Abstract

Abstract

Ayurveda is science of life which deals with various unique concepts and diseases and

also its prevention. In Ayurveda there is various different topics were covered in all Samhitas. In Dravyaguna Ganas. or Mahakashaya plays very important in Chikitsa of patient. This will helps in diagnosis as well as proper treatment. Mahakashaya was the one of the unique and important concept mentioned by Acharya Charaka in his Charaka Samhita. Mahakashaya includes total 50 Mahakashaya which has each 1 Mahakashaya includes 10 dravyas for each specific Karma. In this all 50 Mahakashaya, in this review Aangamarda Prashamana Mahakashaya and Shoola Prashamana Mahakashaya were discussed. Mahakashaya were also called as Gana. This both Ganas includes different 10 drugs which has acts on Aangamarda and Shoola Vyadhi. Both Gana deals with Vata Dosha Prakopa or Vatavyadhi specially RA, OA, Arthritis, Joint pain, Bodyache, Myalgia, Neuralgia, etc. This dravyas can be taken in the form of decoctions, powder, oils, ghee etc. Any formulation can be made according to the disease and patients condition for better relief. We can use even 4-5 dravys from each Gana and can be combine both Ganas in severe and chronic cases for better results outcome. In this article there is comparison between Aangamarda Prashamana Mahakashaya and Shoola Prashamana Mahakashaya were discussed and there action, karma, Gunas etc mentioned. Also their mode of action mentioned for easy understanding and for use.