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THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF RAS PACHAK KASHAYA IN RAS PRADOSHAJ VIKAR

Dr. Pallavi Kodle* and Dr. Shraddha Sharma

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Abstract

Ras Pradoshaj Vikar (RPV), in Ayurvedic physiology, is conceptualized as a disorder arising from compromised digestive function, specifically a diminution of 'Pachak Agni.' This leads to the accumulation of 'Ama,' a metabolic byproduct. According to Ayurvedic principles, this Ama subsequently vitiates Rasa Dhatu (primary nutrient plasma), contributing to the pathogenesis of Ras Pradoshaj Vikar (RPV). In Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana, Chapter 3 (Visham Jwara Prakarana), Acharya Charaka describes Rasa Pachaka Kashaya for the treatment of Santata Visham Jwara (continuous fever) arising from Rasa-Dhatu-dushti (vitiation of Rasa Dhatu). The formulation proposed to address this pathological cascade through its constituent herbs.  Indrayava (Holarrhena antidysenterica)  Patola (Trichosanthes dioica)  Katuki (Picrorhiza kurroa) This formula is belived to acts on Mandagni (sluggish digestion) and improve metabolic transformation at Rasa Dhatu level. This formulation also known as Kalingadi Kashaya. Aim and Objectives: This paper aims to explore and describe the therapeutic effects of the herbal constituents of Ras Pachak Kashaya (Kalingadi Kashaya) in the management of Ras Pradoshaj Vikar. Mathod and Materials: A comprehensive literature review was conducted to gather information on RPV and the pharmacological properties of the constituent herbs of Kalingadi Kashaya. Relevant data was collected from classical Ayurvedic texts, peer-

Keywords: Ayurveda, Ras Pradoshaj Vikar, Ras Pachak Kashaya, Kalingadi Kashaya, Indrayava, Patol, Katuki, Holarrhena antidysenterica, Trichosanthes dioica, Picrorhiza kurroa.