Abstract

THE BASIC CONCEPT OF SATMYA IN AYURVEDA

Dr. Chandra Mohan Yadav*, Dr. Diksha Dhiman and Dr. Ekta

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Abstract

Ayurveda is the unique system of medicine covering all the aspects of life. Its holistic approach provides the positive health. It is specific in the sense of its valid and age old fundamental doctrines. It is not only concentrated on the treatment of diseases but has laid proper emphasis on the care of diseased one also. It advocates to examine the Prakriti (constitution), Vikriti (morbidity), Sar (constitution of the dhatus), Samhanan (compactness), Praman (measurement), Satmya (suitability), Sattwa (psyche), Ahar-shakti (power of intake and digestion of food), Vyayam-shakti (power of exercise) and Vaya (age) of the patient before application of medicine. It is because the strong, moderate or mild medicines are advised according to the superior, medium and inferior strength of the patient as well as disease respectively. Satmya is one of the important considerable issues during application of medicine or diet. One of the significant causes behind different preparations of medicines and diet is Satmya.

Keywords: Satmya, Oka satmya, Dashavidha pareeksha, Asatmya, Homologation, Wholesome, Habituation, Acceptableness.