Conceptual Review on Sugandha Cikitsā in Āyurveda

Abstract

yurveda is an everlasting science with absolute principles. It not only is concerned with the treatment and cure of the diseases but also aims to allay one from all kind of miseries i.e. mental physical social and spiritual. Hence yurveda is not merely a system of medicine but also deals with all the aspects of life. The strength of any medical literature lies in its applicability and implimentation. For successful implimentation of medical literature periodical survey and evaluation is higly necessary. There are many such concepts in yurveda which may be of utmost utility in fulfilling the needs of mankind but the current trend of research is not much focused on literary research. Sugandha Cikits Aroma therapy is one such treatment trend which is having its application both in mantainance of health and cure of disease. Related references of Sugandha Cikitsand Saumansaya were collected from texts of Brhatray and other related sources to analyse the effects. Sugandha dravyas that are enriched with Gandha gua when enters nsa because oftheir Sukma amp Mrudu Gua does influence both arra and Manas. Sugandha dravys are considered as saumanasya janaka because of their positive effect on manas which in turn is also due to the pleasant aromas through which it does Svstya Rakaa of swastha and Vikra Praamana of tura.