Abstract
Abstract: Yavagu, One of Aahara Kalpana is elaboratory used for preventive and curative purposes in Samhitas. It appears with many synonyms and indications in Charaka Samhita. The study was planned to compile, compare, and critically analyze. Yavagu in Charaka Samhita. All references related to Yavagu are compiled and critically studied.
There are a total of 103 references found in Charaka Samhita. Yavagu is used for diet, Anupan, Akanthpaan in Panchakarma, and treating diseases. Out of 103 references, 72 are for therapeutic use. The 28 references from 72 are explained in chapter Ch. Su. 2 Apamarga Tanduliy and other remaining references were found in treatments of different diseases like Jwara, Raktapitta, Atisara, Udara, etc. 7 references where Yavagu and Manda are used as Anupana of Ghrita like Nilinyadi ghrita, Chitrak ghrita, etc. Panchakarma 8 references akanthapana in shodhana by different drugs like madanphala, dhamargava, etc., in different diseases like Gulma, Ghrahani, etc., according to conditions. Also, 16 references of Yavagu as a diet are found in Garbhini paricharya (ANC), or Agnimandya due to fasting in Grahani, etc. Maximum use of Yavagu is seen in Atisara and Adhog Raktapitta disease.
According to Charaka Yavagu acts as Laghu, ushna, Agnideepaka, doshanulomaka, etc. So in diseases where Agnimandya is the leading cause, Yavagu helps as deepaniya pachaniya is used for dietary and therapeutic use. So Yavagu Kalpana is a key element in the preventive and curative in treating diseases.
Index Terms – Yavagu, Charaka Samhita, Ayurveda, Ahara Kalpana.