A Literary Review of Local Application of Palasha kshara (Alkali of Butea monosperma [Lam.] Taub.) in Cervical Erosion: An Ayurvedic Understanding

Autor: Pragati Saxena, Anuradha Roy, Binay Sen
Jazyk: English<br />Hindi
Rok vydání: 2024
Předmět:
Zdroj: Journal of Ayurveda, Vol 18, Iss 2, Pp 154-159 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2321-0435
2582-7693
DOI: 10.4103/joa.joa_124_22
Popis: Objective:(1) To review the studies on Palasha kshara in cervical erosion for better Ayurvedic understanding and (2) Development of a treatment modality that is more efficient and cost-effective at the same time.Data Source:Classical Ayurvedic textbooks Charak Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Ashtanga Sangraha, Bhavprakash Nighantu, commentaries, modern literature, and research journals available from database PubMed and Google Scholar were searched to interpret the action of Kshara and Palasha.Review Methods:Both Ayurveda classics and recent research on the Palasha kshara and its therapeutic significance in cervical erosion (CE) were explored.Results:It is found that different scholars worked on Palasha kshara and quoted its importance in the management of CE.Conclusion:Understanding the role and action of Palasha kshara is crucial for developing a treatment modality that is efficient and cost-effective simultaneously.
Databáze: Directory of Open Access Journals