Abstract

USHAPANA: A UNIQUE CONTRIBUTION OF AYURVEDA FOR MAINTENANCE OF HEALTH

Dr. Priyanka Sharma, Dr. Mangalagowri Rao*

Abstract

Ayurveda, the ancient Indian medical science is believed to be the oldest repository of diagnostic, pharmaceutical preventive and therapeutic knowledge. This Vedic science draws upon an integral approach to healthcare by the knowledge of the Adhibhautika (physical, pertaining to the gross body), Adhidaivika (mental, emotional and Pranic, pertaining to the subtle body) and Adhyatmika (spiritual, pertaining to the astral body) aspects of health. Harmonious balance of all Doshas, Agnis, Dhatus and proper Mala Kriyas is regarded as the sign of state. To maintain this health Swasthavritta, recommends daily routine, seasonal routine, eating habits, sleep, codes of good conduct etc, as per one’s Prakriti. Ushapana is one of the basic and applied aspects of being healthy. Bhava Prakasha considered as Laghutriya in Ayurvedic literature despite of it, the very important concept of Ushapana for the first time contributed by it.

Keywords: Ushapana, Nasa Jalapana, Health.