A review on vishwadi dwadashanga kwath: an ayurvedic polyherbal formulation for vatavikara

Abstract

Background – Vata is the governing factor in the maintenance of equilibrium in the body. It is responsible for all types of movements in the human body as well as all types of reflexes carried out by Vata dosha. It is the only moving dosha among the three and it carries Pitta and Kapha all over the body along with it. In Ayurveda classics, most of the joint pain-related conditions have been explained under the heading of Vatavyadhi. eighty Nanatmaja Vata Vikara mentioned in Ayurveda classics. Vishwadi Dwadashanga Kwath is mentioned in one of the Vatahara Yoga in Gada Nigra. Aim and objectives – 1. To explore the mode of action of Vishwadi Dwadashanga Kwath in the management of Vatavikara. 2. To be aware of medicinal properties and encourage the use of Vishwadi Dwadashanga Kwath in the management of Vatavikara. Material and methods - For this study, Ayurveda Samhitas, authentic publications, the internet, and modern medical literature have been reviewed. Discussion – The ingredients of this kwath include Madhura-tikta rasa, Katu Vipaka, Ushna Virya, etc. On the overall effect of the Vishwadi Dwadashanga Kwath, it has been found that the drug has the properties of Vata-Kaphahara, Ushna Virya, Shothahara, Vedanasthapana which helps in the pacification of aggravated Vata and subside the pain. They all combinedly help in balancing the aggravated Vata dosha. All these above powerful ingredients in combination can give excellent results to control symptoms of Vatavyadhi’s. Conclusion - It is concluded that Vishwadi Dwadashanga Kwath can be used as an effective Ayurvedic medicine for Vatavyadi such as - Ekangavata, Sarvangavata, Katigraha, Gridhrasi, Avabahuka, Vishvachi etc.