Navaneeta-kalpa-A Novel approach

Abstract

Rasashastra the treasure of scientific solution to mankind diseases explains various specific mineral, herbomineral preparations. Navaneeta kalpas (Preparations made up of butter as one of the ingredient) are being specific and unique one among them. This explains specific quantity of  Navaneeta(butter)  processed  with specific ingredients along with its specific indications Eg in kshaya(Consumption), rasayana(rejuvinative), jwara adhikara(pyrexia), vrana adhikara(disorders of wounds) . These kalpas(preparations) are said to  be helpful  in rebuilding tissue elements   - dhatu , its efficacy in different disorders  affected  with weakness, immune deficiency  such as Consumption ,HIV  etc. And as a lepa (external application) in vrana adhikara (Wounds) due to blood disorders, which   are   to be validated scientifically where its success is promising.

KEY WORDS: Navaneeta (butter), Kalpa (preparations), Dhatu (tissue system), Vrana (wounds) .Jwara(fever), Kshaya (depletion).