| Keyword | Skandha |
| Type | B.P. |
| Etymology/ Definition | स्कन्ध: समूह:। च.वि.८/१३७ चक्रपाणि |
| Reference | C.Vi.8/137 |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – a part, a chapter , section |
| Implied Meaning | It is a group of substances having similar taste. This is described in Charaka Samhitaa . They are 6 in number and are useful for various treatment modalities like Basti ( enema ). |
| Elaboration | Madhura Skandha ( group of sweet substances ) comprises substances like Jeevaka ( Microstylis musifera Ridley ), Medaa ( Polygonatum verticiliatum ) and S`haalee ( oryza sativa ) etc. Other groups of Dravya ( substances ) described in Charaka Samhitaa are: Aamla Skandha – group of sour substances Lavan`a Skandha – group of salty substances Kat`uka Skandha – group of pungent substances Tikta Skandha – group of bitter substances Kashaaya Skandha – group of astringent substances |
| Synonyms | Gan`a , Varga |
| Contemporary Colloquial | Group of substances having similar actions, indications etc. |
| Antonym | Ekala |
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