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==== Indication and contraindications ====

==== Indication and contraindications ====

Hot pradeha is indicated in vāta and kapha ailments while cold pradeha in conditions due to pittaja and raktaja disorders 28. It is also stated that alēpa is indicated in non-suppurative, inflammatory swellings (avidagdha sopha) whereas pradeha/upnah (poultice) is used for suppurative swellings29. Pradeha could also be applied at night in case of swellings caused by vata and kapha30.

Hot ''pradeha'' is indicated in ''vāta'' and ''kapha'' ailments while cold ''pradeha'' in conditions due to ''pittaja'' and ''raktaja'' disorders 28. It is also stated that ''alepa'' is indicated in non-suppurative, inflammatory swellings (''avidagdha sopha'') whereas ''pradeha/upnah'' (poultice) is used for suppurative swellings29. ''Pradeha'' could also be applied at night in case of swellings caused by ''vata'' and ''kapha''30.

Pastes should not be used at night. Stale paste, pastes applied on top of an existing layer, or repeating of used pastes are prohibited 31.  

Pastes should not be used at night. Stale paste, pastes applied on top of an existing layer, or repeating of used pastes are prohibited 31.  

Some references related to external medications in Kushtha Chikitsa 32

Some references related to external medications in [[Kushtha Chikitsa]] 32

Forms References Remarks

Forms References Remarks

Udgharsha CS.Ci.7/92 Avachurṇana, Chakrapani

Udgharsha CS.Ci.7/92 Avachurṇana, Chakrapani

Regarding taila, sarshapa taila (mustard oil) is most commonly used in kushtha.

Regarding ''taila, sarshapa taila'' (mustard oil) is most commonly used in ''kushtha''.

A specific procedure for obtaining pharmacologically active extract from palasha (Butea monosperma), an anti-parasitic, has been mentioned in the text as palashanirdaharasa. It is obtained by uprooting and then cutting the tree off the main root, burning off the segment above the root and collecting the resulting juices in an earthen pot79. [15-16]

A specific procedure for obtaining pharmacologically active extract from ''palasha'' (Butea monosperma), an anti-parasitic, has been mentioned in the text as ''palashanirdaharasa''. It is obtained by uprooting and then cutting the tree off the main root, burning off the segment above the root and collecting the resulting juices in an earthen pot 79. [15-16]

Vesavara is defined as mashed boneless flesh cooked with jaggery and ghrita, mixed with black pepper 81

''Vesavara'' is defined as mashed boneless flesh cooked with ''jaggery'' and ''ghrita'', mixed with black pepper 81

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