ROLE OF AUSHADHA SEVAN KAAL IN AYURVEDA COMPARATIVE TO CHRONO THERAPEUTICS

Abstract

According to Ayurveda Aushadha Sevan Kaal is the type of Avasthika Kaal. Kaal is an essential factor to consid- er when treating disease because it refers to the right timing of drug administration. Aushadha (medicine) is con- sidered under Trisutra. According to Acharya Charaka, Aushadha having reverse properties of Desha (Habitat), Matra (Dose) and Kaal (Time) can cure the diseases effortlessly. Our Acharya has enlightened the connection of Kaal and Dosha and suggested consideration while treating the patients. The precise timing at which patients take their medications is critical since it has a substantial impact on treatment outcomes. In Ayurveda, lots of Acharya has specified different Bhaishajya Kaal along with the Dosha, disease, general condition of the body, and in line with the type of preparations (Swaras, Kalka, Kwatha). Chrono Therapeutics is a term used in modern science to describe the concept of timed dose. It recommends synchronizing your medication schedule with your body's nat- ural clock. Though treating a disease success can be attained only when there is a proper arrangement of Desha(Region), Kaal (Time), Pramana (Dosage), Satmya (Wholesomeness), Asatmya (Unwholesomeness), Pathya (useful) & Apathya (harmful). In this study, an attempt was made to compare the Aushadha Kaal Prayoga with chronotherapeutics in modern science. The comparison was done on Aushadha Prayoga Kaal of certain diseases such as allergic rhinitis, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, peptic ulcer, diabetes mellitus. Overall look, both are having similarities vs dissimilarities too. Keywords: Aushadha Sevan Kaal, Bhaishajya, Chrono Therapeutics, Circadian rhythm.