Abstract

CRITICAL REVIEW ON ABHAKTA KALA FOR RASAYANA PRAYOGA

*Dr. Megha Meti, Dr. Chethan M. and Dr. Samhita Ullod

ABSTRACT

Introduction: The administration of medicine specific to time and disease gives the insight of ancient classics. As Rasayana is the one which nourishes Rasadi Saptadhatus. To attain the maximum benefits of Rasayana, Kala also plays a major role. “Kalascha Bhaishajasya Yogyatamadadhati” which means Kaala fulfils the aim of administration of Oushadha As kala mentioned in Bruhatrayee for Rasayana Sevana is Abhakta Kala, that is when stomach is empty. Objective: To critically review the concept of Abhakta Oushadha Sevana Kala and to analyze importance of Abhakta Kala for Rasayana Prayoga. Methedology: All the relevant data regarding the topic was collected from Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Astanga Hrudaya and Sangraha, from the book “Rasayana Sarvaswam” and the other research works on Oushadha Sevana Kala. Then the critical review and the interpretation was done. Discussion: Mode of action of Rasayana at the level of Rasa, Agni and Srotas when administered in Abhakta Kala and its benefits are discussed. Conclusion: Thus, the Rasayana administered in Abhakta Kala does Agni Vardhana, Kapha Shamana and act as Vayasthapaka, Ayuvardhaka, Medhakara, Balakara, Rogapaharana.

Keywords: Rasayana, Abhakta Oushadha Kala, Rasa, Agni, Srotas