ROLE OF RASAYANA DRAVYA AND DIET AS PREVENTIVE MEDICINE IN VYADHI OF MAHASROTASA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT DISORDER: A CONCEPTUAL STUDY

The aim of Ayurved is not only for treat the disease but also prevent it. Two types of treatment modalities are explained, one is SvasthasyaUrjaskara, in which drugs are given to prevent the disease, another is ArtasyaRoganut, in which, drugs are given to treat the existing disease in the body. In Ayurveda RasayanaDravya and PathyaApathya have key role in preventive measurement. RasayanaDravya like Amalaki, Rudanti, Haritaki, Bibhitaki, Pippali, Bhallataka, Guduchietc. are effective on diseases of Mahasrotasa. Mahasrotasa is synonym of Koshta it extends from mouth to the anus. In modern point of view complete Gastro intestinal tract is Mahasrotasa, so the diseases of Gastro intestinal tract are very common in day today life such as acid peptic disorder, diarrhea, constipation, colitis, ascites, irritable bowel syndrome, indigestion etc. and long term use of modern drugs for these diseases cause side effects of Mahasrotasa. Material and Methods: This is a conceptual study for which various Ayurvedic texts like Brihattrayi, Laghutrayiand various modern medicine books and published research articles and papers and also information available on net will be used. Result: These problems can be easily prevented by using Ayurvedic preventive measures like RasayanaDravya and PathyaApathyawithout any harmful effects. Conclusion: The RasayanaDravya used having properties like Dipana, Pachana, Vatanulomana and Balya, also prevent formation of diseases and help as a probiotic to gut bacteria and keep them healthy. Use of RasayanaDravyaand PathyaApathya in daily diet can prevent disorders of Mahasrotasa which are hampering day today life activity and also life threatening disorders