CONCEPT OF DRUG ACTION AND ROLE OF AYURVEDA PRINCIPLES FOR UNDERSTANDING DRUGS EFFECTS
Abstract
Ayurveda described drug as an important entity one among the Pada Chatustaya. The success of any therapy depends upon selection of appropriate drugs and their dosage forms. Kwatha, Vati, Churna, Ghrita and Taila, etc. are various types of Ayurveda formulations. The Ayurveda drugs exert their action by virtue of their characteristics i.e.; Rasa, Guna, Vipaka, Prabhava and Veerya. The Ayurveda concept of Panchabhouthik principle, concept of Vriddhi, Saamya & Kshaya, Samanya,Vishesha, Samavaya, Karana & Karya dravyas, etc. are attributed to the particular pharmacological action of drugs. Ayurveda belief that action of drug greatly depends upon their timing of administration, state and age of patient, dosage and combinations with other ingredients. The proper knowledge of drug action is very essential to plan correct therapeutic measures for specific pathological conditions.
Key-Words: Ayurveda, Drug, Pharmacology, Rasa, Guna, KarmaReferences
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