Abstract

IMPORTANCE OF JALA IN AYURVEDA – A REVIEW ARTICLE

Vd. Darshana Vyas* and Jhanvi Patil

ABSTRACT

“OushadhamJjanavi Toyam Vaidyo Narayano Harih” Water is the solvent of life and the major constituent of the human body. The ancient literature of Ayurveda has explored the importance of water in human body and explains elaborately about different types and qualities of water from different sources and variation in their qualities according to season, region etc. Rain water is considered as amrita in Ayurveda as it have properties like Jeevaniya, Stamabhana, Kledana etc. It also mentions the different qualities of water based on Avastha (Ushna/Shritasheeta/Sheeta) and conditions which may arise due to excess drinking of water and diseases in which minimal quantity of water to be taken by the patient. By using different Samskaras the water processed with different medicinal herbs or substances are indicated in many diseases as a therapeutic measure also which statesthe importance of water in treatment aspect too.

Keywords: Jala, Vari, Shadrasa, Hima, Phanta, Ushnodaka ayurved, Tridosha.