Abstract

PARADI GUNA - ITS UTILITY IN VARIOUS ASPECTS OF CLINICAL PRACTICE AND RESEARCH

Dr. Samichha Neupane* and Dr. Bikash Raj Ghimire

Abstract

Background: Ayurveda is an ancient system of medicine. It is the science of life which emphasizes on maintaining the health of healthy and curing the disease of diseased. The foundations of Ayurveda are its fundamental principles which are applicable at any time and in any condition. Shatpadhartha is one among the siddhantas which holds basis for Dhatusamyata (equilibrium in bodily humours). Guna (attributes) is one amongst Shatpadhartha explained in classical treatise. Out of various principles of Ayurveda, Guna is most important and basic theory which is useful in clinical practice as well as in research. Aims and objectives: To study concept of Guna w.s.r. to Paradi guna and its significance in clinical practice and research methodology. Material and methods: Samhita, Commentaries of Samhita, journals and research articles from concerned subject i.e. Paradi Guna were studied and analyzed in perspective of its clinical and research purpose. Conclusion: It is very essential for a physician or a researcher of Ayurveda to have a proper understanding of Paradi guna to perform his clinical duties i.e. chikitsha and anusandhana in desired manner and thus to get fruitful outcome.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Shatpadhartha, Guna, Paradi Guna, Research.