Antimicrobial Activity of Arunshikahar Lepa Mentioned in Sharangdhar Samhita.

Authors

  • Rashmi V. Bedse
  • Dipalee S. Thakur

Keywords:

Arunshikahar Lepa, Arunshika, Kshudra Rogas, Sharangdhar Samhita, Scalp Sclerosis, Staphylococcus aureus, Antimicrobial Activity

Abstract

Introduction: ARUNSHIKA, the disease explained under kshudra rogas by Acharyas. It is mainly co-related to scalp sclerosis which is caused by Staphyalococcus aureus(staph). Local application of drugs is effective and feasible for skin and scalp related conditions. So Arunshikarahar lepa mentioned in Sharangdhar samhita is selected for the study. Aim: To study anti microbial activity of Arunshikahar lepa mentioned in Sharangdhar Samhita: Objectives: Preparation of Arunshikahar lepa, Physico chemical study Arunshikahar lepa and Anti microbial study Arunshikahar lepa. Methodology: The antimicrobial activity of Arunshikahar lepa was tested by using Agar disc diffusion method along with MIC. Result & Conclusion: Result & Conclusions were drawn on the basis of physico chemical study and anti microbial study results of Arunshikahar lepa mentioned in Sharangdhar Samhita.

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Published

2025-07-31

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Rashmi V. Bedse, & Dipalee S. Thakur. (2025). Antimicrobial Activity of Arunshikahar Lepa Mentioned in Sharangdhar Samhita. Ayurlog: National Journal of Research in Ayurved Science, 13(03). Retrieved from https://ayurlog.com/index.php/ayurlog/article/view/1286

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Vol. 13 No. 03 (2025): AYURLOG: NJ-RAS

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