Relevance of paradi guna as a chikitsasiddhi upaya

Abstract

Objective: To understand the concept of Paradi guna in Ayurveda and its utility in Chikitsa. Data Source: Charaka Samhita with Chakrapani commentary accessed from NIIMH website. Ashtanga Hridaya with Sarvangasundara commentary. Review Methods: Literary review mainly focused on description of each guna with its relevant examples from Charaka Samhita and Ashtanga Hridaya. Its utility in Chikitsa were explained with the examples from Panduroga chikitsa Adhyaya from Charaka Samhita Chikitsa sthana. Results: Acharya Charaka enumerated ten Paradi guna and Acharya Chakrapani explained each Guna with their clinical importance. Knowledge of ten qualities is essential while selecting the medicine, food, treatment procedure, etc., In each and every step of the treatment, Paradi guna is involved. Conclusion: Paradi guna plays an inevitable role in both diagnosis and treatment. It is an essential prerequisite to be identified by physician and pharmacist to accomplish the Chikitsa siddhi this literary review on Paradi guna helps to know the utility of Paradi guna in clinical practice.

Keywords

• chikitsasiddhi upaya
• guna
• paradi guna