Comprehensive study of MadanphalaKalpa (Pharmaceutical preparations of Madanaphala)

Abstract

TheMadanakalpa deals with the basic and important drugs used for Vamana (therapeutic emesis). Among the emetic drugs. Madanaphalais the best because it does not produces any adverse effects; therefore the section of Kalpa Sthana is started from Madanaphala formulations. Here after, a brief definition of Vamana and Virechana therapies, and the mode of action of these drugs has been described. The factors responsible for promoting therapeutic efficacy of these drugs have also been mentioned. Desha (habitats), suitable time and method for drug collection are given.Subsequent to collecting the Aushadh (drugs or herbs), storage and formulations of Madanaphala and specific procedure for administering emetic drugs have been given.Several dosage forms of Madanaphalaviz. – Vati (pills), Churna (powers), Kwath (linctus), Utkarika, Modaka, Shashkuli and in the form of Badara and Sashava have been discussed.