Abstract

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

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda is a holistic science which focus on maintaining health of an individual and also on cure of disease too. In both these functions ayurveda mainly concentrate on correction of Agni (Jatharagni) and extinguishing of Aama (toxic material formed after metabolism of food).The work of Agni or fire is to burn everything, likewise it also burn Aama in body and also corrects the Jatharagni   so that proper digestion of food takes place .By proper digestion proper Aahar Rasa will be formed, by proper Aahar Rasa all other dhatus (Rasa, Rakta, Mansa, Meda, Asthi, Majja, Shukra) will formed in appropriate manner and Doshas will also remain balanced and excretion of Mutra (urin), Purish (stool)and Swed(sweat)takes place properly. For correction of Agni there is unique composition of ten (10) Dravyas in Charaka Samhita also known as Deepaniya Mahakashaya. These dravyas not only used in medicinal purpose to correct Agni of a person, singly or in combinationof two (2) or more Dravyas like Trikatu, Panchakola, Shadadushana etc and also in majority of different Aushadhiya Yogas and also in the preparation of Aahara in kitchen in Indian life style for flavour and easy digestion of food. These Dravyas 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 Vaagabhatta have used these Deepaniya dravyas in his majority yoga. After Nidaana Parivarjana, for treatment of any disease Deepana -Pachana and Anuloman is primary important step.