Abstract

THE DIFFERENT APPROACH OF ANUPANA

*Dr. Santosh T. Kadam and Dr. Ashalata Pawar

Abstract

Ayurvedic science aim Swastasya swasta rakshanam and aturasya vikara prashamanam has different approach towards arogya sthapana. Bheshaja avacharana vidhi (Drug administration) in Ayurveda is a science by itself. Under this title it constitutes a concept Anupana (vehicle), which forms an integral part of chikitsa (treatment).To cure the disease the use of proper anupana along with specific drug therapy is equally important. The speciality of anupana concept is that the medicines can be used for treating different kinds of diseases by changing the anuapana. Anupana plays a very significant role in treating the diseases and also helps the drug to act quickly. The concept of anupana is not limited to medicine. In the concept of food. Anupana helps in its better digestion and absorption and provides complete nourishment of the body. It brings some changes in substance along with which it is administered. Therefore this review article attempts to explain the different approach of anupana.

Keywords: Anupana, Ayurveda, Food, medicine.