ASAVA AND ARISHTA UNDER UMBRELLA OF SANDHANA KALPANA

Abstract

Sandhana Kalpana is very common Kalpana described in Ayurvedic literature. We can found many footprints of Sandhana Kalpana in Vedas also. Asava and Arishta are popularly used in Ayurvedic practice. These preparations occupy unique position in pharmaceutics on account of their superiority to other preparations. These are defined as the preparations which contain self-generated alcohol. They can be stored for long time without losing their potency instead there is increase in the potency as these preparations becomes old. Asava and Arishta preparations preserve their qualities even if they become old. This clearly indicates their long shelf life. Asava and Arishta have quick absorbable nature and high therapeutic effectiveness. The self-generated alcohol plays an important role in making these preparations more superior from pharmaceutical as well as therapeutic point of view.