An Exploratory Study of Clinical Efficacy of “Shwasahar Dashemani” inShwas Roga

Abstract

Shwasa is considered as the most serious disease in Ayurvedaand stated that none other disease kills as instantaneously as Shwasa.A high prevalence of respiratory disorders was observed in Delhi, 30.5 % people are affected the respiratory ailments.Shwasahar Mahakasayais one of the significant Ayurvedagroup of medicine which helps in improving Respiratory diseases. Study is todrill down the possible effect of Shwasahar Mahakasayabased on distribution of active principles explained in Ayurvedaclassical text. Percentage criteria is being analysed to get the clarity about the reason behind desired output. Rasa, Guna, Viryaand Vipakathese attributes are analyzed based on their component distribution. Distribution of dominating attributes among 10 Plants indicated in Shwashhar Mahakasaya are Katu Tikta Rasa, Laghu Guna, Ushna Viryaand Katu Vipaka. Results found out of the study is 31.82 % Katu Rasa, 36.36 Tikta Rasa, 43.48% Laghu Guna, 60.00% Ushna Viryaand 60.00% Katu Vipaka. Ushna Viryaof the drugs is responsible to alleviate Vataand the remaining other factors Laghu Guna, Katu Tikta Rasaand Katu Vipakaalong with Ushna Viryais responsible to alleviate Kapha. Equal potency in Rasapanchakawill produce final result in sequential manner where each aspect lined up with basic effects of Rasa. That is the best possible reason to get the great outcome through Shwashar dashemani.