IMPORTANCE OF SAMSKARA IN AYURVEDA PRACTICES W.S.R. TO ROLE IN BHAISHJYA KALPANA
Dr. Shweta T. Gedam*, Dr. Manish G. Dayama and Dr. Pragati D. Bansod
ABSTRACT
Samskara is processes used in Bhaishajya Kalpana which develop new properties in formulation and enhances inherent characteristics. It is basic concepts of Rasa Shastra which mainly involves Shodhana and Marana processes along with others. Samskaras are mainly performed to remove impurities and to improve quality of drugs. Samskara with reference to Bhaishajya resembles processes which are used to alter Dravya according to their therapeutic requirements. Samskara is an important concept with regards to Ayurvedic pharmaceutics since this practice boost qualities of drugs being processed. The concept of Samskara plays vital role in the collection, preservation and preparation of medicines especially herbo-metallic formulations. This concept is significant since it improves quality of medicinal substances to meet therapeutic requirements. This article explores importance of Samskara in Ayurveda practices W.S.R. to its role in Bhaishjya Kalpana.
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