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Rasa Panchaka — Five Pharmacological Properties
Every dravya is characterised by 5 attributes: Rasa, Guna, Veerya, Vipaka, Prabhava. These are the doctor's decision-making framework for prescription. Master rasa panchaka and you can predict drug action without rote memorisation.
Dashemani — 10 Groups of Drugs by Charaka
Charaka classifies 500+ drugs into 50 dashemani (groups of 10 herbs each grouped by therapeutic action). This is functional pharmacology — herbs grouped by what they treat, not by botanical family. Mastering dashemani is the most efficient way to remember Charakian materia medica.
Parada (Mercury) — Shodhana and Marana
Parada (mercury) is the central rasa-dravya. Without proper shodhana (purification, 8 steps) and marana (incineration), parada is toxic. Rasashastra's entire safety system rests on these procedures. Modern toxicology validates the chemistry behind classical purification.
Nidana Panchaka — Five Diagnostic Tools
Nidana Panchaka is Madhava's diagnostic framework: 5 lenses through which every disease is examined. Master this and you have a structured approach to every case — from chronic disease to acute presentation.
Dinacharya — Complete Daily Regimen
Dinacharya is the daily routine Ayurveda prescribes for swastha (health) maintenance. From brahma muhurta wakeup to nidra, every hour has prescribed activity. Modern lifestyle medicine validates many dinacharya components.