LOGICAL CONCEPT BEHIND COMBINATIONS AND PROCESSING OF TRADITIONAL AYURVEDA FORMULATIONS: A REVIEW
*Dr. Shivchandra Vishwanath Gurme
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Ayurveda the ancient medical science of India encompasses various concepts and principles proposed by different Acharya. Ayurveda deals with human health and suggests way to healthy living, in this regards ayurveda science emphasized that disciplinary life style and good dietary habits help to maintain normal health status. While abnormal health status resembling diseased condition, here ayurveda recommended use of various traditional formulations for the management of such pathological situations. These traditional formulations generally involve use of herbs, minerals, metals and other natural materials. These ayurveda formulations uses for specific purposes and their uses differ from each other in terms of effect and potency. The ancient practitioner of ayurveda described conceptual reasoning behind the preparation and utilization of ayurveda formulations. The logical approach of physicians (Yukti) helps to understand the fact that why some selective formulation used only for specific purposes? It is also very important to prepare traditional formulation as per prescribed methods since there is logical correlation behind therapeutic potency and preparatory methods of ayurveda formulations. Considering these all aspect present article summarized logical concept of various ayurveda formulation in a view to explore knowledge of traditional science.
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