Sandhana Kalpana: A progressive review

Abstract

Growing awareness about harmful adverse effects of allopathic medicine has led to interest in Ayurveda at the international level as well as within India. Ayurveda comprises of various types of formulations including fermented forms, namely, Madya and Sukta, Sandhan kalpa. Sandhan kalpas consist of unique and valuable therapeutic indications due to their efficacy and stability. It is prepared using decoction/swarasa of herbal drug and contains self-generated alcohol. Although these formulations are available in classical literature and used regularly, their scientific investigation and reporting is not widely available in literature for the acceptance of these formulations at global level, it is mandatory that scientifically sound concepts be presented for the formulation and quality control of these formulations.