Dashang Lepa Churna is an Ayurvedic medicine, in herbal paste form. It is used for external application to treat herpes wounds, skin diseases, fever and inflammation.
Benefits
Dashang Lep Churnam uses:
It is used in Ayurvedic treatment of fever, headache, skin diseases such as eczema, herpes wound, heat rashes etc. It is made into paste along with ghee and applied locally.
The name Dashanga arrives fro Dasha – ten, Anga – components. This suggests towards the number of ingredients in this formula.
Indications
Acne, eczema
Rosaceae
Chickenpox blisters
Pain and inflammation in breasts.
Herpes wounds, genital herpes.
Vaginal infection
Effect on Tridosha – Calms Pitta and kapha
Caution
This medicine should strictly be used under medical supervision.
Keep out of reach and sight of children. Store in a dry place.
Contents
Dashanga lepam Churnam Ingredients:
10 g of each of
Shirisha – Albizia lebbeck
Yashti – Licorice – Glycyrrhiza glabra
Nata – Indian valerian (root) – Valeriana wallichi
Chandana – Sandalwood – Santalum album
Ela – Cardamom – Elettaria cardamomum
Jatamansi – Nardostachys jatamansi
Haridra – Turmeric rhizome – Curcuma longa
Daru Haridra – Tree Turmeric (stem) – Berberis aristata
Kushta – Saussurea lappa
Hrivera – Pavonia odorata
Made into paste with ghee.
Reference
Bheshaj Ratnavali Visarpa Rogadhikara 16
Shloka- Sanskrit Verse
शिरीषयष्टीनतचन्दनैलामांसीहरिद्राद्वयकुष्ठवालै: ।
लेपो दशांग: सघृत: प्रयोज्यो विसर्पकुष्ठज्वरशोथहारी ॥
śirīṣayaṣṭīnatacandanailāmāṃsīharidrādvayakuṣṭhavālai: |
lepo daśāṃga: saghṛta: prayojyo visarpakuṣṭhajvaraśothahārī ||
Other Uses
Dashang Lep combination for arthritis –
In case of osteo arthritis, spondylosis or joint pain due to injuries, 5 grams of Dashang lepa is mixed with 10 ml sesame oil. A paste is made and applied over the affected area. Left on the area for 15-20 minutes, then washed off.
In case of joint stiffness, as in case of rheumatoid arthritis, either a similar paste can be prepared with mustard oil or just water paste is prepared and applied over the painful area and taken off after 20-30 minutes. This can be done once or twice a day.
Dasang Lep for mumps:
It is useful in reducing swelling in mumps.
Make a paste with water, apply over the swollen area. Wash off after 30 minutes. Do this two times a day.
Manufacturers
Companies that manufacture Dashang Lepa churna:
Zandu, Hariras, Chirayu, Virgo Products, Ayurveda Cart.
Side Effects
There are no known side effects. Very rarely it may cause increased warmth or burning sensation. In such a case, apply it only for 5 – 10 minutes and then wash off with cold water.
This product is meant for external application.
Avoid accidental oral intake.
Keep out of reach and sight of children.
Store in a cool dry place, away from direct Sunlight.
Shelf life
2 years from the date of manufacturing.
Once after opening the jar, it is best to finish the medicine in 1 – 2 months time. The herbal powders when exposed to air, tend to absorb moisture quickly and loose their potency in a short period of time. Hence the advice. Keep the jar tightly closed after each use.
Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
This article is written by Dr. Janardhana V Hebbar BAMS, MD (Ayu), PGDPSM, Managing Director, Easy Ayurveda Hospital.
It is reviewed by Dr. Raviganesh Mogra BAMS, MD (Ayu), Chief Medical Officer, Easy Ayurveda Hospital
37 thoughts on “Dashang Lepa Benefits, How To Use, Ingredients, Side Effects”
If it is precsribed by a doctor, then only use it. Generally speaking, it is useful.
is this can cure the SHISHTA ( black colored wound on thigh and shoulder)?
Can we use dashanga lepa for itching caused by diabetis…
Chances of healing are meager with this lepa.
Above eye area is quite sensitive as medicine particles may come into eye contact causing severe irritation. Please consult a doctor directly.
you can use mahanarayana tailam mixed with ksheerabala tailam for external application. for internal medication please consult nearest Ayurvedic doctor.
Would you please suggest me good brands of mahanarayan tail and ksheerbala tail. Also suggest me ksheerabala capsules brand and dosage.
Hello sir, Over the counter medication of this drug is to be avoided strictly. This medicine should strictly be used under medical supervision.
Can you suggest medicine for treatment of ranyaunds phenomena and systemic scleroderma in which lungs are involved
Please read about it here – http://easyayurveda.com/2016/04/05/raynauds-disease-ayurvedic-treatment/
Can this leav be used to cure big boils like carbuncle which is a cluster of whiteheads?
Whether this lepe is useful in tennis below recovery and pain relief.
Hello Sir will Dashang Lep help in curing pruritus ani
Hello Sir will Dashang Lep help in swelling due to deep vein thrombosis?
Hello Sir, Is it effective on Rosacea (on face).
Greetings,
Sir, please advise me in Rosacea, I use it with ghee or someone else asked me to use it with Mattha (Dahi).
Thanks & Regards.
Hi, make a paste with Dahi and apply. Leave it for 1 hour, wash off with water.
Sir,,,, will this lep be helpful for pain associated with hernia (intestinal) ?? If not then plz suggest pain relief from hernia
It is helpful. But it is not a permanent cure. A small surgery can fix it. Please consult a surgeon.
Could I use for eccema in my ears. I have itching and burning sensation in both ears for over 15 years. Have tried everything sesame oil, ghee and now árgano oil. I have less dryness but still sore and itchy
Sir, can dashanga lepa used for eczema on foot?
kindly advice the method of application and time period.
SIR DASHANG LAP KO ghutno ke dard per laga sakte hai
Is Dashang lep good for apply on chickenpox blistersl?
Sir,,is it good for curing inflammation due to mumps?
How to apply on swelling caused by mumps?
Make a paste with water, apply over the swollen area. Wash off after 30 minutes. Do this two times a day.
Can it cure skin pigmentation on face?
Can it be helpful for lichen aureus ?
is it useful in vitiligo?
To some extent.
Make a paste with water, apply it over painful area. Leave it on for 30 minutes, wash off.
Is dashang lepa useful to cure red patches of heat on the body.. ???
I had my gallbladder removed two years back. Thick keloids gradually formed over all the cuts which now pain if pressed with anything even a tight T-shirt. Will Dashang Lep help?
It will help to reduce pain.
Hello , can dashang lepa be used in senile purpura?
Is Dashang Leo is useful for the Lipoma or Lump which is on the Male breast and how to apply the Dashang Lep.
Not very useful.