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A CLINICAL APPRAISEMENT OF TANKANA ON ITS THERAPEUTIC EFFICACY IN AYURVEDA

Manisha Pundir*, Dr. Chandan Singh, Dr. Manoj Kumar Adlakha, Garima Gocher

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Abstract

Background: The Panchamahabhuta Siddhanta forms the basis of understanding the interactions between these elements and their impact on the body's constitution, health, and disease. According to Ayurveda, the balance and harmony of these elements within an individual's constitution (Prakriti) are essential for maintaining good health. Any imbalance or disharmony among these elements can lead to various health issues. The goal of ayurveda is to restore balance and harmony among these elements, promoting overall well-being and preventing disease. Panchamahabhutas are crucial to the body's physiological processes as well as the pathophysiology of disease. Aims and Objectives: This paper is trying to elaborate, evaluate and discuss the concept of Panchamahabhuta Siddhanta and Ayurvedic drug action according to them. Materials and Methods: For the purpose of the current conceptual study, a thorough survey of the literature on Panchamahabhuta theory in the form of dissertations, thesis, review articles, internet sources, contemporary concepts and, Reference texts is done. Discussion: Panchamahabhuta Siddhant is involved in each diagnostic and therapeutic phase, while the selection and administration of drugs they are individualized, considering a person‟s Prakriti and Vikriti, which is only achievable after having a thorough understanding of Panchamahabhutas, which serves as the cornerstone for all other Siddhanta (principles).

Keywords: Panchamahabhuta, Chikitsa Dravya, Drugs action, Prakriti.