Concept of taila kalpana in ayurvedic pharmaceutics “a critical review” Array Section Review of Article

Abstract

Ayurveda is the ocean of knowledge about life ,is an eternal science.Various dosage forms have been described in the Ayurvedic texts. This makes Ayurveda more effective and popular. Medicated Taila in ayurvedic pharmaceutics is described in detail under Sneha Kalpana section along with preparation of medicated Ghrita Sneha kalpana is an unique contribution of Ayurvedic science. In this article an attempt has been made to review regarding properties of taila, process of method of preparations of drugs, stages of paka (preparation) and its various therapeutic indications. Keywords: Medicated, Taila, Ghrita, Sneha, Kalpana, Murchana