ABSTRACT

Samskara (processes) is a special procedure where the inherent properties of substance are transformed, which involves cleansing, churning, storing in a specific place, and application of heat. Different samskara (processes) are followed based on nature of dravya. In sneha Kalpana (oleaginous preparations) water soluble and lipid soluble active principles are extracted. Preparation of sneha paka is done by niragni (without application of heat) and sagnipaka (with application of heat) method. In sagni paka method source of heat used is fire. The niragni paka is also called as Aditya paka, suryapaka or bhanupaka where sunlight is used as media of heat. It is a method of preparation mentioned for the drugs which are thermolabile in nature, hence needs less intensity of heat. Understanding the importance of this kalpana the science of ayurveda pharmaceutics has mentioned many formulations which are prepared using sunlight as source of heat in different texts of Ayurveda. Keywords: Samskara, Sneha kalpana, Niragni, Sagni, Aditya paka
Publication date: 01/03/2024

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2024/13.3.7132