Abstract

A CRITICAL REVIEW ON TAKRARISHTA PRAYOG IN GRAHANI ROGA

Gaigowad Ashwini D.* and Kedar Nita M.

Abstract

In Ayurveda, Grahani Roga is one among the Mahagadas. In modern science Grahani Roga included in digestive disorder (irritable bowel syndrome). Agnimandhya is important factor in the Samprapti of the disease Grahani Roga, so it should be mainly treated for Agnivardhana Drugs with Deepana and Pachana qualities. Acharya Charaka mentioned use of Takrarishta in the routine treatment of Grahani. Takrarishta contains Go-Takra, Amla, Harda, Marich, Ajowan, Panch lawan. Uses Haemorrhoids, Worms, Loss of appetite, Diarrhoea. In this review an attempt has to understand the possible mode of action of Takrarishta in Grahani Roga.

Keywords: Grahani Roga, Takrarishta, Digestive disorder, Agni.