Gada Nigraha is very well known ancient text of Ayurveda. It acquaints us with many indispensable formulations. Many of these formulations are unfathomed. Eminently many Asava Arishtas mentioned by Acharya are very unique in their method of preparation like Gugguluvasava, Tambulasava, Kushmandasava, Gandikadronasava, Narikelasava etc. here an effort is made to accentuate these formulations with intention of carrying further exploration in this regard

Dr. Manoj Kumar Samantaray

Dr. Sneha Dinesh Patel

Dr. Sruthi C.V

Dr. Vikram S.

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                                                      REVIEW ARTICLE Mar-Apr 2020  Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences | Mar - Apr  2020 | Vol. 5 | Issue 2 130  Review on unexplored Asava Arishthas of Gada Nighraha Dr. Sneha Dinesh Patel1, Dr. Sruthi C.V2, Dr. Manoj Kumar Samantaray2, Dr. Vikram S.3 1Post Graduate Scholar, 2Professor, 3Professor & HOD, Department of Rasashastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana, Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Science and Reseach, Bangalore, Karnataka, INDIA.                         INTRODUCTION Gada Nigraha is one of the ancient text of Ayurveda which is believed to be arisen around 13th century. it is believed to be one of the important authoritative writings on Ayurveda which was written by Acharya Shodhala in 13th century. It presents most of the theoretical edifice of Ayurveda and concentrates mainly on different formulations, their preparations and indications. It is prized for its enumeration and description of numerous pharmacological formulations. Many of such formulations quoted in the text are not explored till the date. Gada Nigraha, a noteworthy and important medieval Ayurvedic work of Shodala is composed in two distinct Address for correspondence:  Dr. Sneha Dinesh Patel Department of Rasashastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana, Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Science and Reseach, Bangalore, Karnataka, INDIA.             E-mail: snehapatel4284@gmail.com  Submission Date: 17/03/2020 Accepted Date: 22/04/2020 Access this article online Quick Response Code Website: www.jaims.in  Published by Maharshi Charaka Ayurveda Organization, Vijayapur, Karnataka (Regd) under the license CC-by-NC-SA parts and contains about 10,054 (2,700+7,354) verses. The first part is a collection of formulae arranged according to the several types Of  pharmaceutical preparations and the second one is a comprehensive text dealing with both Nidana and Chikitsa, arranged as per the Astangas (8 major divisions) of Ayurveda. The diseases are arranged systematically, which is a new feature and their order differs from Madhava Nidana. Here an attempt is made to bring an unexplored Asava Arishtas from Gada Nigraha into limelight. MATERIALS AND METHODS  Guggulvasava[1] Guggulvasava is one of the sui generis and cryptic formulation which falls under Sandhana Kalpana. The solitary reference of Guggulvasava is quoted by Acharya Shodala in Gada Nighraha. Acharya has mentioned about the ingredients and few of their quantities. But the procedure of preparation of Guggulvasava is ambiguous and uncustomary. Guggulvasava is divulged exclusively by Acharya Shodala under 6th chapter  named Aasva Adhikara as Bhagandare Guggulvasava. One of the anomalous features of Guggulvasa is its time of fermentation. Unlike other Asavas this one is explained to be kept for Sandhana for 6 months. Another unique attribute A B S T R A C T  Gada Nigraha is very well known ancient text of Ayurveda. It acquaints us with many indispensable formulations. Many of these formulations are unfathomed. Eminently many Asava Arishtas mentioned by Acharya are very unique in their method of preparation like Gugguluvasava, Tambulasava, Kushmandasava, Gandikadronasava, Narikelasava etc. here an effort is made to accentuate these formulations with intention of carrying further exploration in this regard. Key words: Gada Nigraha, Asava, Arishtas, Gugguluvasava.    Dr. Sneha Dinesh Patel et al. Review on unexplored Asava Arishthas of Gada Nighraha ISSN: 2456-3110                                                       REVIEW ARTICLE Mar-Apr 2020  Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences | Mar - Apr  2020 | Vol. 5 | Issue 2 131  of Guggulvasava is it contains Ikshu Shukta as Sandhana Dravya. Ingredients  SN Sanskrit Name Quantity 1. Haritaki 100 Pala  2. Vibhitaki 100 Pala 3. Amalaki 1 Prastha  4. Guggulu 4 Pala  5. Twak 4 Pala  6. Ela 4 Pala  7. Pippali mula 4 Pala  8. Chavya 4 Pala  9. Chitraka 4 Pala  10. Dipyaka 4 Pala  11. Vyosha 4 Pala  12. Talispatra 4 Pala  13. Musta 4 Pala  14. Nagkeshara 4 Pala  15. Katphala 4 Pala  16. Jala 1 Drona 17. Dhataki pushpa 1 Prastha  18. Guda 200 Pala  19. Draksha 10 Pala  20. Dadimba 10 Pala  21. Khanda 10 Pala  22. Ikshu Rasa Shukta Quantity not mentioned  Drugs from 1 to 15 are taken in specified quantity and boiled with 1 Drona of Jala and reduced to ¼ to obtain Kashaya. Kashaya is then cooled and added with dhataki pushpa, cleaned jaggery, grinded Dadimba, Draksha and Khanda in Dhoopit Sandhana Patra and is mixed well. Ikshu Shukta is added to Sandhana Patra after the formation of Jatarasa. It is advised to keep Asava for Sandhana for the period of 6 months.  Tambulasava[2]  This is another very unique Asava mentioned by Acharya Shodhala. It is mentioned as a Shreshta Rasayana and is indicated in Arsh, Ashmari, etc. Uniqueness of this Asava is ts ingredients. This is the only Asava of Tambula mentioned in our classics. Ingredients  SN Ingredient  Quantity  1. Dhataki Pushpa  7 Pala  2. Puga  2 Pala 3. Khadira  2 Pala 4. Tambula  1500 leaves  5. Madhu 100 Pala 6. Kankola  2 Pala  7. Pippali  2 Pala 8. Triphala  2 Pala 9. Jatiphala  2 Pala 10. Ela  2 Pala 11. Lavanga  2 Pala 12. Nagkesara   2 Pala 13. Jala  150 Pala  14. Guda 300 Pala  Dr. Sneha Dinesh Patel et al. Review on unexplored Asava Arishthas of Gada Nighraha ISSN: 2456-3110                                                       REVIEW ARTICLE Mar-Apr 2020  Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences | Mar - Apr  2020 | Vol. 5 | Issue 2 132  It is mentioned to wash Sandhana Patra with Jambu Patra Kwatha  do the Dhoopan of Sandhana Patra with Agaru Aadi Sugandhita Dravya. After Dhoopan, pit is made in the ground and  Patra is placed in a pit in such a way that half of the Patra is under the ground.  To this Patra Dhataki Pushpa, Puga, Khadira are added in specified quantity. Clean Tambula Patras are taken and crushed in Khalwa Yantra. Specified quantity of all other ingredients mentioned in above table are taken and added to Sandhna Patra. Every day string is done, on 3rd day Guda is added and it is kept for Sandhana after the completion of Sandhana Asava is filtered and stored in airtight containers. Narikelasava[3] It is yet another very interesting formulation mentioned in Gada Nigraha. It is unique in its method of preparation and ingredients. It is mentioned as best aphrodisiac and formulated by lord Shiva himself . Ingredients SN Ingredients  Quantity  1. Narikela Jala  1 Drona  2. Ikshu Rasa  ½ Drona 3. Shalmali Rasa  1 Prastha  4. Dashmoola Swarasa /Kwatha 1 Prastha  5. Chaturjata  16 Pala   6. Dhataki  1 Shana  7. Kasturi 2 Pala  8. Kesara  2 Pala 9. Tagara  2 Pala 10. Chandana  2 Pala 11. Deva Pushpa  2 Pala  All Ingredients are taken in mentioned quantity and mixed together in Sandhana Patra and placed for fermentation for 1 month. After 1 month it is filtered and can be administered according to Dosha and Agnibala. Gandika Drona Asava[4] It is exclusively mentioned in Gada Nighraha and is unique for its method of preparation and its ingredients as it contains Saindhava. It is indicated Arsha, Bhagandara, Grahani, Medoroga, Prameha, etc.  Ingredients  SN Ingredients  Quantity  1. Jala  1 Drona  2. Ikshu Rasa  1 Drona  3. Dhanyaka  1 Kudava  4. Yavani  1 Kudava  5. Dipyaka  1 Kudava  6. Chaturjata  2 Pala  7. Jeeraka  2 Pala  8. Madhu  1 Kudava  9. Saindhava Lavana  Quantity not mentioned  All mentioned ingredients along with water are mixed in Sandhana Patra which should be smeared with Ghrita and fumigated with Sugandhita Dravyas. It is stored for 10 nights and then filtered and stored and administered by mixing water each time. Kushmanda Asava[5]  Another very unique formulation from Gada Nigraha with an unique process of preparation. It is indicated for Dhatukshaya, Mandagni, Grahani, Pliharoga, Raktapitta, Sthoulya, etc. Ingredients SN Ingredient  Quantity  1. Kushmanda Rasa  1 Drona  2. Guda  ½  Drona  Dr. Sneha Dinesh Patel et al. Review on unexplored Asava Arishthas of Gada Nighraha ISSN: 2456-3110                                                       REVIEW ARTICLE Mar-Apr 2020  Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences | Mar - Apr  2020 | Vol. 5 | Issue 2 133  3. Trikatu  8 Pala  4. Chaturjataka 8 Pala 5. Indrayava  8 Pala 6. Guduchu Satva  8 Pala 7. Mocharasa 8 Pala 8. Padmaka  8 Pala 9. Loha Churna  8 Pala 10. Bhunimba  8 Pala 11. Dhataki Pushpa  16 Pala  All above ingredients are mixed together in Sandhana Patra which is then sealed and placed for 1 month in a pit made in ground. After completion of Sandhana it should be filtered and administered every day in  conditions mentioned above. Rasayana Arishta[6]  As name suggest it is indicated for Bala Vardhana and Vali Palitya Nashaka. It is said to be formulated by Ashwini Kumar. Ingredients  SN Ingredients  Quantity  1. Pippali & Pippali Moola  16 Pala  2. Shunthi  16 Pala 3. Brhati  16 Pala 4. Pashan Bheda  16 Pala 5. Patala  16 Pala 6. Devdaru  16 Pala 7. Gokshura  16 Pala 8. Jala  64 Pala  9. Khanda Sharkara   200 Pala  10. Loha Patra  2 Pala  11. Mrudwika  2 Pala  12. Shatapushpa  2 Pala  13. Madhu  2 Prastha  Kashaya of drugs from 1 to 7 is prepared and cooled down and then  poured in Sandhana Patra. Then all other ingredients are mixed in the Patra and then it is kept for Sandhana. Sandhana is done in Mrugashira, Pushya, Hasta, Rohini Nakshatra for 12 nights and then after completion of Sandhana it is filtered  and used. CONCLUSION Gada Nigraha consists of many such unique Asava Arishtas aimed at reviving health and combating diseases. This formulations are not been explored much. By looking into the combinations of ingredients one can imagine its efficacy. An effort should be made bring these wonderful formulations in lime light by formulating these formulations and standardizing their method of preparation there after proving its efficacy by clinical trials. REFERENCES 1. 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