A Retrospective Study of Ghana Kalpana
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2018, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
Bhaishajya Kalpana is the branch of Ayurveda which primarily deals with different kinds of dosage forms & their therapeutic utility. The Panchavidha Kashaya Kalpana have great importance as they form the primary or basic dosage forms from which other secondary dosage forms are prepared. Ghana Kalpana is the modified form of Kwath Kalpana and is an exclusive contribution of ayurvedic science. Different varieties of Ghana are mentioned in various ayurvedic classics & they are most accepted varieties of ayurvedic dosage forms due to its easy administration, palatability & long shelf life. In this article an attempt has been made to have an understanding regarding the meaning of Ghana, general method of preparation & its various therapeutic indications.
Authors and Affiliations
Vidyashree . , Aparna Nandakumar, Vatsalya D Ghanekar, Ashok Kumar B N, Radhika Ranjan Geethesh P, Ravindra Angadi
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