Chikitsa can be classified as Antah Parimarjana and Bahir Parimarjana. Bahir Parimarjana means, the medicine intended for external use like Lepa, Upanaha, Udavartana, Abhyanga, Malahara. Extensive references regarding Lepa (topical applications) are available in the classical texts of Ayurveda from immemorial time, which are used in limited circumstances due to the tedious work in the preparation of Lepa Dravya and its minimal shelf life. Agnilepa is one among folklore practice of Lepa Kalpana

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... local applicators) which is practicedin southern part of Karnataka state in the management of different musculoskeletal and neuromuscular disorders. It is proved to be effective in the management of Sama (toxins from undigested food) and Avarana (to obstruct) conditions of Pakshaghata (Paralysis) and Amavata (Rheumatoid Arthritis). But to treat these conditions availability of the drugs in all the season and its short shelf life period was a big question. Hence attempt was made to convert this Agnilepa (topical applications) having 10herbal drugs intoamalgam form, which is having shelf life of one year.