Review on –Agrya Ayushadi Dravyas acting on different body systems w. s. r. to charaka samhita.

Ayurveda is an ancient medical science which main aim is to maintain the health of a healthy person and cure diseases from its root. Ayurved is based on Saptapadartha, where dravya is one of them. Ancient Acharyas classified the Ayurveda into eight branches, collectively known as “Ashtang Ayurveda”. Dravyaguna Shastra is an important branch of chikitsa shastra. This deals with the guna (properties), karma (action), and Prayoganum (therapeutic uses of dravya). In Ayurveda “Ekal dravya” chikitsa having more importance. In some context, a single drug (Ekal Dravya) is used for one disease or more than one disease. Agrya Aushadhi Dravya is the most potent drug for that particular disease. Agrya Aushadhi Dravya is cost-effective economical, easy to use, and safe. This article highlighting the Agrya Aushadhi dravya mentioned in a charak samhita which acting on different body systems.


INTRODUCTION -
Agrya means sarvottam i,e which is best among all. Ayurveda gives importance to Ekal dravya chikitsa. Which main motto is to maintain health of healthy person and cure diseases from its root. [1] Ayurveda is very vast science,so ancient acharyas classified the Ayurveda into eight branches, collectively known as Ashtang Ayurveda. [2] It contain kaya chikitsa, Shalya Tantra, Shalakya Tantra, Kaumarabhritya, Bhuta vidya, Agad Tantra, Rasayana, Vajikaran.
As per Astang Sangraha, he mentions it as "Karyakaraka". Astang Hridayam adds Shrestha aushadhi can be given in vikalpa/yoga based on kala, bala and desha.
In treatment use of an agrya dravya instead of using multiple drugs is more economically affordable and effective.
Here an attempt is made to classify Agrya ayushadhi dravya (Sarvottam Aushadhi ) of Charaka Samhita into different groups such as Action on Dosha ,Action on Dhatu, Action on Prabhava, Action on G.I.T., Action on Respiratory system, Action on Cardiovascular system, Action on Reproductive system, Action on urinary system, Action on skin disseases, Action on Haemorrhoids, used in panchakarma. [6] AIM AND OBJECTIVES - The study is carried out with an aim to classify Agrya Ayushadhi dravya according to different body systems and review importance of Agrya dravya in chikitsa for its economically affordable and effective value.

MATERIAL AND METHODS -
Classical Ayurveda texts, modern and Ayurvedic Literature were evaluated for complete understanding of concept of Agrya Dravya.
Here only charaka samhitas Agrya Aushadhi Dravyas mentoned into different groups such as Action on Dosha , Action on Dhatu, Action on Prabhava, Action on G.I.T., Action on Respiratory system, Action on Cardiovascular system, Action on Reproductive system, Action on urinary system, Action on skin disseases, Action on Haemorrhoids, Agrya Aushadhi dravya used in panchakarma.

DISSCUSION -
Different Acharyas have followed different methodology while explaining Agrya dravya. So, no. varies from Acharya to Acharya. Charaka Acharya gives special importance to Aushadi dravya. These Dravya are sufficient to cure most of the diseases. It also helps practitioners to select the proper drug for cure disease conditions also availability of drug. Selection of the Agrya Dravya gives desired results from the treatment.

CONCLUSION -
Agrya Dravyas are clinically proved by Acharyas and in Ayurveda "Apta vachan "considered best one, so these Agrya Dravyas are best among all and used in treatment. Agrya dravyas having their own potential therefore in treatment use of an Agrya Dravya instead of using multiple drugs is more economically affordable and effective.