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Fundamentals of Dravyaguna
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Dravya (Medicinal Substances) – Herbs, metals, minerals, and animal
products used in Ayurveda.
Guna (Properties) – Qualities like heaviness, lightness, smoothness,
roughness, etc.
Rasa (Taste) – Six tastes (Madhura, Amla, Lavana, Katu, Tikta, Kashaya).
Veerya (Potency) – Heating (Ushna) or cooling (Sheeta) effects of substances.
Vipaka (Post-digestive Effect) – Impact of the substance after digestion.
Prabhava (Special Action) – Unique effects beyond normal pharmacology.
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Identification & Standardization
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Botanical identification of plants used in Ayurveda.
Pharmacognosy – Microscopic and chemical analysis of medicinal plants.
Dosage forms – Churna (powders), Kashaya (decoctions), Avaleha
(confections), etc.
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Dravyaguna in Clinical Application
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Rasayana (Rejuvenative Therapy) – Herbs promoting longevity and vitality.
Pachana & Deepana Dravyas – Substances improving digestion and
metabolism.
Medhya Dravyas – Herbs for brain and mental health.
Shodhana Dravyas – Detoxifying substances used in Panchakarma.
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Importance in Ayurveda
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Essential for Ayurvedic medicine preparation and herbal formulations.
Helps in choosing the right herbs based on a patient’s Prakriti & Dosha imbalance.
Supports research on Ayurvedic drugs & their modern scientific validation.
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