ABSTRACT

Background: Being the oldest methodical branch of knowledge, Ayurveda speaks its reality in the sketch of philosophy. There are many classical formulations which are commonly practiced for treating various diseases but in maximum cases there is lack of data regarding their detailed mechanism of action. Such one multidrug classical formulation is Ketaki Sarkarai mainly practiced in Kerala. It is an unexplored formulation mentioned in Arogya Raksha Kalpadrumah - (Kerala's Tradition of Ayurvedic Pediatric Care) Text in Krimi Chikitsa (Treatment of Worm Infestation) chapter. The ingredients are Ketaki (root) [Pandanus tectorius Soland], Vilanga [Embelia ribes Burm.F.], Vyosha [Zingiber officinale Roxb.], Bhunimba Andrographis paniculata (Roxb.) Wall. Ex Nees, Palasa (flower) [Butea monosperma (Lam.) Kuntze, Syn.B.], Abhaya [Terminalia chebula Retz.] and Guda (Jaggery). Material: Material related to Ketaki Sarkara is collected by online articles, journals, ayurvedic text books. Conclusion: In this review different properties of Ketaki Sarkara is being focused and its widely use in present day general practice is suggested for the purpose of dose uniformity, palatability and applicability. Keywords: Ketaki Sarkara, Ayurveda, Arogya Raksha Kalpadrumah, Krimi roga
Publication date: 05/03/2022

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2022/11.3.1073