Abstract

Dr. Shashi Tiwari*, Dr. Neha, Dr. Rishabh Jain

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda is a holistic science where chikitsa means actions to balance Dhatus, Doshas and Malas. During the treatment of any physical or mental disease, first do Deepana-Pachana-Anulomana in other words Deepana-Pachana-Anulomana is basic and major part of ayurvedic chikitsa. In Deepan-Pachana-Anuloman first term is Deepan. Deepan is a procedure or karma or dravya by giving which we increase the digestive fire or jatharagni. Any Agni work is to fire likewise jatharagni digest the food in body if properly acts otherwise it can burn the food or indigested Aahar Ras i.e. Aama is generated. Acharya charaka has described particular 10 Dravyas known as Deepaniya Mahakashaya and these Dravyas are used in majority places in acharya Charaka yoga. They are Pippali, Pippalimool, Chavya, Chitraka, Naagara, Ajamoda, Maricha, Amlavetasa, Bhallataka and Hingu. The medicine or yoga which contain Deepan dravyas are best during any treatment. So acharya Charaka have used these Deepaniya dravyas in his majority yoga. By this Deepan and Vyadhi shamana both functions can by performed by minimum medications.