Dashanga lepa is one of the powder combination used as external application. The powder is mixed with ghee and applied. Its mainly indicated in pitta predominent conditions. The word Dashanga lepa consists two words ‘Dasha’ means 10 and ‘Anga’ means parts or ingredients so as the name.
Ingredients of Dashanga Lepa:
- Shirisha (Albizia lebbeck)
- Yashti (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
- Nata/Tagara (Valeriana wallichi)
- Chandana (Santalum album)
- Ela (Elettaria cardamomum)
- Mamsi/Jatamamsi (Nardostachys jatamansi)
- Haridra dwaya
1. Haridra (Curcuma longa)
2. Daruharidra (Berberis aristata) - Kushta (Saussurea lappa)
- Baala/Hrivera (Pavonia odorata)
Indications of Dashanga Lepa:
- Visarpa
- Kushta
- Jwara
- Shotha
Mode of use :
Dashanga lepa powder has to be mixed with Ghee and applied.
Referenec:
- Bhaishajya Ratnavali Visarpa chikitsa/19