Mashi Kalpana - A Review

Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana branch deals with the preparation of medicine by using herbal, animal and metal origin. Metals and minerals are in frequent use in Indian system of medicine since long back without any untoward effect. Mashi Kalpana is the form of medicine which can be prepared by heating herbal or animal content upto transfer into carbonized form. Mashi Kalpana is used externally as well as internally. Mashi Kalpana is cost effective, less time consuming preparation and having quick result.

Management of periapical abscess with Jalaukavcharana (leech application) -A single case study

Jalaukavacharan is indicated in Vranashotha and advised exclusively in delicate patients for Raktamokshan (blood letting). In this case report a female patient of Pitta-kaphaj Prakruti suffering from periapical abscess due to dental carries was treated with Jalaukavacharan (leech application at cheek) in five sittings weekly once. The patient was cured completely without any untoward effect. Hence this case highlighted that Jalaukavacharan is effective remedy for management of periapical abscess.