Abstract

RAJANYADI CHURN AND AUSHADHI MATRA IN CHILDREN- A REVIEW FROM LITERATURE

*Vd. Viraj Kadam, Vd. Vikram Shelavale and Vd. Ambadas Kalukhe

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda mainly focus on the preventive aspects and helps in promotion and prolongation of a healthy and happy life. Ayurveda believes that success of any treatment is totally depends upon Chatushpada of Chikitsa. Chatushpada are Bhishag, the Upastha, Rogi and Dravya The medicine is one of the important part of treatment. So these medications should be given in proper quantity. If it is properly used in Samyak matra, it cures diseases. If it is used in Atimatra, it may harm. Same way if it is used in Hina matra, may not be capable to cure the disease. Rajanyadi churn is classical drug preparation mentioned in ashtang hrudaya "Balamay Pratishedh" Adhyas is of great clinical importance in pediatric. "Balasya Sarv Roheshu" indicates it has main as well supportive role in many clinical conditions of childrens. The pediatric dosing system has been well explained by Acharya Kashyapa who is the pioneer of Ayurvedic
pediatric medicine. In different treaties of Ayurveda, the Matra (Dose) of a drug has been mentioned. In ancient era, the technology was not evolved so the Ayurvedic physicians were using different Matra for different dosage forms and the dose was fixed considering the following factors such as age, Satva, Prakriti, Bala etc. This article is aimed to understand the view of ancient sages related to pediatric drug doses from different Ayurvedic classics.

Keywords: Chatushpada, Aushadhi matra, Rajanyadi churn,vyadhi, aushadha.