A Critical Review on Pharmacodynamics Properties of Sweda Daurgandhahara Lepa Mentioned in Sharangadhara Samhitha and Introducing as a Remedy for Bromhidrosis

Abstract

In Ayurveda, Athisthaulya (obesity), Shonitha dushti (vitiation of blood), and Sweda vaha srotho dushti (vitiation of channels carrying sweat) are considered causative factors of Sweda daurgandhya. In modern medicine, this condition is known as bromhidrosis. This study aims to identify the pharmacodynamics properties of ingredients in a selected Daurandhahara lepa and propose it as a remedy for bromhidrosis. The medicinal prescription was sourced from Sharangadhara Samhitha, and pharmacodynamics properties were gathered from authentic texts, previous research, journal articles, and websites. The medicinal paste includes Bulath kola (Piper betel), Suwadakottan (Saussurea lappa), and Aralu (Terminalia chebula). The pharmacodynamics properties of these ingredients include: Rasa (taste): 30% Tikta, 30% Katu, 20% Madura, 10% Amla, 10% Kashaya, Guna (quality): 50% Laghu, 33.34% Ruksha, 16.66% Thikshna, Veerya (potency): 100% Ushna, Vipaka (postdigestive effect): 67% Katu, 33% Madhura. Most ingredients have Kaphavata Shamaka and Tridosha Shamaka actions.