Abstract

THERAPEUTIC CONCEPT OF WATER - AN AYURVEDIC VIEW

Dr. Preeti*

ABSTRACT

Therapeutics is to study remedial action of any agent, in Ayurveda we work on the concept that whatever Dravya existing in universe had some therapeutic action, nothing is useless so being a science of life Ayurveda focus on the concepts of healing via various agents, like water, food articles etc. being water a part of body formation had impact on health also. It is well seen by merely controlled or cautious intake of water can prevent diseases or can help in their management. It helps in balancing Tridosha because of its constitution as well as balance Manasik Bhavas i.e. Triguna, helps in excretion of Trimala also and being a part of structural units of human or universe i.e. Panchamahabhoota it has impact on formation and destruction of living beings. To balance this, various forms of intake of water are mentioned in Ayurvedic classics. Like various type of boiled waters, infusions according to Doshas, its metabolism in body and so on. Along with it there are indication and contraindication of water intake in various conditions according to Dosha, Agni etc factors. Thus water shows various therapeutic impacts on one‟s health. By knowledge towards therapeutic action of water in present stage and by giving information to the population can decrease the load of diseases on health system along with it by adopting it as measure of lifestyle one can live a healthy life as jargon used „Be Mindful during drinking water‟ can bring major change in concept of health maintenance. Even though if knowledge of Ayurvedic concept at ground level can make people to be healthier ever before.

Keywords: Therapeutics, Dravya, Tridosha, Triguna, Pancha Mahabhoota.