A Systematic Review on Therapeutic Potential of Shwaskuthara Rasa

Abstract

Herbomineral formulations in Ayurved are known for their potency in fewer doses. Shwaskuthara Rasa is one of the herbomineral formulations used very widely in practice. The systematic study was planned to explore the therapeutic potential of the Shwaskuthara Rasa based on Ayurvedic and contemporary assessment parameters from the clinical researches conducted previously with the help of various database. To review the clinical effects of Shwaskuthara Rasa in different diseases based on different assessment parameters, exact dose, duration, Anupana (vehicle) and it’s safety, the articles published in PubMed, Google scholar, Google and ClinicalTrials.gov database and AYUSH online research portal were searched, collected, segregated, analyzed and interpreted. It was observed that Shwaskuthara Rasa is safe and efficacious as a single as well as an adjuvant therapy. But the evidences are scanty to establish the clinical potential of Shwaskuthara Rasa as only seven researches are available with less sample size. Hence, studies are recommended in larger samples in comparison with the standard line of treatment in mild, moderate and severe cases so that it may be useful in emergency condition to treat attacks of Asthma.