MURIVENNA: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW WITH RESPECT TO THE MANAGEMENT OF ABHIGATAJA VRANA

Murivenna is a classical Kerala based Ayurvedic medicated Taila traditionally indicated in the management of Abhighatajanya conditions such as wounds, fractures, burns, and soft tissue injuries. Acharya Sushruta has elaborately described Vrana and its management under Shashti Upakrama where Taila is used for the management of Vrana. Though not described in Bṛhattrayi, Murivenna is mentioned in Agastya Marma Shastra and Siddha Ayurveda practices. And later it is incorporated into the Ayurvedic Formulary of India as an Anubhuta Yoga. The formulation is specifically intended for Abhighatajanya conditions, where early therapeutic intervention plays a crucial role in preventing complications such as chronic pain, stiffness, fibrosis, and delayed wound healing. The present review aims to analyse Murivenna with respect to its references, formulation variations in ingredients and indications. Also, review on method of preparation, Rasa Panchaka, and therapeutic rationale in Vrana and Bhagna management. Classical Ayurvedic texts including Yoga Manjari, Chikitsa Manjari, Marma Shastra Peedika, and AFI were reviewed to compile the formulation. According to AFI the formulation consists of Drugs like Karanja, Nagavalli, Sigru, Paribhadra, Palandu, Vasuka, Tandulodaka, and Shatavari. Rasa Panchaka analysis of above drugs reveals predominance of Tikta, Katu, and Madhura Rasa with Ushna Veerya, Katu Vipaka, and Snigdha–Laghu–Teekshna–Sara Guna, rendering the formulation predominantly Vata-Kapha Shamaka. These properties contribute to Shothahara, Vedanasthapana, Vrana Shodhana, and Vrana Ropana actions.