Abstract

Pooja P. K., Hegde A. L.*, Pujar M. P. and Kumar Ashvini

ABSTRACT

Introduction- The word Upanaha means to tie or to bandage. It comes under Bahirparimarjana chikitsa. Step by step preparation of Upanaha is time consuming. Holding the point of patient compliance, an effort was done to modify the Upanaha into instant mix and carried out analytical study for further documentation. Methodology- Classical method of preparation of Upanaha (A concept of salvana Upanaha from Sushruta Vatavyadhi Chikitsa) was modified to Instant Upanaha mix by adding Carbopol gel, polyethylene glycol, methyl paraben, essential oil to it methodologically. Observation & Result- Instant Upanaha mix had brownish yellow colour with characteristic odour. Physico-chemical parameters were performed and analyzed. Discussion- Addition of Carbopol gel to classically prepared Salvana Upanaha mix made the formula watery. This might be because carbopol is unstable in salt containing formula. Conclusion-Considering the limiting factors of classical Salvana Upanaha, it was modified into Instant Upanaha mix. This pre-packed and preserved Upanaha packet should be heated in water bath and instantly used.