A LITERARY REVIEW ON MRITTIKA CHIKITSA W.S.R. TO KRISHNA MRITTIKA
Dr. Prashanna Nepal*, Dr. Aditi, Dr. Shalini, Dr. Umesh Shukla
ABSTRACT
Ayurveda is a holistic system of medicine, which aims to balance body, mind and spirit through diet & lifestyle and use of Panchamahabuta Siddhanta. Earth (Mrittika), water (Jala), Fire (Agni), Air (Vayu) and Space (Akash) are building block of three biological humors. The theory of Triguna and Panchamahabhuta are based on the concept of universe and individual beings. Mrittika is one element of nature having enormous impact for healthy life and therapeutic effect in various diseases. Different color of the Mrittika helps in absorbing different color and conveying them to the body. Under Parthiva Chikitsa the use of Krishna Mrittika has been clearly explained by Sages having Shothahar and Shoolhar effect. Properties of Mrittika can be enhanced for desired effect by using different Kashaya & water amount according to the disease during its preparation. An attempt has been taken to explore the properties of Krishna Mrittika along with its use through this paper.
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