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Key Insights into Bhavana Samskara in Ayurvedic Pharmacology

Published:03 Feb 2026
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Hemanshu Parmar1*, Bharti Umretia2

1 PG Scholar, Upgraded Department of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, Government Ayurved College, Vadodara, Gujarat

2 Reader and Head, Upgraded Department of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, Government Ayurved College, Vadodara, Gujarat

Corresponding Author:Hemanshu Parmar

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Samskara is an important concept led by ancient Ayurveda scholars. Bhavana is one among the Samskara by which transformation of the inherent attributes (Gunataradhanam) of a substance occur and leads to the addition of new properties (Gunotkarsha) or change in the properties (Gunavruddhi, Gunahani). Soaking and levigation are the main principle of the Bhavana. Different Bhavana Dravya can be select on the basis of various pharmaceutical and therapeutical requirements of herbal, toxic, metallic, Herbo-metallic formulations. Amount of liquid should be added till powder become Kardmabha, Samplavana, Ardra and Ekibhoota. Total 118 herbal formulations and 97 Rasayoga are mentioned with various number and duration of Bhavana. Bhavana should be given till Subhavita Lakshana observed. Dissertation work and research article are mentioned that proves classical concept of Bhavana with modern analytical tools and clinical study. Number and duration of Bhavana have the kin role for the changes in physical and chemical form, inherent properties and potency of Dravya.

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SamskaraPrincipleBhavana DravyaAmountNumberDurationSubhavita Lakshana

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Parmar, H. & Umretia, B. (2026). Key Insights into Bhavana Samskara in Ayurvedic Pharmacology. International Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine, 16(1). https://doi.org/10.47191/ijahm/v16i1.19

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