Abstract

A CONCEPTUAL REVIEW OF ROLE OF SHUNTHYADI KWATH IN MANDAGNI

*Dr. Shivraj Bamane, Dr. Gurunath Khanolkar, Dr. Kishorkumar Madavi, Dr. D. V. Shukla

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Abstract

Ayurveda is the science of life. According to Acharya Vagbhata , The cause of all diseases is Mandagni. As long as the Agni is in correlation with the Sharir dosh and Dhatu till then we can sustain our life. So the presence of life depends on Agni. In Ayurveda Acharyas has told thirteen types of agni; Apart from that Jatharagni is very important and essential for life sustainability. As per the Bhaishjyaratnavalikar Shunthyadi Kwath is very useful to overcome Mandgni. To describe the role of Shunthyandi Kwath in Mandagni, because it contains- Shunthi (Zingiber officinale), Musta (Cyperus rotundus), Ativisha (Aconitum heterophyllum) & Guduchi (Tinospora Cordifolia). They are Dipan, Pachan in nature by their Rasa Guna Virya and Vipaka. Various ayurvedic samhitas (classical texts), relevant Ayurvedic books, journals, magazines have been referred. Some additional information from the internet has also been collected.

Keywords: Mandagni, Shunthyadi Kwath, Jathragni.