Abstract

ANUPANA- UNIQUE CONCEPT OF AYURVEDA

*Ashvin Bagde, Milind Godbole, Kalpana Jadhav, Asha Ramteke, Prerana Satpute

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda, the science of life deals with every aspect of life. It gives priority to maintain the health of an individual and has a unique approach to cure the diseases. To maintain and to achieve good health, Ayurveda explains various concepts such as, Sadvritta (codes of right conduct), Dinacharya (daily regimen), Ritucharya (night regimen), Aahara Vidhi Vidhana (rules and regulations regarding the food consumption) and also Oushadha sevana. In Aahara vidhi vidhana and Oushadha sevana, various Acharyas have mentioned methods such as intake of proper anupana (post prandial drink) after the consumption of food or medicine. Anupana is a substance which is taken along with or after the intake of Aahara (food) and oushadha (drug). According to dictionary, meaning of anupana is the one which is taken along with or after medicine. In the context of food, anupana helps in its better digestion and absorption and provides complete nourishment of the body. It brings some changes in a substance along with which it is administered. To cure the disease the use of proper anupana along with specific drug therapy is equally important. But still, its importance and practical utility does not fully recognized. Therefore this review article attempts to explain anupana in details as mentioned in Ayurvedic classics and its importance and also explain which precautions should be taken during the time consumption of anupana.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Anupana, sahapana, vehicle, post prandial drink.