Abstract

ANUPANA- ITS IMPORTANCE AND SIGNIFICANCE

Anurag Saini*, Rohit Parmar, Komal Sharma and Rohani, Abhishek Gehlot and Ravneet Kaur Chahal

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Abstract

Ayurveda is the Science of Life and longevity. Its main objective is to maintain the normal health of individuals and secondary is to cure of diseases. For maintaining health, it advocates the wholesome diet and proper routine. Anupana concept is one such inseparable concept of ayurveda in the treatment aspect. Anupana is a substance which is taken along with or after the intake of Aahara (food) and Aushadha (drug). Along with the medicine the adjuvant with which it is taken plays an important role in the success of treatment. It brings some changes in a substance along with it is administered. To cure the disease the use of proper Anupana with specific drug is equally important. But still its importance and practical utility does not fully recognize. Therefore, this article explains Anupana in detail and its multidimensional effect; it will act stimulant, preventive, curative, nutritive.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Anupana, Aushadha, Aahara.