Review Article
Year: 2022 | Month: November | Volume: 12 | Issue: 11 | Pages: 26-32
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20221105
Therapeutic Potential of Anupaan: Drug Delivery Vehicle in Ayurveda
*Pandey Nitin, **Tripathi A.K
* Professor, Department of Kayachikitsa, Himalayiya Ayurvedic College &Hospital, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
**Professor, P.G Department of Kayachikitsa, Gurukul Campus, Haridwar, U.A.U, Director of Ayurveda, Uttarakhand
Corresponding Author: Pandey Nitin
ABSTRACT
Ayurveda isn't always most effective the science of treating the unwell but is the technological know-how of sound and unfeigned dwelling, concept of Anupana is likewise mentioned in each the conditions. Anupana is elucidated together with food (Aahara) in addition to medicines (Aushada) below distinct situations. The speciality of Ayurveda is that the food articles or any medicines can be used for treating different types of diseases by means of changing the Anupana. The numerous styles of Anupana defined in Ayurveda are classified on the premise of Dosha predominance, nature of disease, and administered drugs. The concept of Anupana basically comes into life because of the low efficiency of drugs and palatability. The co-management of Anupana may boom the bioavailability and performance of medications.
Key words: Ayurveda, Anupana, Aahara-Ausadha, Dosha, Vehicle.