A Literary Analysis of the Traditional Ayurvedic Remedy "Vasa Avaleha"
Author : Sri Nivashini
Abstract :
Numerous herbal, mineral, and herbo-mineral compositions for the treatment and prevention of disease have been made available by Ayurveda, the oldest medical system in our nation. Vasaavaleha is a well-known Ayurvedic formula that has been used in various systems to manage diseases like cough, epistaxis/hemoptysis, Swasa (respiratory disorder), Rajyakshma (pulmonary tuberculosis), and others while also preventing some illnesses through its rasayan properties (rejuvenating action). By strengthening and cleansing channels like the circulatory system, hematopoietic system, and respiratory tract, the aforementioned medication has also been employed to prevent the pathogenic pathway. The preparation of this article involved a thorough examination of numerous classical texts from the time period, including the Charak Samhita (c. 2500–c. 1000 BC), the Susruta Samhita (c. 500 BC), and some Nighantus (text related to Ayurvedic pharmaceutics). The information and data that have been made public here have been provided carefully to support the assertions made in our ancient texts about the usefulness of this common medicine.
Keywords :
Vasaavaleha, pranavaha srota, and guna karma of vasaavaleha
