Abstract

IMPORTANCE OF TAKRAPANA IN VARIOUS DISEASE – A REVIEW

*Vd. Vivek Shrirampant Chandurkar

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Abstract

In Ayurveda, the cause of every disease is mandagni. Agni plays vital role in management of diseases. However, the modern sedentary lifestyle causes agni vikruti, apakva ahara rasa, and inappropriate dhatu production, which ultimately disrupts metabolism and causes a number of ailments. In clinical practice, grahani roga, arsha, amlapitta, and constipation are frequently observed. The Ayurvedic texts explain a variety of drava-dravyas for healing, takravarga being one among them. Different Takra kalpanas are mentioned by Acharyas which are very useful in digestive problems and considered to be useful in diseases of vatakaphaja origin. It is also mentioned in conditions like grahani, udara, gulma, pandu, arsha, mutrcakruchra, atisara etc. Takra is vatanulomaka, vatakapha shamaka, deepana, grahi, laghu, and does not aggravate Pitta. Winter is the best time to take takra. Takra is regarded as nectar on earth in bhavaprakasha when consumed properly. In this article, an effort is made to explore the takra prayoga mentioned by ayurveda classics. Aim: To study Takrapana in various disease conditions. Objectives: To study and understand in details about Takra, its properties, Doshaghnata, indications, contraindications and its use in various disease conditions.

Keywords: Takra, Takra Kalpanas Gulm, Arsha, Udara, Grahani.