European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

DHATUPOSHANA- A CONCEPTUAL REVIEW

Dr. Jyothi T, Dr. Vidya Ambedkar, Dr. Niranjan Y, *Dr. Vaidehi Raole

ABSTRACT

Nyaya or maxims or aphorisms are in the form of common occurrence that can be used to explain complex biological activities easily made understood by beginners of the science. These are used commonly to explain difficult to comprehend subjects in Ayurveda. Ayurveda stands on concrete Siddhantas- tried tested and validated principles over time. At times the principles become so complex that multiple dynamic processes occurring at a same time require special thought processes to understand the physiology and pathology. The scholars have made use of Nyaya in these circumstances to make things simple to understand without deviating from the founding pillars. Growth and development of Dhatus is one such topic that begs attention as the physiological and pathological correlates along with adaptation of treatment principles becomes tough task. This article is an attempt to understand and to explore the rationale behind these maxims with special reference tip the physiology of Dhatuposhana.

Keywords: Nyaya, Dhatu, Dhatuposhana.