Correspondence Address:
Dr. Priti Rathava (BAMS, MD) Assistant Professor in RSBK Department, K.J Institute of Ayurveda and Research,Savli, Vadodara. Email: pritir737@gmail.com Mob.no.:6353245133
Date of Acceptance: 2023-11-30
Date of Publication:2024-01-12
Article-ID:IJIM_277_01_24 https://ijim.co.in
Source of Support: Nill
Conflict of Interest: None declared
How To Cite This Article: Rathava P. Bedarkar P. Patgiri B. Critical Review on Haridrakhanda with Special Reference to Urticaria. Int J Ind Med 2023;4(12):06-15. DOI: http://doi.org/10.55552/IJIM.2023.41202
Background: Urticaria is recurrent, transient, cutaneous swelling and erythema which resolves within 24 hours without leaving residual cutaneous signs. Approximately 15 to 20% of the general population will have urticaria at least once during their lifetime. Haridrakhanda is one such formulation mentioned in classical text books specially indicated for curing Sheetapitta, Udarda, Kotha etc. A detailed literature survey has been conducted to explore the probable mode of action of Haridrakhanda in Sheetapitta. Most of the ingredients are having Immunomodulatory, antifungal, anti-bacterial, antioxidative and anti-inflammatory activity may work on Sheetapitta. Apart from the ingredients of the formulation are predominant with Katu, Tikta, Kashaya, Madhura Rasa, Ushna Virya, Katu and Madhura Vipaka and Kapha Pitta or Tridosha Shamaka qualities. All the contents of Haridrakhanda are having properties to control the allergic condition and improve Vyadhikshamatva (Immunomodulatory).
Keywords: Haridrakhanda, Sheetapitta
