A comprehensive evaluation of Rukshana Karma in clinical utility - A Review Article

Radhika Ketkar; I.B. Kotturshetti; Samiuzzama Davalbhai

doi:10.21760/jaims.9.4.36

Radhika Ketkar Associate Professor, Department of Panchakarma, SBG Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.
I.B. Kotturshetti Professor & Principal, RGE’s Ayurvedic Medical College, Hospital and Post Graduation Research Centre, Ron, Karnataka, India.
Samiuzzama Davalbhai Assisstant Professor, Department of Panchakarma, SBG Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.9.4.36

Keywords: Rukshana, Apatarpana, Upakrama, Shadvidhopakrama, Langhana, Ayurveda

Abstract

Acharya Charaka presented six unique approaches to therapy known as Shadvidhopakramas.
Rukshana is one among them. The term 'Upakrama' has multiple meanings, including planning, starting, remedy, and preparation. Upakrama is the process of planning and implementing an appropriate therapy modality. The word meaning of Rukshana is “The quality that is devoid of Snigdhata”. The drugs or the Procedures which induce Kharatva in the body are called Rukshana. These properties make Rukshana an important principle in the treatment of Santarpana Janya, Kapha Meda Pradhana Vadhis. It also plays a major role in controlling Kleda and treating Aama Dosha. Rukshana can be advised either internally in the form of Kashaya, Takra, Arishta Pana or externally as Udvartana, Ruksha Sweda.

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