chikitsa (topical application of medicines) is an ancient Ayurvedic therapy. It has three main types according to its utility; they are Doshaghna, Vishaghna & Varnya[1] Out of these three the Vishaghna lepas are used in Visha Chikita. Maton) Ras: Katu,Madhura, Guna: Laghu, Ruksha, Veerya: Sheeta, Vipak is Madhura. MODE OF ACTION: Dashanga lepa is seen acting topically & reduces the Shopha (oedima), Vedana (pain), Visha Prabhav (venomous effects of bites) & Jwara (fever). Most of the ingredient drugs except Madhuyashti are having Tikta Katu Ras & act as KaphaPittashamak helpful in Shotha (oedima), Kandu (itching) & Daha (burning). A case study was recorded in which management of Amavata case (serronegative rheumatoid arthritis according to modern diagnosis) was done by giving Sthanik pachan with local application of 2 parts of Dashang lepa and 1 part of Shunthi churna topically over affected joints daily for 3 days. RESCUE TREATMENT OF ADVERSE DRUG REACTION: The rash caused by application of Dashanga lepa was decreased due to application of Shatadhauta ghruta. The paste should be applied during the day especially in those disorders which have been caused by Pitta, Rakta, trauma and poison[16]
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