Abstract

CRITICAL REVIEW OF SHADDHARANA YOGA: A POLYHERBAL FORMULATION

Gujarathi Ritesh*, Prof. Dwivedi L K and Gujarathi Jasmine

Abstract

Shaddharana Yoga, is a polyherbal Ayurvedic formulation which has been described in the Samhitas like, Sushrut samhita, Ashtang Sangraham, Ashtang Hridayam, Madhava Nidana, Vrinda Madhava, Chakra datta, Vangasena samhita, Gada nigraha, Yoga Ratnakar, Brihat Nighantu Ratnakar, Yoga Chintamani and Bhaishajya Ratnavali.This drug is recommended for the diseases like Amashayagata Vata (Disorder related to Stomach & Small Intestine) and Kushtha (Skin Diseases). This formulation contains six drugs. This formulation is described in Samhitas with the name of Shaddharana Yoga (SDY) or Shatcharana Yoga or without name. Two types of formulations are available with the same name. The method of using this drug also differs according to its indication. The different methods are prevailing regarding the use of this formulation. An effort has been made to compile all the details of Shaddharana Yoga and to study it critically.

Keywords: Shaddharana Yoga, Shatcharana Yoga, Amashayagata Vata, Kushtha.