A REVIEW OF SAMSKARA
Dr. Alka Bhagat* and Dr. Ashok Kumar
ABSTRACT
Ayurveda is ancient medical system which means science of life. all living beings depend upon the food for their life. Methods of preparation are the gradual developments which have taken place with the invention of fire and along with the time newer methods have been included. The similar methods are practiced in pharmaceutical preparations also with slight modifications. Acharyas of Ayurveda named these methods as Samskaras i.e. method of processing, which brings about transformation in the physical as well as the natural qualities within the Dravya (substance).Various Samskaras enumerated by Acharyas and their aims with their role in the pharmaceutical and
food preparations are reviewed and compared with the present day processing methods in detail in the article.
Keywords: Samskara, Ayurveda, Dravya, Pharmaceutical.
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