Critical review on Drava Guna (fluidity) and its utility in Chikitsa
Abstract
The Rasa (taste), Guna, Veerya (power), Vipaka (end product) are the main axis for the action of substance in body, and these again have been described with the help of attribute only. Drava Guna is known as one of the Sharira Guna; and is a property of biophysical nature. Dravata is natural property of Jala Mahabhuta, it acts as Prakledana (create moistness), Bhinna Sangata (capacity to divide). Dravatva is cause of Syandana. Oozing of water from the outer part of new soil pot containing water, is Syandana and not the Patana. Syandana is due to Dravatva of water and it is a action of Jala Mahabhuta. Drava Guna Dravyas are useful to cure Vata dominant disorders being both are opposite in nature. Also, Drava Guna is useful for the treatment of Kshina Drava Dhatu. Drava Dravyas are nothing but the liquids. Hence Drava Guna indicates the liquid state of substance. That is why physical properties of liquids like viscosity, surface tension, solute concentration, capillary action and wetting, fluidity etc. should be considered.
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