Utility of manjisthadi lepa in soft tissue inflammation

In the context of Bhagna (fractures), Chikitsa sthana of Sushruta Samhita, a classical treatise of Ayurveda the entire protocol for management of different kinds of injuries is elaborated. Manjisthadi Lepa according to the mode of application either Ushna or Sita can facilitate the healing of soft t...

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Published in:	Ancient science of life Vol. 28; no. 3; p. 40
Main Authors:	Hegde, Pallavi A, Kumar, P H Hemantha
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	India Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd 01-07-2009 Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd
Subjects:	Care and treatment Fractures Fractures (Injuries) Inflammation Medicinal plants Original Prevention Manjisthadi Lepa Synovitis Cellutitis Deep vein thrombosis Ushna Lepa Sheeta Lepa Thrombophlebitis
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Summary:	In the context of Bhagna (fractures), Chikitsa sthana of Sushruta Samhita, a classical treatise of Ayurveda the entire protocol for management of different kinds of injuries is elaborated. Manjisthadi Lepa according to the mode of application either Ushna or Sita can facilitate the healing of soft tissue injury like Deep vein thrombosis, Cellutitis, Synovitis and Thrombophlebitis. It is proposed that symptomatic relief can be achieved with Sheeta Lepa in Acute conditions of Abhighata (injury)were Rakta and Pitta are mainly vitiated and UshnaLepa in Chronic conditions were Vata Kapha are vitiated.
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ISSN:	0257-7941 2249-9547