In Ayurveda, Sneha Kalpana is a unique contribution and it is the process to prepare oleaginous medicaments in specific proportions by subjecting to a specific heating pattern and duration to fulfill certain pharmaceutical parameters. These dosage forms can be used both internally as well as externally, according to the need of the therapeutics. Generally, Sneha Kalpana is prepared by using Agni as a source of heating. But Kasisadi Ghrita is an exception where the sunlight is used. This unsual method of preparation looks attractive because of natural heat (sunlight) that is required in the preparation and the yield that may be obtained. Here, the Sneha Dravya is heated with volatile drugs in Surya Paka for a specific time so that less heat allows them to leave their active principles in Sneha. Kasisadi Ghrita is indicated for Dadru, Pama, Vicharchika, Visarpa, Vishpota, Sukadosha, Vatarakta, Upadamsa, Nadivruna, Dustavruna, Sotha, Bhagandara and Lutavisha as an external application. It contains Kasisa, Haritala, Manahsila, Tutthaka, Gandhaka and 27 other herbal ingredients along with Ghrita. Fine powders of all the ingredients will be taken and mixed with Ghrita in a copper vessel and exposed to the rays of Sun for seven days before use. This article is mean to do a brief pharmaceutical review on Kasisadi Ghrita as per the available informations.
Kasisadi Ghrita, Herbo-mineral, Sneha Kalpana, Bhanupaka.
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