Abstract

A REVIEW ON AUSHADHA SEVANA KALA IN AYURVEDA

Dr. Deepa*, Dr. Mahantesh R. Sajjan Shetty MD(AYU) and Dr. Rashmi Ulli MD(AYU)

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Abstract

Aushadha is one among the Trisutra of Ayurveda. Hetu (causative factors), linga (signs and symptoms) and aushadha (medicine) are considered as Trisutra Ayurved. Acharya Charaka have stated some factors for treating a patient such as desha, kala, pramana, satmya, aahara and aushadha. The time of administration and dosage will surely improves the treatment outcome. aushadha Sevana Kala is the time for the administration of the drug. Drug exhibits different actions when administered in different aushadha sevana kala. The same type of treatment is not followed at all the stages of the disease. In turn, time of treatment is based on each and every disease stages. So the importance of aushadha sevana kala came into existence. According to predominance of dosha, at the various stages of the disease, same drug can be administered in different aushadha kala to achieve desired effect. Actual aim of aushadha sevana kala is to provide the fulfilment towards desired action of drug administration in patient in order pacify the disease.

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