A Literary Study on Paradiguna (Samskara) and its Utility in Clinical Practice

Authors

  • Susmita Biswas Department of Ayurveda Samhita and Siddhanta, GAC and H, Balangir, Odisha, India. Author
  • Manoj Kumar Sahoo Guide, Professor and Head, Department of Ayurveda Samhita and Siddhanta, GAC and H, Balangir, Odisha, India. Author
  • Arun Kumar Das Co-Guide, Principal, GAC and H, Balangir, Odisha, India. Author
  • Itishree Dasmahapatra Lecturer, Department of Ayurveda Samhita and Siddhanta. GAC and H, Balangir, Odisha, India Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/IRJAY.2023.6810

Keywords:

Ayurveda, Guna, Paradi guna, Samskaraguna, Sidhyupaya chikitsa

Abstract

The foundation of Ayurveda is its fundamental principles, which are applicable at any time and in any condition. In  Ayurveda, one of the Siddhanta that serves as the basis for Dhatusatmya is Sadpadartha. Among the Shatpadhartha,  Guna is the most important and basic theory which is useful in clinical practice as well as in research. Among the 41  numbers of Guna, Acharya Charaka has given principle importance of Paradi gunas and these Paradiguna can also  be termed as Sidhyupaya chikitsa,” that is, successful management of disease. Paradi gunas play a significant role  in the selection, adaptation, and manifestation of drug as per condition of the diseases and the patient, in particular  Desha and Kala. There are ten numbers of Paradi guna. Out of these, Samskara Guna is one of them. By utilizing  various techniques such as Toya-sannikarsa (adding water), Agni-Sanyoga (lighting a fire), Sodhana (purification),  Manthana (churning), Desa (area), Kala (time/season), Vasana (fragrance), and Bhavana (trituration), among others.  Physicians and pharmacists use this Samskaraguna to enhance the properties of the drugs. 

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Published

2023-08-31

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 8 (2023): International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga (Aug) (2023)

Section

Review Article

How to Cite

Biswas, S., Sahoo, M. K., Das, A. K., & Dasmahapatra, I. (2023). A Literary Study on Paradiguna (Samskara) and its Utility in Clinical Practice . International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga, 6(8), 51-55. https://doi.org/10.48165/IRJAY.2023.6810
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