A review on Charakokta Kanthya Mahakashaya

Dr. Jyothi Alias Jyotsna P. Baragi; Dr. Smita M. Choudari

doi:10.21760/jaims.v5i06.1137

Dr. Jyothi Alias Jyotsna P. Baragi Assistant Professor, Dept of Samhita & Siddhanta, BLDEA’S AVS Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Vijayapur, Karnataka, INDIA.
Dr. Smita M. Choudari Assistant Professor, Dept. of Kayachikitsa, BLDEA’S AVS Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Vijayapur, Karnataka, INDIA.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v5i06.1137

Keywords: Mahakashaya, Kanthya, Hitakara

Abstract

Ayurvedic classical texts provide unique treatment modalities and medication for the disease conditions. It mainly aims to maintain the health & cure the Vyadhi. Throat is considered as a common pathway for the respiratory and digestive tract. Any kind of alteration in normalcy in the function of throat has been considered as Kantha or Gala roga in Ayurvedic texts. Kantha is one among the Dashapranayatana any harm to this may lead to various Vikruties. Acharya Charaka in Shatvirechana Shatashritiya Adhaya of Bheshaja Chatushka explained 50 groups of Mahakashayas based on Karmas. Kanthyamaha Kashaya is one such group which is said to be more effective in Kanthagata Vikaras & are Hitakara for the Kantha. The Drugs in Kanthya Mahakashaya are Sariva, Ikshumula, Madhuka, Pippali, Draksha, Vidari, Kaitarya, Hamsapadi, Bruhati & Kanthakarika. These drugs can be used individually or in combination. These drugs are Madhura, Katu, Tikta, Rasapradhana, Ushna, Sheeta Virya, Katu, Madhura Vipaka, Ruksha, Laghu, Snigdha Guna and Tridoshaghna properties. Due to these qualities they cure Kanthagata Vikaras or are said to be Hitakara for the Kantha. This article is an attempt to describe Charakokta Kanthya Mahakashaya.

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