Analytical study of modified Manashiladi Lepa into Ointment

Suresh Y; Prashanth BK; Ravi Rao S; Zenica D’Souza; Krishnamurthy MS

doi:10.21760/jaims.5.4.10

Suresh Y Associate Professor, Dept. of Agadatantra, Alva’s Ayurveda Medical College, Moodbidiri, INDIA.
Prashanth BK Principal, Prasanna Ayurveda Medical College, Belthangady, INDIA.
Ravi Rao S Professor, Department of Dravyaguna, Dept. of Rasa Shastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, Alva’s Ayurveda Medical College, Moodbidiri, Karnataka, INDIA.
Zenica D’Souza Principal, Dept. of Rasa Shastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, Alva’s Ayurveda Medical College, Moodbidiri, Karnataka, INDIA.
Krishnamurthy MS Professor and HOD, Dept. of Rasa Shastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, Alva’s Ayurveda Medical College, Moodbidiri, Karnataka, INDIA.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.5.4.10

Keywords: Manashladi Lepa, Ointment, Analytical study.

Abstract

Lepa Kalpana is one amongst the external application used in Ayurveda. Manashiladi Lepa is a formulation explained in ‘Rasa Tantra Sara Va Siddha Prayoga Sangraha’ for the prevention of scar in the skin surface. The formulation contains Ghrita and Madhu which is to be mixed with the powder of the herbs told in the formulation. In the present scenario, the Lepa Kalpana is not liked by the patients themselves as it leaves behind residual marks on the skin surface and stains the cloth if it comes in contact with it. Hence a modified Lepa in the form of ointment which contains reduced amount of oiliness and good packing is accepted by all. Literary review done through various sources like books, journals and internet revealed that, no modification studies have been carried out on this formulation yet. The Lepa is modified into an ointment for its easy acceptability and usage. The formulation is tested for its analytical values and discussed in the article.