Abstract

LOGISTICS OF TIME OF ADMINISTRATION OF DRUGS IN AYURVEDA

*Dr. Monika Sharma and Dr. Rosy Gupta

Abstract

Taking medicine at a proper dose in a particular disease is one thing but its absorption and bioavailability and to reach the site of action is another important thing. For that matter Aushadha Sevan Kaal (time of administration of drugs) is considered to be an essential tool in Ayurvedic treatment protocol. Potency of a medicine increases when it is administered at the right time. In a person’s life, day and night and while eating and during digestion of food, the first, second and third part are dominated by Kapha, Pitta, and Vata respectively.[1] Also various agnis in our body vary in a chronological manner in day and life. Accordingly medicines affecting different doshas and the agnis are to be given at specific times for optimizing their effect. It seems to be very logical to learn that in Ayurveda many Acharyas have described different Aushadha Kaal according to the dosha involved, condition of agni, pathogenic stage of a disease, different conditions of the body and as per the different preparations (swaras, kalka, kwath etc.) used. Apart from the dosage the effectiveness of drugs depends upon the administration time also. A comparative study regarding various Aushadh Sevan Kaal has been taken up here in this article as delineated by different Acharyas.

Keywords: Aushadha sevana Kaal, doshas, Abhakta, Prakbhakta, Madhyabhakta.