Panchamahabhut Siddhant : Conceptual Review and it’s Applications in Ahar, Vihar and Aushadha

Sonam Kelkar; Manoj Nimbalkar; Arun Bhatkar; Ashvin Bagde; Sonali Fulkar

doi:10.21760/jaims.10.7.21

Sonam Kelkar Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Sanskrit Samhita Siddhant, Government Ayurved College, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. https://orcid.org/0009-0000-1929-1301
Manoj Nimbalkar Professor & HOD, Department of Sanskrit Samhita Siddhant, Government Ayurved College, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0715-2624
Arun Bhatkar Associate Professor, Department of Sanskrit Samhita Siddhant, Government Ayurved College, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4980-4192
Ashvin Bagde Assistant Professor, Department of Sanskrit Samhita Siddhant, Government Ayurved College, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. https://orcid.org/0009-0003-7550-9602
Sonali Fulkar Assistant Professor, Department of Sanskrit Samhita Siddhant, Government Ayurved College, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. https://orcid.org/0009-0004-5801-5552

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.10.7.21

Keywords: Panchamahabhut, Siddhant, Ahar, Vihar, Aushadha.

Abstract

Ayurveda is an ancient medical science has lots of theoretical and philosophical aspect. Ayurveda defines health and all the factors responsible for its maintenance and health promotion. Panchmahabhut Siddhant is a fundamental philosophical and scientific doctrine in Ayurved. All matter in the universe, including human body, is composed of five basic elements are Prithvi (earth), Jal (water), Agni or Tej (fire), Vayu (air) and Akash (space). These five elements which collectively termed as Panchamahabhuta. Equilibrium of Mahabhutas ensures health, while their imbalance denote Vikar. Panchmahabut Siddhant provides the basis for the classification of Doshas, understanding structures, function as well as properties of food, medicine and the environment. Panchmahabhut Siddhant serves as guiding framework for diagnosis, treatments, enabling a holistic and individualized approach to health and disease management.

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