Abstract

*Dr. Akshata Sanjay Chavan and Dr. Sheela Pargunde

ABSTRACT

kushtha is the general term in Ayurved used to denote skin disease. It is been noticed that several peoples are infected with various skin diseases on daily basis. Inspite of having many medicines in the market it is been observed after treatment that are not been cured permanently. Gandirikadya taila mentioned in Chakradatta and Bhaishjya ratnawali was reviewed. The properties and action of ingredients present in this taila was reviewed from Ayurvedic samhitas, Chikitsa granthas and different search engines to understand the properties and action.. This taila are prepared by mixing of 8 different herbs along with gomutra and katu taila. Majority of drugs are tikta and katu rasatmaka, ushna virya and kaphashamaka, having kushthaghna properties. Thus, Topical application of Gandirikadya taila can turn out effective in treatment of mandala kushtha, dadru, vrana, kitibha.