Dashamoola Kwatha by Dr Vimarsha Bhatkalkar.pptx

The term dashamoola kwatha refers to a combination of ten roots (dasha means ten and moola means root).

The formulation is mentioned in AFI part I and Bhaishajya Ratnavali - kasa roga adhikara.

Other references can be found in Sharangadhara Samhita, Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita.

These ten roots are grouped into two categories:
a) Brihat Panchamoola
b) Laghu Panchamoola

The formulation is mainly used in sannipataja jwara, kaphaja kasa, shwasa and parshwa shula.

1. DASHAMOOLA KASHAYA

2. Introduction Reference Ingredients Equipments required Method of preparation Precautions Dose Anupana Shelf life Indications Rasapanchaka Mode of action Research articles CONTENTS

3. The term dashamoola kwatha refers to a combination of ten roots ( dasha means ten and moola means root). The formulation is mentioned in AFI part I and Bhaishajya Ratnavali - kasa roga adhikara . Other references can be found in Sharangadhara Samhita, Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita. These ten roots are grouped into two categories: a) Brihat Panchamoola b) Laghu Panchamoola The formulation is mainly used in sannipataja jwara , kaphaja kasa , shwasa and parshwa shula . INTRODUCTION

4. Bhaiṣajyaratnāvalī – Kāsarogādhikāra 13 पार्श्वशूले ज्वरे श्वासे कासे श्लेष्मसमुद्भवे । पिप्पलीचूर्णसंयुक्तं दशमूलीजलं पिबेत् ।।१३।। REFERENCE

5. Sr.no. Drug name Botanical name Parts used Proportion 1. Bilva Aegle marmelos Root/stem bark 1 part 2. Agnimantha Clerodendrum Phlomidis Root/stem bark 1 part 3. Shyonaka Oroxylum indicum Root/stem bark 1 part 4. Patala Stereospermum sauvealans Root/stem bark 1 part 5. Ghambhari Gmelina arborea Root/stem bark 1 part 6. Gokshura Tribulus terrestris Plant 1 part 7. Brihati Solanum indicum Plant 1 part 8. Kantakari Solanum surattense Plant 1 part 9. Shalparni Desmodium gangeticum Plant 1 part 10. Prishanparni Uraria picta Plant 1 part INGREDIENTS

6. EQUIPMENTS REQUIRED SMALE SCALE LARGE SCALE Weighing machine Weighing machine Khalwayantra Khalwayantra Stainless steel vessel Pulverizer Siever / clean cotton cloth Percolators Plates Filtration systems (pressure filters, vaccum filters) Spoon Automatic/semi automatic filling machines Airtight container. Labeling machines

7. METHOD OF PREPARATION PURVAKARMA All the ingredients are identified and are taken in equal quantity. Weight of each ingredient is taken separately using a weighing machine. All the ingredients a re made into coarse powder form. The kwatha Dravya in coarse powder form should be soaked in 16 times of water in a clean stainless steel vessel overnight. PRADHANAKARMA The soaked content is boiled over a mild fire. Boiling process is continued in mild fire until the content is reduced to 1/8 th part. PASCHATKARMA The liquid is then filtered with the help of a clean cloth or a strainer. The filtrate obtained is used as “ dashamoola kwatha ” for therapeutic purposes.

8. PRECAUTIONS DOSE According to Bhaishajya Ratnavali 1 gms According to Sharangadhara Two pala (96ml) Only course powder ( yavakuta churna ) of the drugs should be considered for kwatha preparation. Chemically inert vessel should be used for boiling kwatha . The vessel should be kept open throughout the boiling process. Only mild to moderate heat is maintained throughout the process of boiling.

9. Sadhyosevana (to be used immediately) SHELF LIFE ANUPANA According to Bhaishajya Ratnavali Pippali churna

10. INDICATIONS According to AFI and Bhaishajya Ratnavali P arshva shula Jwara Shwasa Ka phaja kasa

11. RASA PANCHAKA DRUG RASA GUNA VIRYA VIPAKA KARMA Bilva Kashaya, Tikta Laghu, Ruksha Ushna Katu Vata-kaphahara, balya, deepana, pachana, grahi Agnimantha Madhura,Katu , Tikta , Kashaya Laghu, Ruksha Ushna Katu Kapha- vatshamaka , shothahara , raktashodhaka Shyonaka Madhura,Tikta , Kashaya Laghu, Ruksha Ushana Katu Vatakaphahara Patala Tikta , kashaya Laghu, Ruksha Anushna Katu Tridoshahara , shothahara , vedanasthapana Ghambhari Tikta, Kashaya, Madhura Guru Ushna Katu Vata-pittahara, shothahara, anulomana, garbhashaya

12. Drug Rasa Guna Virya Vipaka Karma Gokshura Madhura Guru, Snigdha Sheeta Madhura Vata- pittahara , shothahara , garbhasthapaka Brihati Katu , Tikta Laghu, Ruksha Ushna Katu Kapha- vatahara , garbhashaya sankocha , raktashodaka Kantakari Katu , tikta Laghu, Ruksha Ushna Katu Kapha- vatahara , garbhashaya sankocha , raktashodaka , vedanasthapana Shalaparni Madhura, Tikta Guru, Snigdha Ushna Madhura Tridoshahara , angamarda prashamana Prishnaparni Madhura, Tikta Laghu, snigdha Ushna Madhura Tridoshahara , angamarda prashamana , dahahara

13. ANALYSIS OF RASA PANCHAKA

14. MODE OF ACTION Most of the drugs are having tikta , Kashaya rasa, ushna virya laghu , ruksha guna and vata hara properties which helps in alleviating the diseases of vata . Also, it acts as Amapachana and remove the Avarana of Kaphadi doshas. Drugs like gambhari , gokshura , brihati and kantakari possess properties such as garbhashaya shodhaka which helps during pregnancy and restores energy in women after delivery. Drugs having shothahara properties helps to alleviate shotha associated with vata disorders.

15. QC PARAMETERS Organoleptic characters Total solids Alcohol soluble extraction value Water soluble extraction value Specific gravity Determination of pH Microbial load Phytochemical investigation Heavy metal analysis HPTLC analysis

16. RESEARCH ARTICLES

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