Abstract

USHNODAKA

Dr. Anurag Saini* and Dr. Manju Saini

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Abstract

The primary goal of Ayurveda, the "science of life," is to promote good health by both treating and shielding a patient from illness. One can maintain good health by maintaining a balanced condition of Tridosha, Dhatus, Mala, Agni, and so forth. Any changes to these elements will result in poor health. Therefore, in order to preserve good health in the modern period, we need make appropriate plans and adhere to Dinacharya, Ritucharya, and Ratricharya. Ayurveda has outlined guidelines for Jalasevana, Vihara, and Ahara. Water is the source of all life, according to Acharya Sushrutha. One of the pancha mahabhuta that is essential to all living things is water. One of the insatiable innate urges that modern research has documented is the trishna. Depending on the state of the body, Ayurveda advises drinking both warm and cold water. In order to preserve the Avikrutavastha of Tridosha and Agni, we need take into account the indications and contraindications of water, as our Acharyas have indicated in relation to the advantages of Ushnambu and Shitambu as well as their attributes. "Ushnodaka" implies warm water, however in this case, the water needs to be fully boiled, not merely heated. Ushnodaka has its own speciality as an Anupana for Ahara, for Aushadhi, and it may be employed in particular for Vyadhivastha. Generally, Udaka is used as Anupana for Ahara. Thus, Ushnodaka is crucial to both Vikara Prashamana and Swastha Samrakshana.

Keywords: Ushnodaka, Swastha, Anupana, Jalasevana, Agni, Tridosha.