Abstract

Dr. Ruchita Shrinivas Kadgi*, Dr. Shrinath M. Vaidya

ABSTRACT

Background: The critically edited Yogasamuccaya by Ga?apativy?sa is a major Sangraha Grantha from the late 14th/early 15th CE. This text, contains numerous therapeutic principles and formulations that deviate from, or are entirely absent in, the B?hattray? and established medieval canons. Objective: This article aims to systematically document and analyse the specific, unlisted therapeutic and conceptual contributions of the Yogasamuccaya. We focus on four key areas: (1) Innovative Rasa??stra and conceptual models, (2) Practical Ekamoolika Prayogas, (3) Unique treatments for Str?roga (Gynecological formulations) and Vaj?kara?a, and (4) Integrated mechanical and ritualistic interventions. Methodology: This research is based on the comparative content analysis of the Yogasamuccaya's critical text. Novelty was established by cross-referencing formulations and concepts against the known corpus of classical and medieval Ayurvedic texts. KeyContributions: Yogasamuccaya offers substantial novelty. Conceptually, it presents a revised list of Saptakanchuk? Do?has for P?rada and mandates V?ma Kuk?i Sevana as a key lifestyle practice. Therapeutically, it documents novel, single-drug applications (e.g., Ball?ra Patra Kalka for Atis?ra), unique herbo-mineral fromulations (e.g., Kumude?vara Rasa for K?aya), and specialized treatments like a unique contraceptive Lepa and a mechanical intervention of horse hair for M?trak?cchra. The descriptions of diseases like Galat Ku??ha are also uniquely detailed. Conclusion: The contributions of the Yogasamuccaya are significant for clinical Ayurveda, representing an authenticated source of integrated, novel, and pragmatic therapeutic knowledge. Its unique formulations and conceptual frameworks serve as critical leads for modern pharmacological and clinical validation.