Consequence and Impact of Bhavana in Ayurvedic Pharmaceutics – A Conceptual Study
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2019, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
Ayurvedic pharmaceutics depend upon various technical application in different stages and these different stages are called ‘Sanskara’ in Ayurvedic term. Accharya Charaka has defined Sanskara as the transformation of inherent properties of drugs. Various methods are employed for this purpose among them Bhavana is most important factor which is implemented for Shodhana, Marana and to enhances the therapeutic efficacy. It is a very common pharmaceutical process by which the drug or drugs are soaked or lavigated in a liquid media like Swarasa, Kwatha etc by which the powdered drugs become the soft mass. It has various definitions throughout the texts. As per Charaka Samhita, liquid used for Bhavana should be equal or similar in properties and potency as that of Bhavya Dravya. It is the basic concept between the Bhavana and Bhavita dravya for Samyoga. The desired potency of any medication can be enhanced with the addition of the same quality liquid media and this concept can be correlated with the synergistic effects of the drug in modern perspective. In pharmaceutics, its aims are to change in physico-chemical composition, to increase drug efficacy even in smaller dose, to achieve multiple action and induce new properties. It also makes the drug particles finer via their Sanghatabhedana and materials become suitable for further procedures such as Marana, Vati preparation etc. Factors responsible for Bhavana are quantity of liquid, number of Bhavana etc. In modern science, the process of Bhavana can be correlated with wet grinding technique.
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Parween Bano, Dev Raj Kshetri, K Shankar Rao
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