Abstract

CONCEPTUAL STUDY ON SAARA AND IT’S RELATION WITH AGNI

Dr. Deepawali*, Dr. Krishan Kumar and Dr. Lasitha Sanal

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Abstract

In Ayurveda saara is related with superiority of dhatus. Saara is consist of the nature of dhatus hence it called “vishuddhatro dhatu”.[1] In Ayurveda acharya gives many tools which can help in examination of various disease out of them one is Rog and Rogi pareeksha. For rog – rogi pareeksha especially dashvidh pareeksha is mentioned by acharya Charak Dashavidh pareeksha includes examination of Prakarti (Body constituent), Vikrti (Pathology), Saara (Essence), Sanhanan (Body proportion), Praman (Measurement), Satmya (Compatibility), Satva (Mental strength), Ahar Shakti (Appetite), Vyayam Shakti (exercise capacity test) and Vaya (Age).[2] As mentioned above saara is one of dashvidh pareeksha and it considered very important with respect of examination of various patients and their treatment. Saara is depend on function of body and also on mental state of individual. Saara is considered as a purest form of dhatus. Acharyas gives different – different characteristics of different - different saara persons. Acharya charak grouped into 8 categories depending on status of particular dhatu and prevalence of dhatu. As a exception Acharya mentioned one type as Satav saara which is depend on predominance of psychic factor named as Satav in persons. Saara is practically proved to be helpful in examination of a Rogi (patient) and also in treatment. Conceptual study about saara and it‟s correlation with prakarti is done here.

Keywords: Rog, Rogi, Saara, Dhatu, Pareeksha.