REVIEW ON DRUG COLLECTION W.R.T SUSHRUTA SAMHITA

Meghana N.*, Manjunath Kanthi and Suma K. J.

ABSTRACT

The world is now turning to Ayurveda and herbal medicine to seek answers to the health issues and building integrated perspective. Success of treatment depends on the four main factors i.e. Bhishak, Dravya, Upasthana and Rogi. The health is restored with these four factors functioning into their full potential. The present paper explores Drvaya, one among these four factors with special emphasis on the method of collection. A drug would be potent if it is collected in right season from a right place and in a right way. It would remain potent if stored properly. These specific aspects of drug collection are discussed by Acharya Sushrutha in Bhumi Pravibhaagiya Adhyaya of Sutra Sthana. The present paper elaborates Acharya Sushrutha’s insights on the drug collection and its significance.

Keywords: Dravya Sangrahana, Drug Collection, Bhumi Pravibhaaga.