REVIEW OF DHANYAMLA: PREPARATION AND THERAPEUTIC ASPECT
Dr. Rupesh Subhash Khadke and Dr. Alakananda Damodar Kulkarni*
ABSTRACT
The classical Ayurvedic texts are endowed with unique treatment modalities.Panchakarma procedures is a backbone of Ayurveda. Dhanyamla has a greatimportance in Panchakarma procedures. Dhanyamla has a great therapeutic value. Itis widely used in India. The word Dhanyamla is comprised of two word Dhanyaand Amla. It is a sour medicated liquid preparation prepared by fermentationprocess of various cereal. Dhanyamla can be used both internally and externally.Oral administration of Dhanyamla increases appetite and digestion. Externally it isused in Parisheka Sweda mainly for diseases of the musculoskeletal system. It isused to treat Sarvangavata, Rheumatoid Arthritis (Amavata), Obesity, Diabeticsensory neuropathy, Jwara. Inflammatory diseases and Vata disorders mainlyrelated to Kapha dosha. This article describes the preparation of Dhanyamla,synonyms, guna and its use in various medical conditions.
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