Ayurvedic Treatments and Formulations Flashcards
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What is 'Shodhana' treatment in Ayurveda as opposed to 'Shamana'?
Answer: Shodhana eliminates doshas from the body; Shamana pacifies doshas without elimination
Shodhana (purification) therapy eliminates excess doshas and toxins from the body through Panchakarma, while Shamana (palliation) therapy pacifies and balances doshas without elimination.
What is the Ayurvedic formulation 'Arishtam' and how does it differ from 'Asava'?
Answer: Arishtam uses dry herbs; Asava uses fresh herbs in fermentation
Arishtam uses decoctions made from dry herbs as the base for fermentation, while Asava uses fresh herb juice or herbal water — both produce low-alcohol medicinal tonics through fermentation.
In Ayurvedic practice, which external therapy involves applying a warm herbal paste or poultice to the body?
Answer: Pradeha/Alepa (Lepa)
Lepa (also called Pradeha) refers to the external application of medicated herbal pastes or poultices to affected areas for conditions like joint pain, inflammation, and skin disorders.
What is 'Dhumapana' in Ayurvedic treatment protocols?
Answer: Medicated smoking or inhalation therapy
Dhumapana is Ayurvedic medicated smoking or inhalation therapy, where smoke from burning specific herbs is inhaled to treat respiratory disorders, headaches, and disorders of the head and neck.
The Ayurvedic preparation 'Arogya Vardhini Vati' is primarily indicated for which condition?
Answer: Liver and metabolic disorders including obesity and skin diseases
Arogya Vardhini Vati is a classical Ayurvedic tablet used for liver disorders, metabolic conditions, obesity, skin diseases, and as a Pitta-reducing formulation.
What is the role of 'Shodhita' (purified) metals and minerals in Ayurvedic formulations?
Answer: They are purified through specific processes to remove toxicity and enhance therapeutic potency
Shodhana (purification) processes render heavy metals and minerals like mercury, gold, and iron safe and therapeutically potent in Bhasma preparations, which are a cornerstone of Ayurvedic treatment for chronic disease.