World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

REVIEW OF ANUPANA- ITS UTILITY IN DRUG AND DIET

Dr. Nitin Mahajan and *Dr. Shakambhri Sharma

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda, science of life with aim „Swasthasya swastha rakshanam’ and „Aturasya vikara prashamanam’ has different approach towards Arogya-sthapana. Anupana concept is one such inseparable concept of Ayurveda in the treatment aspect. Along with main medication the adjuvant with which it is taken plays an important role in the success of treatment. According to way of medicine administration we find different therapeutic effect of it. Hence, knowledge of specific action of drug with particular, Anupana is taken into consideration while planning for drug administration. „Anupana? is a liquid material, which is taken along with or after the meal or drug. In the context of food, Anupana helps in its better digestion and absorption and provides complete nourishment to the body. It not only helps in palatability but also for carrying the drug to target site by which it increases its absorption in target place.

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