Open AccessUTILITY AND SIGNIFICANCE OF ANUPANA
Author(s) -
Bhogavalli Jhansi,
uguna Jyothy.P,
Madhusudhan Rao. K
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international ayurvedic medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2320-5091
DOI - 10.46607/iamj13p6012021
Subject(s) - context (archaeology) , stimulant , medicine , drug , traditional medicine , pharmacology , psychology , biology , paleontology
Ayurveda science of life with the aim “Swastasya Swasthya Rakshanam and Aturasya Vikara Prashamanam” has a different approach towards Arogya Sthapana. Anupana concept is one such inseparable concept of Ayurveda in the treatment aspect. Along with the main medicated drug the adjuvant with which it is taken, plays an important role in the success of treatment. Anupana (Vehicle) is a substance that is taken, along with or after the intake of Aahara (food) and Aushada (drug). In the context of food, Anupana helps in better digestion, absorption & provides complete nourishment of the body. It brings some changes in the substance along with which it is administered. It also plays a very significant role in treating the diseases & helps the drug to improve efficacy. On review of literature, Anupana has a multidimensional effect; it will act as a nutritive, stimulant, preventive and curative.Keywords: Anupana, Ahara, Ayurveda, adjuvant