Abstract

PARADA MALAHARA - A CRITICAL REVIEW IN THE MANAGEMENT OF VRANA

Dr. Abhishek Malipatil*, Dr. Gazala Hussain, Dr. Vinaykumar R. Kadibagil, Dr. Prajwal Sanakyanavar, Dr. Suchindra R., Dr. Surabhi Gopal

Abstract

Malahara is a semi-solid topical dosage form described in Ayurveda pharmaceutics that is used externally in various conditions and disorders. Vrana is one of the conditions which can be correlated to wound. In the present time, management of chronic, non- healing wounds remains a persistent clinical challenge due to prolonged inflammation, microbial burden, and delayed granulation. In response to these conditions Malahara Kalpana delivers Shodhana (cleansing), Ropana (healing) actions to the affected tissue. Here, Parada Malahara is a distinctive preparation that combines herbo-mineral ingredients, namely Tila taila, Sikta, Shuddha Parada, Nimba Rasa, Bhringaraja rasa, Sindhoora. This is one of the unique preparations where Shuddha Parada is used without converting it into other forms like Kajjali etc. The present review aims in analysing the probable mode of action of Parada Malahara mentioned in Rasatantrasaara evam Siddhaprayoga Sangraha.

Keywords: Malahara, Parada, Vrana, Sindhoora, Topical application, Wound healing.