Substituting Drugs in Ayurveda with Special Reference to Botany

Authors: Mallikarjuna Rao P* and Dravyguna MD

Volume 3, Issue 4

Abstract

Substitute drugs utilize for the drugs which are not available. It mainly deals with rational substitution intentionally selected of crude drugs required for medicinal purpose. This concept is referred from one of the Laghutrayi, Bhavapraksha written in 16th century A.D. As the list of substitute is first of its kind and this Nighantu is considered. With proper revalidation of existing documented examples, there is always a scope to find out new substitutes for Abhava dravyas of today’s time, keeping in mind, it is selected for discussion and bringing awareness about is the main concern for present research topic.

Keywords: Abhava Pratinidhi; Rational Substitution; Availability of Medicinal Plants

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