| Keyword | Aushadha |
| Type | C. |
| Etymology/ Definition | औषधं द्रव्यम्। अ.हृ.सू.१/२८ हेमाद्रि बहुकल्पं बहुगुणं सम्पन्नं योग्यमौषधम्। अ.हृ.सू. १/२८ |
| Reference | C.Vi.8/87,A.H.Su.1/28 Arun`adatta |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – Herbal medicine, drug, medicine in general, a vessel for herbs. |
| Implied Meaning | It is one of the four pillars essential for management of any disease. |
| Elaboration | An ideal medicine should posses the following qualities: 1. Bahukalpam – It should possess the potential for preparing various dosage forms ( Svarasa , Kalka , Choorn`a etc .) as per the diseases condition. 2. Bahugun`am – It should posses various attributes like Guru ( heavy to digest ), Manda, Sheeta ( cold ) etc. to treat different diseases. 3. Sampannam – It should have Rasa ( taste ), Veerya ( potency ), and Vipaaka ( post digestive taste ) so as to act effectively in different conditions of diseases. ( A. H. 1 / 28 Hemaadri ) 4. Yogyam – The medicine should be procured at an appropriate period, from a proper location, should be well processed and should agree with the patient. It should have multiple applicability e. g. ( decoction, powder, fresh juice etc .) and should possess potency to eradicate the disease completely. As per Asht`aangasamgraha , Aushadha is divided into two types: ( Ast. Sng. Su. 1 / 45 ) 1. S`hodhana Aushadha useful in Panchakarma. 2. S`hamana Aushadha useful in palliative management. |
| Synonyms | Bheshaja |
| Contemporary Colloquial | Drug, medicine |
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