Abstract

PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND PHYTO CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF MASHA AND MUDGA W.S.R. TO GURU AND LAGHU GUNA

Dr. Mrunal R. Akre* and Dr. Ravindra S. Kharat

Abstract

While studying the Dravya, all the materials that are stated as Dravya are useful for humans. These Dravyas are used on the basis of Gunas (properties) associated with them. All the Dravya that possess medicinal properties are superior due to these Gunas, which are similar to that of composition properties in human body; hence they are also stated as Gurvadi Gunas, the 20 Guruvadi/ Sharir Gunas can be clubbed into two major Guna viz. Guru and Laghu Guna. In present scenario we have to work a lot to explain modern world about the functioning, action and interaction of these Gunas. Our ancient Acharyas describe Guna on the basis of effect observed after consumption. But some analysis can be made that can give us In-vitro results for same. Masha and Mudga following same category of food drugs were used for analysis to identify Guru and Laghu Guna present between them. A list of analytical experiments followed the conclusion.

Keywords: Guru, Laghu, Guna, Phytochemical, Physicochemical, Dravya.