Abstract

REVISITING AMBASHTADI GANA: A CONCEPTUAL ANALYSIS OF ITS ROLE IN SANDHANA AND VRANA ROPANA

*Dr. Parvathy M. G., Dr. Anila R. S., Dr. Liya Abraham

Abstract

Ayurveda possesses a rich tradition of medicinal plant classification based on the intrinsic properties (Guna), therapeutic actions (Karma), and clinical applications of drugs. In the Dravya Sangrahaṇiya Adhyaya of Sushruta Samhita (Sutrasthana, Chapter 38), thirty-seven distinct Ganas (drug groups) are described, each formulated according to specific therapeutic objectives. Among these, Ambashtadi Gana occupies a significant position due to its traditional indications in Vraṇa Ropaṇa (wound healing) and Sandhana (tissue union and regeneration). Although individual constituents of this group have been investigated for their pharmacological properties, a consolidated evaluation of Ambashtadi Gana as a composite therapeutic formulation is scarce. The present review critically examines the classical descriptions and contemporary scientific evidence related to this Gana, with particular emphasis on its role in wound management and tissue repair. By correlating traditional Ayurvedic concepts with modern biomedical findings, this study seeks to highlight the potential integrative value of Ambashtadi Gana in current clinical practice.42083

Keywords: Ambashtadi Gana, Vrana Ropana, Bhagna Sandhana.