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Charaka mentioned some formulations for shodhan (cleansing) and ropan (healing) in this chapter. Along with single drug these formulations need to be further studied for their scientific validation.
 
Charaka mentioned some formulations for shodhan (cleansing) and ropan (healing) in this chapter. Along with single drug these formulations need to be further studied for their scientific validation.
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==== Shodhan (Cleansing) formulations ====
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==== ''Shodhana'' (Cleansing) formulations ====
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1. Decoctions of triphala, khadira (Acasia catechu Willd), daruharidra (Berberis aristata DC), nyagrodhadi group, bala (Sida cordifolia Linn.), kusa (Desmostachya bipinnata Stapf.), leaves of nimb (Azadirachta indica A. Juss) and badara (Zizyphus jujube Lam.) are regarded as cleansing drugs.  
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#Decoctions of triphala, khadira (Acasia catechu Willd), daruharidra (Berberis aristata DC), nyagrodhadi group, bala (Sida cordifolia Linn.), kusa (Desmostachya bipinnata Stapf.), leaves of nimb (Azadirachta indica A. Juss) and badara (Zizyphus jujube Lam.) are regarded as cleansing drugs.  
2. Tila paste, salt, haridra (Curcuma longa Linn.), daruharidra (Berberis aristata DC), trivrit (Operculina turpethum Linn.) ghrita, madhuka, nimba leaves.  
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#Tila paste, salt, haridra (Curcuma longa Linn.), daruharidra (Berberis aristata DC), trivrit (Operculina turpethum Linn.) ghrita, madhuka, nimba leaves.  
3. Manahsila (Realgar), manjistha, lac, haridra and daruharidra used as paste with ghee and honey
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#Manahsila (Realgar), manjistha, lac, haridra and daruharidra used as paste with ghee and honey
 
Ropan (healing) formulations:
 
Ropan (healing) formulations:
1. Decoction of nyagrodha, udumbara, asvattha, kadamba, plaksha, vetasa, karavira (Nerium indicum Mill.), arka (Calotropis procera R. Br.) and kutaja (Holarrhena antidysentrica Linn.) are wound healing. Candana (Santalum album Linn.), lotus stamens, daruharidra bark, blue water lily, meda (Polygonatum airrhifolium Royle), mahameda (Polygonatum airrhifolium Royle), murva (Marsdenia tenacissima W. & A.), lajjalu (Mimosa pudica Linn.) and madhuyasti-  
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##Decoction of nyagrodha, udumbara, asvattha, kadamba, plaksha, vetasa, karavira (Nerium indicum Mill.), arka (Calotropis procera R. Br.) and kutaja (Holarrhena antidysentrica Linn.) are wound healing. Candana (Santalum album Linn.), lotus stamens, daruharidra bark, blue water lily, meda (Polygonatum airrhifolium Royle), mahameda (Polygonatum airrhifolium Royle), murva (Marsdenia tenacissima W. & A.), lajjalu (Mimosa pudica Linn.) and madhuyasti-  
2. Pase of ghee prepared with  Prapaundarika, jivanti, gojihva (Onosma bracteatum Wall.), dhataki, bala and sesamum  
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##Pase of ghee prepared with  Prapaundarika, jivanti, gojihva (Onosma bracteatum Wall.), dhataki, bala and sesamum  
3. Oil of Kampillaka (Mallotus philippinensis Muell Arg), vidanga (Embelia ribes Burm), kutaja, triphala, bala, patola (Trichosanthes dioica Roxb.), nimba, musta (Cyperus rotundus Linn.), priyangu, khadira, dhataki, sarja, ela (Elleteria cardamomum Maton.), aguru (Aquilaria agallocha Roxb.) and candana  
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##Oil of Kampillaka (Mallotus philippinensis Muell Arg), vidanga (Embelia ribes Burm), kutaja, triphala, bala, patola (Trichosanthes dioica Roxb.), nimba, musta (Cyperus rotundus Linn.), priyangu, khadira, dhataki, sarja, ela (Elleteria cardamomum Maton.), aguru (Aquilaria agallocha Roxb.) and candana  
4. Oil prepared with equal quantity of prapaundarika, mahuka, kakoli (Roscoca procera Wall.), ksirakakoli (Roscoca procera Wall.), chandana and rakta chandana (Pterocarpus santalinus Linn.)  
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##Oil prepared with equal quantity of prapaundarika, mahuka, kakoli (Roscoca procera Wall.), ksirakakoli (Roscoca procera Wall.), chandana and rakta chandana (Pterocarpus santalinus Linn.)  
5. Oil cooked with durva juice or kampillaka or paste of daruharidra bark.
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##Oil cooked with durva juice or kampillaka or paste of daruharidra bark.
6. Powders of barks of kakubha (Termalia arjuna), udumbara, asvattha, lodhra (Symplocos racemosa Roxb), jambu (Eugenia jambolana Lam) and katphala (Myrica esculenta Buch-Ham).
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##Powders of barks of kakubha (Termalia arjuna), udumbara, asvattha, lodhra (Symplocos racemosa Roxb), jambu (Eugenia jambolana Lam) and katphala (Myrica esculenta Buch-Ham).
Remedies for post healing complications:
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1. The paste prepared by bhasmas of iron, kasisa and  triphala (haritaki,vibhitaki and amalaki) flowers provides blackness in the newly formed skin quickly.  
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==== Remedies for post healing complications ====
2. Kaliyaka (Jateorhiza palmata  Miers), nata /tagara (Valeriana wallichii DC), mango seeds, nagakesara, iron and triphala powder mixed with cow-dung juice make an excellent paste for reviving normal colour in skin.  
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3. Roots of dhyamaka, asvattha and nicula (Barringtonia acutangula Linn), lac, gairic(red-ochre), nagakesara and kasisa-These restores the natural colour of the skin.
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#The paste prepared by bhasmas of iron, kasisa and  triphala (haritaki,vibhitaki and amalaki) flowers provides blackness in the newly formed skin quickly.  
4. Lodhra, leafbuds of nyagrodha, khadira, triphala and ghrita - this combination used as paste provides looseness and softness in wounds.
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#Kaliyaka (Jateorhiza palmata  Miers), nata /tagara (Valeriana wallichii DC), mango seeds, nagakesara, iron and triphala powder mixed with cow-dung juice make an excellent paste for reviving normal colour in skin.  
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#Roots of dhyamaka, asvattha and nicula (Barringtonia acutangula Linn), lac, gairic(red-ochre), nagakesara and kasisa-These restores the natural colour of the skin.
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#Lodhra, leafbuds of nyagrodha, khadira, triphala and ghrita - this combination used as paste provides looseness and softness in wounds.
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The role of diet is very important in wounded patients which can be considered for further research as Charaka mentioned that wounded patients should abstain from salt, sour, pungent, hot, burning and heavy food and drinks and also sexual intercourse.
 
The role of diet is very important in wounded patients which can be considered for further research as Charaka mentioned that wounded patients should abstain from salt, sour, pungent, hot, burning and heavy food and drinks and also sexual intercourse.
  

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