European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

ARTICULATION AND ASSESSMENT OF KASHAYA FOR ARSHA

Ramakrishna S.*, Dhanush S. R., Vindyashree L., Lavanya M. B., Omkar S. and Darshini C. S.

ABSTRACT

Arsha is a common affliction which has been described and treated since the beginning of human civilization. Hemorrhoid cushions are a part of normal anatomy but become pathological when swollen or inflamed. Although surgery is an effective treatment of hemorrhoids, it is reserved for advanced disease and it can be associated with appreciable complications. Meanwhile, non-operative treatments are not fully effective, in particular those of topical or pharmacological approach. Hence, improvements in our understanding of the development of novel and innovative methods for the treatment of hemorrhoids. Ayurveda provides a cure and prevents recurrences. The modern lifestyle which includes taking junk, spicy and nonfibrous food with sedentary habits gives more incidences of piles. Traditional medicine practioneers are using a combination of leaf powders of Radish and Papaya for curing the above disorder. Hence an attempt was made to formulate the kashayam by using the above leaf powders for the prevention of recurrence of the Arsha.

Keywords: Arsha, Kashaya, Raphanus Sativus, Carica papaya.