Multidimensional Approach on Medhya Rasāyana Chathushkaya in Ayurveda-A Review
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2018, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
Medhya Rasāyana, a unique concept of Āyurveda is believed to be used as a solution for major issues i.e., loss of memory, cognitive deficits, impaired mental function and also age related neurological and mental disorders. Charaka Saṃhitā has mentioned Medhya Rasāyana Chathushkaya as Maņdūkaparnī, Yaşţīmadhu, Gudūcī and Śańkhapuşpī. This study was focused to compile Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacological potentials of Medhya Rasāyana Chathushkaya for further identification of their noble approaches. The contents were collected from authentic Ayurvedic texts, dictionaries, monographs, websites, online and printed journals. Results of the study revealed that Tikta (75%), Kashaya(75%), Madhura(50%)in Rasa, Guru(50%), Laghu(50%) Guna, Sheeta(50%), Ushna(50%) Veerya, Madhura(100%) vipaka, Medhya(100%) Prabhava and Tridosha hara (75%) were present as prominent Āyurvedic pharmacodynamic properties of Medhya Rasāyana Chathushkaya. Further, Medhya, Rasayana, Raktha shodhaka, Vishaghna, Vayah sthapana, Kushthaghna, Mehaghna, Jwaraghna, Deepana, Balya, Chardighna, Trshna Nigrahana were show as pharmacokinetic properties while memory enhancing effect & effect on cognitive function , anti-ulcer activity, immunomodulatory, anti-oxidant activity, anti-microbial activity, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic activity, anti-cancer activity, cardio protective, anti-diabetic property, anti-toxic effect were observed as Pharmacological potentials. In view of the above it is seen that Medhya Rasāyana Chathushkaya has Tikta, Kashaya Rasa, Sama sheetoshna in veerya, Madhura vipaka, Medhya in prabhava and Thidosha hara potential for unique; wide spreading curing and preventive capability with multidimensional approaches.
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Madhumalika L P C, Kulatunga R D H
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