EFFICACIOUS STUDY OF IKSHURAK (ASTERACANTHA LONGIFOLIA) KSHARA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THE GALL STONE (CHOLELITHIASIS) WITH VARIOUS VEHICLES

Abstract

Gall bladder stone (Cholelithiasis) is one of the commonest among the major gallbladder disease, affecting large population of community. In untreated cases it may lead to numerous complications. The clinicians and scientists all over the world are trying hard to find out any safe and effective remedy. The effective method for the treatment of gallbladder stone available so far is surgical maneuver. In surgical management of diseases sometimes patients have to lose the organ associated with disease. In this context Cholelithiasis (Gall bladder stone) is a disease in which patient has to sacrifice with his gall bladder. After the removal of gall bladder, patient becomes away from the normal physiological life and suffers from hyperacidity, nausea, dyspepsia etc. for whole life. Ayurveda being pioneer of the medical modalities of the world has a definite role in the management of such diseases. Efficacy of indigenous herbs in reference to the management of gall bladder stone has not been well documented till date. The critical review of Ayurveda literature revealed that Ikshuraka Kshara might be the solution of problem as Ikshuraka is hepato-protective and Kshara preparation is effective in stone management.