Abstract

AN APPLIED ASPECT OF PRABHAVA AS PER BRIHATRAYEE

*Dr. Kavita Tiwari and Dr. Anurag Mishra

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Abstract

Ayurveda „The science of life‟ is also known as Indian system of medicine. It is important to realize that, Ayurveda is not confined to medicines only, it tackles the whole subject of „Life‟ in its various ramifications. In other words ayurvedic system of medicine gives importance to the involvement of patients well being. The basic fundamentals of Ayurveda are to be understood and thoroughly implemented to achieve the target of „promotion of health‟ in its true sense and complete cure from disease. According to Ayurvedic pharmacology the drug action is attributed to certain principles namely Rasa, Guna, Virya, Vipaka and PRABHAVA. It was observed that both the drugs as well as the living body have Panchabhutika composition in common and if the drugs are used sensibly, they can alter the body components accordingly. Although many Ayurvedic concepts described in the Samhitas seem very easy, but they are actually very difficult to understand, as the Samhitas presented everything in a concise form. There are certain concepts which need to be explored and evaluated through their practical applicability. In one of such concepts is the concept of PRABHAVA. In Ayurvedic pharmacology, like vipaka, PRABHAVA is also debatable topic and demands further research.In a nutshell there is an urgent need to develop a process and scientific method to understand these principles. This review is an attempt to highlight the concept of PRABHAVA as per brihatrayees and its significance in present era.

Keywords: Prabhava, Achintya, Anavadharaniya, Amimansya, Specific action.