Authors: Dr. Suman Nehra, Kanchan Roy
Abstract: Dravyaguna is a fundamental concept in Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine. It is the branch of Ayurveda that focuses on the study of medicinal herbs, their properties, and therapeutic applications. This paper aims to provide an overview of Dravyaguna, its significance in Ayurvedic medicine, and its role in promoting holistic well-being. The paper explores the classification of herbs according to their properties, the concept of gunas (qualities), and the methodology of evaluating and utilizing medicinal plants within the context of Dravyaguna.
Keywords: Dravyaguna, Ayurveda, Medicinal herbs, Herbal medicine Rasa, Virya, Vipaka, Prabhava, Ayurvedic pharmacology, Holistic well-being Dosha, Traditional medicine, Herbology
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