Review on Dashanga Lepa- An anti-inflammatory formulation

Authors

  • Neha Meena National Institute of Ayurveda (DE NOVO), Jaipur
  • Vashishtha Vashishtha
  • Vidhu Singh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v11i9.1058

Keywords:

shopha, dashanga lepa, shrisha, ela

Abstract

Inflammation and oedema associated with it is known by different names in Ayurveda in different contexts like Shotha and Shopha.Inflammation has been dealt with as a disease, as a symptom and as a complication of disease[1]. Topical application of herbal formulations is one of the recommended treatment modalities for inflammatory conditions in Ayurveda. Such formulations are called Lepa.In lepa Kalpana different herbal drugs in the form of powder is taken and is mixed with different medias to form paste and is applied externally as lepa. Dashanga Lepa is one such  an Ayurvedic formulation  clinically used as an anti-inflammatory agent and widely recommended for treating a multitude of skin disorders including herpes wounds, eczema and inflammation. Ingredients of Dashanga lepa include  Shirisha, Yashtimadhu, Tagara, Rakta chandana, Ela, Jatamansi, Haridra, Daruharidra, Kushta, and Sugandha bala.

Author Biographies

Vashishtha Vashishtha

MD Scholar, Department of Rasa Shastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana, National
Institute of Ayurveda, Deemed to be University (De Novo) Jaipur.

Vidhu Singh

MD Scholar, Department of Rasa Shastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana, National
Institute of Ayurveda, Deemed to be University (De Novo) Jaipur.

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Published

2023-10-21

How to Cite

Meena, N., Vashishtha, V., & Singh, V. (2023). Review on Dashanga Lepa- An anti-inflammatory formulation . Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM), 11(9). https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v11i9.1058

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 9 (2023): Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM)

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Review Article

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