A review article on Vedanasthapan Mahakashaya, a Potent Ayurvedic Analgesic

Abstract

Pain is experienced as a subjective feeling. Several words such as Vedana, Shoola, Dukha, Ruja and Pida have been employed to describe pain. Due to its subjective nature, the intensity of pain varies from individual to individual, time to time, and site to site. Pain, predominantly caused by Vata, is a pathological symptom. Therefore, while screening the drug for this problem, it should be kept in mind and outstanding drugs that may prove useful in this regard should be selected. Within the Vedanasthapana Mahakashaya, mentioned in Charaka Samhita, certain medicinal compounds exhibit remarkable abilities to alleviate pain, regardless of its cause. A closer examination of these compounds has been studied in this paper which reveals their distinct pharmacological properties. These compounds display analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and mild sedative attributes, which collectively contribute to pain relief. This paper aims to scrutinize the pharmacological properties of compounds within the Vedana Sthapana Mahakashaya which display valuable insights into the multifaceted mechanisms through which pain can be effectively alleviated.