Abstract

MANAGEMENT OF KAMPAVATA WITH KAPIKACHHU, A REVIEW

Monica Salaria* and Aditya

Abstract

Vatavyadhi comprises of many a condition with predominance of Vata dosha. Kampavata being one among the Vataja conditions. It has received its name from Kampa means Tremors because the ailing person feels tremors as the main or dominant feature, Ayurveda has advocated vataja upakrama especially snehana, swedana, vastikarma, etc. as the treatment procedures. There are many drugs that are prescribed for the said condition. They have opposite qualities to that of Vata. Among the drugs, the Kapikachhu is extensively used. Thus, the action of Kapikachhu should be assessed for the said condition.

Keywords: Kampavata, Kapikachhu, Parkinsonism, Mucana Pruriens, Dopa.