Aushadha_Namakarana_Classical_References.pptx

Aushadha namakarana

1. Auṣadha Nāmakaraṇa With Classical Śloka References from Ācāryas and Saṁhitās of Ayurveda

2. Introduction to Auṣadha Nāmakaraṇa • Auṣadha Nāmakaraṇa refers to the naming system of Ayurvedic drugs. • Names are based on properties (Guṇa), actions (Karma), region (Deśa), appearance (Rūpa), etc. • Helps in correct identification and clinical usage of herbs and medicines.

3. Caraka Saṁhitā – Nāmakaraṇa 📜 C.S. Sūtrasthāna 1/121: “Nāma vastusvarūpajñaḥ śabdasaṁketalakṣaṇam.” Meaning: A name is an indicator of the inherent nature of a substance. Emphasizes naming based on Guṇa (qualities), Karma (actions), and Prabhāva (potency).

4. Suśruta Saṁhitā – Nāmakaraṇa 📜 S.S. Sūtrasthāna 36/3: “Nāma rūpāṇi bhaiṣajyānāṃ deśānusārataḥ pṛthak.” Meaning: The names and forms of medicines vary according to regions. Recognizes multiple names for the same drug based on local usage.

5. Aṣṭāṅga Hṛdaya – Nāmakaraṇa 📜 A.H. Sūtrasthāna 1/27: “Bhaiṣajyasya tu nānā nāma prayogaguṇato bhavet.” Meaning: A single medicine may have many names based on usage and properties. Highlights diversity in drug names due to regional, utility, and characteristic variation.

6. Nighaṇṭu Granthas – Synonyms • Dhanvantari Nighaṇṭu • Rājanighaṇṭu • Bhāvaprakāśa Nighaṇṭu • Kaiyadeva Nighaṇṭu These texts list multiple synonyms and classifications of drugs based on Rasa, Guṇa, Karma, etc.

7. Examples of Nāmakaraṇa • Harītakī – Abhayā, Pathyā, Kayasthā (based on Karma and Guṇa) • Gudūcī – Amṛtā, Chinnarūhā, Tantrī (based on Prabhāva and morphology) • Pippalī – Kāṇā, Vaidehī (based on appearance) • Amalaki – Dhatri, Amṛtaphala (based on Guṇa)

8. Significance in Ayurvedic Practice • Accurate understanding of drugs • Ensures correct identification • Facilitates better clinical outcomes • Helps in interpreting classical Ayurvedic texts correctly

9. Conclusion • Nāmakaraṇa is a systematic and meaningful process in Ayurveda. • Names of drugs carry deep insight into their origin, nature, and action. • Classical references provide clarity and authority for nomenclature.

10. References • Caraka Saṁhitā • Suśruta Saṁhitā • Aṣṭāṅga Hṛdaya • Bhāvaprakāśa Nighaṇṭu • Other Nighaṇṭus and research works