Concept of Dravyaguna and Contribution towards Drug Action: an Ayurveda View
Journal Title: International Journal Of Ayurvedic And Herbal Medicine - Year 2024, Vol 14, Issue 05
Abstract
The ancient Ayurveda philosopher described the concept of Dravyaguna which deals with the properties of drugs and also establishes correlation between Ayurveda properties of Dravya and their biological action. The concept of Dravyaguna related with the nature, nomenclature, actions and properties, etc. of Dravyas. The Rasa, Guna, Virya, Vipaka, Prabhava and Karma of Dravya play major role towards their biological action. The Ayurveda Samhitas put great emphasis on the concept of Dravyaguna. The Rasa, Guna, Virya, Vipaka and Prabhava affects Doshas and Dhatus thus exhibited pharmacological actions. These attributes of Ayurveda drugs also alter Agni and Strotas, thus affects physiological functioning significantly. The properties of drugs considered responsible for specific therapeutic responses including pacification of Dosha, potentiating Dhatus, curing vitiation of Agni and relieving obstruction of Strotas, etc. These all therapeutic properties of Dravya can be attributed to their Guna, Virya, Rasa and Vipaka. The knowledge of Dravyaguna Vigyan is very essential not only for therapeutic utilization of drugs but also for suggesting appropriate Ahara for diseased person since particular qualities of Ahara imparts specific responses which can either cause or treat diseases.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr Pandhari U Ingle , Dr. Jailala A. Jadhav
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP743881
- DOI 10.47191/ijahm/v14i5.01
- Views 67
- Downloads 0
Cirrhosis of Liver in Ayurveda With Special Reference to Yakrit Vikara
Introduction :Liver disorders include varied spectrum of disorders which includes all the conditions from acute to chronic . The liver disorders include viral hepatitis, cirrhosis , chronic liver disease, metabolic liver...
Rasapushpa: A Comprehensive Review of Ayurvedic Mercurial Preparation
Background: Rasapushpa is a type of Kupipakwa Rasayana, a key mercurial preparation in Rasashastra, which is an important branch of Ayurveda focusing on alchemical processes using mercury (Rasa). Kupipakwa Rasayana is kn...
Concept of Dravyaguna and Contribution towards Drug Action: an Ayurveda View
The ancient Ayurveda philosopher described the concept of Dravyaguna which deals with the properties of drugs and also establishes correlation between Ayurveda properties of Dravya and their biological action. The concep...
Kharjuradi Mantha Syrup an Elixir Compound in Madatyaya (Alcohol withdrawal symptoms)
Madya is consider as alcohol in Ayurveda. Madya is mentioned in Brihattrayi and Laghuttrayi. According to Ayurveda if Madya is taken in proper manner and dose act as nectar (Amrit). If it is taken in excess doses it prod...
Importance of Marma Therapy in Surgical Care
Marma therapy is the original point system of healing in the body. “ Marma’’ is one of the unique and important topics that plays an important role in surgery. Hence it is rightly called as Shalya Vishayardha. Marma play...