A Literature Review on various Ayurveda Dosage forms

  • Dr. Pallabi Mahanta Post Graduate Scholar, Dept. of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, DGM Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Gadag, Karnataka, INDIA.
  • Dr. Suvarna P. Nidagundi Associate Professor & Guide, DGM Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Gadag, Karnataka, INDIA.
  • Dr. M. V Sobagin Professor & HOD, Dept. of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, DGM Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Gadag, Karnataka, INDIA.
Keywords: Samyoga, Vishesha, Kala, Samskara, Aushadha Kalpana

Abstract

Ayurvedic medicines are intended for internal and external use, for or in the diagnosis, treatment, mitigation or prevention of disease or disorder in human beings or animals. Traditional medicine is finding more significance and application today, particularly when we are facing difficulty in the management of numerous medical conditions. Ayurveda is an ancient system of medical science which elucidates about the different forms of dosage, which is the physical form of a medication deliberate for administration. As per Ayurveda the different types of dosage forms can be prepared by the Vaidya (physician) according to Yukti (solution by scientific logic), Seeing Samyog, Vishesha, Kala and Samskara. Different types of dosage forms have been described in the Ayurvedic text. These all are classified in to different types such as Aushadha Kalpana, Aahara Kalpana, and Bahya and Abhyantara Kalpana, including solid, liquid and semisolid forms, As well as their sources also such as plant, animal and mineral origin. The Dosage forms are mainly pre medicated to increase shelf life, palatability and to potency. These all can be used for both purposes internally and externally. Few of the dosage forms of them have been described mainly based on the physical mode of medicine, its uses and advantages.

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CITATION
DOI: 10.21760/jaims.v4i05.721
Published: 2019-10-31
How to Cite
Dr. Pallabi Mahanta, Dr. Suvarna P. Nidagundi, & Dr. M. V Sobagin. (2019). A Literature Review on various Ayurveda Dosage forms. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 4(05), 191-195. https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v4i05.721
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