aushadha sevana kala.pptx Aushadha Sevana Kala: The Science of Timing in Ayurvedic Medicine

Āushadha Sevana Kāla refers to the specific timing and conditions under which medicines should be administered in Ayurveda. The effectiveness of Ayurvedic treatments is not solely dependent on the formulation of the medicine but also significantly on the timing of its consumption. This concept is deeply rooted in Ayurveda's holistic understanding of the body, where physiological states, digestion, and the movement of doshas (vital energies) are influenced by the time of day, meals, and seasonal changes.
Āushadha Sevana Kāla highlights Ayurveda’s deep understanding of the body's rhythm and its integration with natural cycles. By adhering to the principles of proper timing, the therapeutic effects of Ayurvedic medicines are optimized, leading to more effective and holistic healing outcomes.

1. Aushadha Sevana Kala Dr.Samarpita Bhattacharjee. MD (RSBK)

2. Introduction: Ayurveda was preached in the form of Trisutras .

3. Acharya Vagbhata Kala fulfills the aim of administration of Aushadha . Acharya Charaka Aushadha given at appropriate Kala is more efficacious than one given at inappropriate Kala.  

4. Another important factor is Agni. Supreme factor for maintaining Dhatu- Samyata , all the therapies are directed to maintain and preserve the potency of Agni. The proper knowledge of Agni and drug interaction is helpful to attain a quick relief to the patient. AGNI

5. Shad Aveksha Kala

6. Bhaishajya Kala Proper time for administration of Aushadha is known as Bhaishajya Kala. Kala is the Nimitta Karana(reason) of all types of kaaryas (action), hence, Aushadha employed in a proper Kala will result in expected kaarya . Synonyms: Bhaishajya Kala, Aushadha Kala, Bhaisajya grahana Kala, Aushadha avacharana Kala, Agada Kala, Aushadha sevana kala.

7. The general knowledge of Aushadha sevana kala is elaborated in the following text :

8. No of Bhaisajya kala:

9. Description of individual Bhaishajya kala: 1. Abakta : Abhakta means administration of Aushadha alone.

10. Indication: The action of the medicine administered during this Kala is enhanced due to the empty stomach. Disease and diseased both having good strength. Pancha vidha Kashaya Kalpanas :are heavy and need strong Agni to digest them. Lekhanartha (scraping) and utklishta kapha pitta :line of treatment in both conditions is Apatarpana . This kala provides a suitable time for the administration of both. Kapha udreka avastha gata kala.

11. 2.Pragbhakta: Hemadri comments that aushadha intake should be just before food. Indication: Apana Vata Vikruti Vikritadha kayashya Valadhanartha (improve strength to the lower part of the body) Aged, children, Bhiru (panic), Krishangata (emaciated), weak.

12. For strengthening lower part of the body, diseases of lower half of the body, obesity. Benefits: Destroys the Doshas situated in Amashaya (stomach).

13. 3.Madhya Bhakta: Administration of medicine in between the food is madhyabhakta .

14. Indications: 1.Samana vata vikruti , 2.Paittika vyadhis , 3.Koshtagata vyadhis , 4.Agni Udeeranartha in Mandagni .

15. 4.Pashchat Bhakta:

16. Medicine is administered after food to subside various diseases related to the upper part of the body as well as to given strength. This Kala is divided into two: Prataha Bhojana Kala Sayam Bhojana Kala

17. Indications:

18. 5.Antarbhakta: The administration of food in between two meals is called Antarbhakta . Ahara and Aushadha Jeerna lakshana plays an important role in this Kala. According to Indu :

19. Indications: 1. Deepaka (increase the digestive fire), 2. Deeptagni purush suffering from Vyan Vayu, 3.Hridya. As its acts over Udana Vayu,which is seated in Hridaya , it gives strength to the Manas . Jejjat includes this Kala under Madhyabhakta .

20. 6.Sabhakta: Administration of Aushadha along with food means Sabhaktam . All the commentators agree that Aushadha should be consumed along with food. Indu specifies that Aushadha is processed or cooked with food or given along with food.

21. Indications: Bala (children), Stree (ladies), Vriddha , Sukumara , Ksheena , Aruchi , to protect Bala (strength) and Saarvaangagata Rogas . Food is processed with Aushadhas and given in Aruchi , Mandagni (loss of appetite). By this the Teekshnata , strong odour , bad taste of Aushadha are reduced.

22. 7.Grasa: Grasa means Aushadha mixed along with each bolus of food. The function of Prana Vata is Annapravesh (deglutition). Aushadha administered with each Grasa will come in contact with Prana Vata in Mukha (oral cavity), Kantha (throat), Urah (chest)etc. leading to the continuous contact with Prana and conditions related to that could be easily treated.

23. Indications: 1.Hrudroga 2.Dipana, 3.Prana Vayu Dushtijanya vikara (respiratory disease) 4.Vajhikara Aushadhi .

24. 8.Grasantara: Administration of Aushadha in between each bolus of food. This is used when one wants to administer the Vamaneeya Dhumapana . Indications: Pinasa , Adrita , Trushna , Shwasa , Hrudroga , Vamana, Kasaghna dhuma .  

25. 9.Samudga: Samudga refers to the administrsation of Aushada both before and after food. The word Samudga refers to Samputaka , means a box like structure. Indu and Hemadri specify that Aushadha should be consumed immediately in relation to food.

26. Indications: No specific Dosha is indicated for this Kala instead some conditions like: Hikka Roga (hiccough), Kampa (tremors), Akshepa ( convultion ), Urdhva Kayagata Vikara , Pravisruta ( spreaded ) Dosha-Urdhwa,Adha Visruta Dosha . Aushadha administered in this Kala will be having its effect on Apana, Vyana as well as on Udana Vata .

27. 10.Muhurmuhu: Muhurmuhu means again and again. Aushadha is repeatedly taken with or without food. This Kala broadly divided in two: Indications: Swasa (dyspnea), Kasa (cough), Trishna (thirst), Hikka (hiccough), Chardi (vomiting), Visha (poison), Swarabhanga (hoarseness of voice). Abhakta Muhurmuhu Sabhakta Muhurmuhu

28. 11. Nishi: Administration of Aushadha at night is called Nishi. Indu specifies the exact Nisha Kala is the time after the evening meal has digested and 3 hour have been passed. Indications: Vamana, Dhumapana , Urdhwajatrugata vikara . Urdhwajatru is the site of Prana Vayu, thus medicine administered in this Kala acts over Prana Vayu.

29. Discussion: This relation has been neglected now a days, specially while administering the medicine. Such negligence may be one of the reasons for not getting the desired effect from the therapy, as the Aushadha Dravya fails to show its complete effect. Hence to utilize the Aushadha to its optimum level, Bhaishajya Kala have been mentioned on the predominance of the Doshas , seat of the disease, frequency of attack etc.

30. Conclusion: According to Ayurvedic texts Aushadha Sevana Kala s are 10 or 11 or 5. 66% of bhaishaj ya Kals are described in relation to food. Meant for samana chiki tsha only. Oral route of administration is advocated. The rate of metabolism of Bhaishajya by Agni is controlled by food with the aid of proper Bhaishajya Kala. To release the drug at desired time considering the dosha pravab , dosha gati etc.

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