SIGNIFICANCE OF CLASSICAL AYURVEDA DOSE FORMS IN CURRENT PRACTICE – A REVIEW

Rasashastra & Bhaishajya kalpana is the science of Drugs including identification, procurement, processing, preparation and application. Rasashastra deals with Rasaushadis (herbo-mineral preparations) while Bhaishajya kalpana deals with Kasta-Aushadhi (herbal preparations).   All classical text, in particular Charaka samhita, Sushruta samhita, Sharangadhara samhita, Kashyapa samhita etc. have described details of science of posology. The review is done to find the relevance of classical dose in current clinical practice. In this review concept of AushadhaMatra was studied in detail and conclusion was drawn. To get maximum benefit of Ausadha one should have to consider Aturabala and Rogabala before deciding the AushadhaMatra. The scientific approach, type of drug, time and route of administration, different forms and dosage and regimes in Ayurveda are highly significant in current scenario.