Clinical Indications Of Vasakarishta An Experiential And Scientific View

Abstract

Asavarishta preparations are commonly used in the clinical practice by Ayurveda physicians in India  and Indian subcontinent. Among these, Pippalyasava, Pushkaramoolasava, Dashamoolarishta,  Kanakasava, Kutajarishta, Kumari Asava, Mustakarishta, Draksharishta, Usheerasava, Abhayarishta  are few formulations which are commonly used by physicians in the management of various non  communicable diseases . Vasakarishta is one such preparation which is used in the management of  chronic respiratory disorders. It is usually used in Acute bronchitis, chronic bronchitis, bronchial  asthma, URTI, LRTI, Pratishyaya , Peenasa, deviated nasal septum , chronic repeated sneezing ,  (Kshavathu), Kasa, Shwasa, Raktapitta, Rajayakshma, bronchiectasis , emphysema and cor pulmonale  , . It is having the actions like dipana (appetizer), pachana (digestive), bronchodilator, expectorant,  Kasaghna, Shwasahara, antibacterial , bactericidal , anti-infective , immunomodulator , immunity  booster, antistress , adaptogenic and mucolytic in action . The present paper highlights about the  therapeutic indications of Vasakarishta in experiential and scientific view.