Abstract

A CLASSICAL REVIEW ON PRATINIDHI DRAVYA (SUBSTITUTE DRUG)

Dr. Rajendra G. Mane*

Abstract

The concept of Pratinidhidravya(substitute drug) is need of pharmaceutical area. Pratinidhidravya is substitute drug in absence of an original drug. Many (Substitute Drugs)pratinididravya are mention in texts, which are involved many aspect. In Bhavprakash list of pratinidhidravya is given in Mishrakavargaprakarana but in Yogratnakarpratinidhidravya mentioned in separately. The principals to selected pratinidhi Dravya (Substitute Drugs)based on similarity on Rasa(Taste), Guna(Property), Virya(Potency), Vipaka most important factor is karma (action). Pratinidhi drug serves to overcome the problem of un-availability of drug due toscarcity, rare or difficult to procure. This in way to help to produce good quality herbal product and lend a support in conservation and sustainability of medicinal plants. The Pharmacopial or extra Pharmacopial drug should be assessed on the basic fundamentals of as well as resemblance, regional Dravyguna Ayurvedic material medica Rasa, Virya, Vipaka substitution on the basis of synonym, pharmacological and clinical trials. This will enrich the current practices of Pratinidhi Dravyas(SubstituteDrugs) in Ayurvedicscience.

Keywords: Pratinidhidravya, Substitute.