Abstract

Dr. Kirti B. Gaikwad*, Dr. Tanuja Nesari and Dr. Meera K. Bhojani

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Ayurveda is a holistic system of medicine that seeks to maintain health and well-being by balancing the body's physical, mental, and spiritual components. Ayurveda mainly aims at maitaining the health of healthy individual and Treating the diseases of the diseased. The principles focuses more on preventive aspects for prolonged healthy life. The Key Componant of Chikitsa Chatushpada is Medicine (Dravya, i.e. Aushadhi Dravya). Proper Administration (Yukti), Time (kala) and Quantity (Matra) of aushadhi plays a vital role in success of any kind of Treatment. Proper Matra of the aushadhi must be administered to the Rugna for the desired results. Matra depends on various factors and it is different for every individual considering his age, sex, weight, body constitution, digestive capacity, mental strength etc. It is of utmost importance to decide the dosage of medicine as per Rog, Rogi and Rog- Rogi Bala. Consideration of Balachatushtya viz., DehaBala, AgniBala, ChittaBala and RogaBala helps in determining the drug dosage. In this exploration, we will dwelve into the ayurvedic understanding of Matra covering it?s etymological derivation and definition, types, indications, Contraindications, benefits and the paramount importance it holds in maintaining the holistic health. Etymological derivation: The term “Matra” derived from the Sanskrit language, and its etymology can be broken down to understand its meaning. The core of the word “Matra” comes from the Sanskrit word, “???? ? ???? ? ?? + ??????????????????????? ? ” which denotes the parimana or Quantity which can be measured. This term is fundamental to the concept, capturing the crucial aspect of Ayurvedic treatment, as the effectiveness of a remedy often depends on the correct dosage. Definition of Matra: The Sanskrit word „Matra’ means something which can be measured in terms of size, duration, number, degree and any kind of quantity. In Ayurvedic Literatures like charak, Sushrut, vagbhata, Sharangdhara Samhita, Matra has been explained. Ayurveda is the holistic science rooted in principles of maintaining the health with harmony and Balance. Ayurveda mainly aims at maitaining the health of healthy individual and Treating the diseases of the diseased. The principles focuses more on preventive aspects for prolonged healthy life. The Key Componant of Chikitsa Chatushpada is Medicine (Dravya, i.e. Aushadhi Dravya). Proper Administration (Yukti), Time (kala) and Quantity (Matra) of aushadhi plays a vital role in success of any kind of Treatment. Proper Matra of the aushadhi must be administered to the Rugna for the desired results. Matra depends on various factors and it is different for every individual considering his age, sex, weight, body constitution, digestive capacity, mental strength etc. Thus, To understand the concept of Aushadhi Matra and its determinants, Classic Ayurvedic Literatures are thouroughly studied and it can be concluded that, bheshaj Matra is different for every individuals. It is of utmost importance to decide the dosage of medicine as per Rog, Rogi and Rog- Rogi Bala. Consideration of Balachatushtya viz., DehaBala, AgniBala, ChittaBala and RogaBala helps in determining the drug dosage.