Abstract

YUKTI PRAMANA AND ITS APPLIED ASPECT IN AYURVEDA: A REVIEW

Dr. Hari Krishna Shriwas*, Dr. Smt. Gunvanti Ratre and Dr. Rupendra Chandrakar

Abstract

In Ayurveda, means of obtaining knowledge are called Pramanas. All of them provide valid and real knowledge. The Pramanas, especially Yukti pramana shall remain the guiding principles for the research activity in all the knowledge arenas. It is a unique methodology based on multiplicity of factors. Polyherbal medicinal formulations are found to provide better therapeutic efficacy. Physicians should rationally apply Yukti while prescribing a formulation, depending on the condition of the disease and patient. He can substitute or add or eliminate drugs accordingly, so that patient is more benefitted.

Keywords: pramanas, knowledge, formulation.