| Keyword | Aushadhakaala |
| Type | C. |
| Etymology/ Definition | अत: ऊर्ध्वं दशौषधकालान् वक्ष्याम: । तत्राभक्तप्राग्भक्तमधोभक्तं मध्येभक्तमन्तराभक्तं सभक्तं सामुं मुहुर्मुहुर्ग्रासं ग्रासान्तरं चेति दशौषधकाला: । सु. उ. ६४।६५ |
| Reference | A.H.Su.13/37, S.U.64/65 |
| Literary Meaning | Specific timing for medication |
| Implied Meaning | These are specific timings for medication having functional importance, which are mostly related with meals. |
| Elaboration | Different periods for medication described in Ayurveda – 1. Abhakta This means that the Aushadha ( medicine ) should be administered on an empty stomach to increase the potency of the medicine. 2. Praagbhakta The medicine should be administered before taking food. In cases of old people, children, debilitated people, and women the drug should be administered at this time. 3. Adhobhakta When the medicine is administered after food it is Adhobhakta time. 4. Madhyebhakta When the medicine is administered during consumption of food it is Madhyebhakta Kaala . In the diseases of Kosht`ha ( abdominal viscera ) this is the time to administer the drug. 5. Antaraabhakta When the drug is administered in between the two food consumption times of morning and evening. 6. Sabhakta When the medicine is processed with the food and then administered it is Sabhakta Kaala . It may be administered with the food also. 7. Saamudga When the drug is administered before and after the food. 8. Muhurmuhu The drug is administered repeatedly with food or without food. In श्वास ( breathlessness ), कास ( Cough ), हिक्का ( Hiccups ), छर्दि ( vomiting ) the drugs should be administered repeatedly. 9. Graasam – graase The drug is administered with each of bolus of food. 10. Graasaantaram The drug is administered after each bolus of food. 11. Nishi The drug is administered at sleeping time. It is useful in the Oordhva Jatru ( above neck region ) diseases. |
| Synonyms | Bheshaja Kaala |
| Contemporary Colloquial | Time of administration of medicine / dosage form |
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