European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

A SCIENTIFIC REVIEW ON MURDHANI TAIL IN AYURVEDIC PANCHKARMA WITH REFERENCE TO ITS PHARMACODYNAMIC ACTION

*Dr. Radha Avinashrao Chawardol

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda, or the science of life, has been benefiting humanity since historical times. Its sole intention is to treat the cause of diseases and not merely the disease itself. In this competitive modern world, numerous people suffer from many physical and mental illness. Ayurveda provides several measures to combat these pathological conditions and ancient Panchkarma is one such approach that provides benefits in several diseases. Panchkarma therapy purify body by virtue of its different approaches including Abhyanga and Shirodhara, etc. These activities are performed with the help of some liquid preparation like Taila, which used for various purposes in Panchkarma therapy. These Taila preparations penetrate skin and affect both local and systemic functions by virtue of their Snigdha, Ushna, Sukshma and Vyavayi properties. Considering importance of this Ayurvedic approach present article briefly summarizes scientific aspects on Murdhani Tail with reference to its Pharmacodynamic actions.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Murdhani Tail, Panchkarma, Abhyanga, Shirodhara, Pichu, Shirobasti.