Abstract

AYURVEDIC APPROACH TO KAPHAJ KASA WITH GODANTI BHASMA

Dr. Asif Momin*, Dr. C. M. Belgavi  and Dr. M. D. Rudrapuri

Abstract

Kasa is one of the most common ailments afflicting the Pranavaha Srotas. Kaphaja Kasa has been considered to be the cutting edge of the Doshic type of Kasa, which if neglected or mismanaged, may serve as the substratum for the emergence of a good number of disorders such as Kshataja Kasa, and Tamaka Swasa etc., which are very difficult to manage. there are many single drugs and formulations prescribed for Kasa in classics. In which Godanti bhasma is clearly indicated in Kasa. Godanti (Gypsum-CaSO4 7H2O) is well known therapeutic Rasa dravya and it is commonly used in the form of bhasma. Different methods are mentioned in the preparation of Godanti bhasma to get potent and therapeutical properties. It is indicated in Shwetapradar, Shwasa, Kasa, Jwara Kshya etc. Godanti is having sheeta virya. It acts as Jwargna, Kshaya, kasa, panduroghara, urakshata and it is specially indicated for balashosh and Shwetapradara[1]

Keywords: Godanti Bhasma, Kaphaj Kasa, Pranavah Srotas.