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IMPORTANCE OF ANUPANA IN AYURVEDA - A CRITICAL REVIEW
*Samruddhi Damodar, Ashvin Bagde, Manoj Nimbalkar, Arun Bhatkar and
ABSTRACT
Ayurveda is a traditional science of Life and Medicine. It has its unique concepts such as Sadvritta (ways of living), Dinacharya (daily rooutine), Ritucharya (seasonal regimen) and even Aushadh Sevana Yojana. In Aushadh Sevana, various Acharya's have mentioned the intake of proper 'Anupana’ (vehicle). Anupana is one of the unique concepts of Ayurveda. Anupana means vehicle which carries the drug to their target site. Anupana is a substance (liquid, solid, etc)which can be taken before, along with and/or after Aushadh (medicines) or Aahara (food). Anupana before, with or after Aushadh to make it more palatable and also reduces adverse effect of that particular Aushadh. Anupana helps in fast spread and absorption of drug in the body as well enhances rapid drug action. Thus it is known as Yogavahi which Keywords: Anupana, vehicle, Sahapana, post prandial drink, Aushadh, Aahara, Doshas, Vyadhi. [Download Article] [Download Certifiate] |