A REVIEW ON MALAHARA KALPANA

Malahara Kalpana is a significant external dosage form in Ayurveda, derived from the Unani concept of Marham. The term Malahara refers to preparations that help in removing mala (impurities or exudates) from wounds and skin lesions. It is a semisolid preparation having Sneha (unctuousness), Ropana (healing), Lekhana (scraping), and Varnya (beautifying) properties depending on the ingredients used. The concept evolved from Lepa Kalpana during the Samhita period and developed further during the medieval and modern eras. This review explores the historical background, methods of preparation, classification, pharmaceutical significance, and therapeutic utility of Malahara Kalpana with references from classical Ayurvedic texts.