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About The Book

The Ayurveda is not only science of life but also a spiritual science. The perfect health can be achieved by adapting and the proper understanding the pharmacology of the given drug. Acharya Priya Vrit Sharma Ji defined Dravyaguna Shastra as the branch which deals with Guna(Properties), Karma(Pharmacological Actions) and therapeutic effects of various Dravyas. The Dravyaguna is an Ayurvedic science which deals with drugs and their pharmacological actions. These pharmacological action is based on the fundamental principles of basic concepts of Dravya, Rasa, Guna, Virya, Vipaka, Prabhava, prime proto elements(Panchamahabhutas). In this book more than 260 Medicinal plants their basic concepts of Rasa, Guna, Virya, Vipaka, Karma etc were dealt point wise. With blessings of all our Ayurvedic ancestors, scholars, here a small attempt is made to gather the information related to Dravya(Indian Medicinal Plants) that are scattered in various classical Ayurvedic texts so that one could easily understand the concepts and applied it in the clinical practice effectively. Hope this book will give a proper understanding the Indian medicinal plants and to be used as quick reference book. I request kindheartedly to all voracious readers, research scholars, students please consider this book and make good use of it.

About The Author

Dr. Umakant N Rabb is a multifaceted Ayurvedic practitioner and academician, researcher whose journey weaves together the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda with modern understanding. He deftly combines traditional Ayurvedic practices with psychotherapeutic techniques, offering holistic healing to his patients. More than 20 years’ experience in medical industry with specialization in Dravyaguna Vijnana(Indian Materia Medica) trusted, patient focused and experienced locum doctor with a long history of serving patients by successfully diagnosing, treating and also managing their illness and diseases. Author is an expert in maintaining the reports of patient and person centered approach towards counseling. Having experience in analyzing complex medical issues quickly & negotiates with third parties with patience. Author is well versed in detail study of Medicinal plants (Botanical, Phytochemical, Pharmacological etc.) and its utilization in Ayurvedic drug manufacturing. Cultivation of medicinal plants in an organic manner and encouraging the farmers to cultivate the medicinal plants along with their crops. The author has Extensive clinical experience in Ayurvedic panchakarma, Preparation of Ayurvedic medicines with different combination related to different diseases, Yoga, Meditations and Strong background of dealing with chronic diseases and resolving surgery related issues, Knowledge on Pathya and Apathyas in related disease conditions.