Abstract

REVIEW ARTICLE ON PANVIBHRAM (ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL)

Dr. Abhijit Gangarde*, Dr. Hiraman Warungase, Dr. Ankush Gunjal

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Abstract

This paper examines the Ayurvedic condition known as" Panvibhram." This allows for a comparison with the contemporary affliction known as "alcohol withdrawal." The texts Charak, Sushruta, Bhavaprakash, Madhavnidan, Chakradatta, Bhaisahajya Ratnavali, and Vangasen Samhita provide descriptions of Panvibhram or madatyaya. According to Ayurvedic principles, alcohol consumed following appropriate procedures, dosage, timing, meal combinations, and individual constitution induces bliss and functions akin to nectar. Madya consumed indiscriminately, without food and in excessive quantities, behaves like a fire, interacting with body heat to induce severe drunkenness and related ailments. Vangasena, Chapter on Sangha Numerous references exist for the Ayurvedic care of Panvibhram that should be implemented in contemporary practice. The primary objective of this paper is to convey essential information regarding Madatyaya for appropriate treatment.

Keywords: Panvibhram, Madatyaya, Tamaguna, Buddhibhrama, Pragnyaparadh, Manas vikar etc.