Bheshajakaala and its Clinical Importance–A Review on the Physiological Basis

Authors

  • B G Resmi PhD Scholar, Department of Kriya Sharir, National Institute of Ayurveda DU, Jaipur Author
  • Yadav Ram Chhaju Associate Professor & Head of the Department Kriya Sharir, National Institute of Ayurveda DU, Jaipur Rajasthan. Author
  • M Abhilash Assistant Professor, Department of Kriya Sharir, Govt. Ayurveda College, Pariyaram, Kannur, Kerala. Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/

Keywords:

Bheshajakaala, Vata, Bioavailability, Physiology, Ayurveda drug interactions

Abstract

The concept of time of administration of drugs (Bheshajakaala) is an important area  in Ayurveda to be focused on. Even though the different types and indications of the  different bheshajakaala are mentioned in classics how far they are executed in  management of diseases by proper analysis is to be thought of. For the proper  execution of these principles, there should be clarity and proper understanding of the  concepts. The Ayurveda classics have given the details regarding drug  administration viz. types, description of each type, conditions in which they are to  be applied etc. but there is no direct reference regarding the exact reason for choosing  these particular time period in particular condition. Here, an attempt is made to  explain the logic of indicating each bheshajakaala in different conditions for the  better understanding of the concept. The descriptions integrating modern  physiological principles could prove pivotal in explaining the rationale for  bheshajakaala and thereby facilitating their judicious use in clinical practice.  

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Published

2022-05-31

How to Cite

Resmi, B.G., Chhaju, Y.R., & Abhilash, M. (2022). Bheshajakaala and its Clinical Importance–A Review on the Physiological Basis . International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga, 5(5), 83–89. https://doi.org/10.48165/