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|description=The word panchamahabhuta is made up of three words: ‘pancha’, ‘maha’ and ‘bhuta’

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===Role of bhutagni in digestion and metabolism===

===Role of [[bhutagni]] in digestion and metabolism===

In the process of digestion and metabolism, the food passes through three levels of action of agni. At first it is acted upon by jatharagni for gross digestion. Then it is acted upon by bhutagni. At this level the agni component of each mahabhuta carries out selective digestion process of their respective component of food. The parthiva agni digests and metabolizes the [[prithvi]] component of ingested food. Further the body constituents are formed by selective process of dhatvagni. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 15/12-14]

In the process of digestion and metabolism, the food passes through three levels of action of [[agni]]. At first it is acted upon by [[jatharagni]] for gross digestion. Then it is acted upon by bhutagni. At this level the [[agni]] component of each [[mahabhuta]] carries out selective digestion process of their respective component of food. The parthiva agni digests and metabolizes the [[prithvi]] component of ingested food. Further the body constituents are formed by selective process of [[dhatvagni]]. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 15/12-14]

Body is formed of panchamahabhuta and so is food. When food is ingested, the relevant mahabhuta and body component is increased [Su.Sa.Su.46/526].

Body is formed of panchamahabhuta and so is food. When food is ingested, the relevant [[mahabhuta]] and body component is increased [Su.Sa.Su.46/526].

===Fundamental composition of [[dosha]]===

===Fundamental composition of [[dosha]]===

Doshas are constituted by specific mahabhuta [AS.Su.20/2] as below:  

Doshas are constituted by specific [[mahabhuta]] [AS.Su.20/2] as below:  

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Based on this composition, mahabhuta play vital role in determining basic constitution (prakriti) of human being. [Cha.Sa.[[Vimana Sthana]].8/95] This principle is applied in therapeutics. In case of decrease in vatadosha in body, the regimen which increases [[vayu]] and [[akasha]] mahahuta is prescribed. Accordingly the regimens which increase corresponding doshas are prescribed.  

Based on this composition, mahabhuta play vital role in determining basic constitution ([[prakriti]]) of human being. [Cha.Sa.[[Vimana Sthana]] 8/95] This principle is applied in therapeutics. In case of decrease in [[vata dosha]] in body, the regimen which increases [[vayu]] and [[akasha]] [[mahabhuta]] is prescribed. Accordingly the regimens which increase corresponding [[dosha]] are prescribed.  

===Classification of marma (vital points) based on panchamahabhuta predominance===

===Classification of [[marma]] (vital points) based on panchamahabhuta predominance===

The marma or vital points/organs in body are classified in five categories on the basis of their harmful effect on body. The harmful effect depends upon their fundamental composition of mahabhuta [Su.Sa.Sha. 6/16] as below.

The [[marma]] or vital points/organs in body are classified in five categories on the basis of their harmful effect on body. The harmful effect depends upon their fundamental composition of [[mahabhuta]] [Su.Sa.Sha. 6/16] as below.

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Thus,mahabhuta have impact on vital force.  

Thus, mahabhuta have impact on vital force.  

===Taste (rasa) and its panchamahabhuta predominance===

===Taste (rasa) and its panchamahabhuta predominance===

==Application of panchamahabhuta in therapeutics==  

==Application of panchamahabhuta in therapeutics==  

Apart from the therapeutic uses mentioned above, the medicines having dominance of specific mahabhuta are administered in therapeutic procedures. This corresponds to relevant properties and effect of mahabhuta [Su.Sa.Su.41/6-9].

Apart from the therapeutic uses mentioned above, the medicines having dominance of specific [[mahabhuta]] are administered in therapeutic procedures. This corresponds to relevant properties and effect of [[mahabhuta]] [Su.Sa.Su.41/6-9].

===In Purification therapy(shodhana chikitsa)===

===In Purification therapy([[shodhana]] [[chikitsa]])===

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!Treatment !! Bhuta predominance

!Treatment !! Bhuta predominance

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| |Emesis (Vamana)drug || [[Agni]] and [[vayu]]

| |Emesis ([[Vamana]])drug || [[Agni]] and [[vayu]]

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| |Purgation (Virechana)drug || [[Prithvi]] and [[jala]]

| |Purgation ([[Virechana]])drug || [[Prithvi]] and [[jala]]

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===In pacification therapy (shamana chikitsa)===

===In pacification therapy ([[shamana]] [[chikitsa]])===

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| |Scarifiying (Lekhana) drug || [[Vayu]] and [[agni]]

| |Scarifiying (Lekhana) drug || [[Vayu]] and [[agni]]

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| |Nurishing (Brihmana) drug || [[Prithvi]] and [[jala]]

| |Nourishing (Brihmana) drug || [[Prithvi]] and [[jala]]

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Panchamahabhuta theory is applied in the management of diseases. The panchabhautik constitution of basic causative factors and pathogenesis of disease is observed. Then the medicines having opposite panchabhautik constitutions are administered to restore equilibrium in the body.  

Panchamahabhuta theory is applied in the management of diseases. The panchabhautik constitution of basic causative factors and pathogenesis of disease is observed. Then the medicines having opposite panchabhautik constitutions are administered to restore equilibrium in the body.  

For example, in Jwara, undigested food (ama) leads to vitiation of nutrient fluids (rasa dhatu). The digestion and metabolism are slowed down. Thus, [[prithvi]] and [[jala]] mahabhuta are increased and cause the disease state. The treatment of jwara includes langhana, swedana, pachana and medicines with bitter taste (tikta). The treatment has [[agni]], [[vayu]] and [[akasha]] dominancy. The herbs like Cyperus rotundus(musta), Zingiber officinale(shunthi) having dominancy of the same mahabhuta are administered in the management. This can be applied in various other diseases too.<ref>Bhardwaj Vikas, Sharma Pankaj, and C. Sahana.  Panchamahabhuta Siddhanta and Chikitsa-A Bird’s Eye View. Ejbps, 2016; 3(11), 154-159.</ref> Thus panchamahabhuta theory is important in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

For example, in [[Jwara]], undigested food ([[ama]]) leads to vitiation of nutrient fluids (rasa dhatu). The digestion and metabolism are slowed down. Thus, [[prithvi]] and [[jala]] mahabhuta are increased and cause the disease state. The treatment of jwara includes langhana, swedana, pachana and medicines with bitter taste (tikta). The treatment has [[agni]], [[vayu]] and [[akasha]] dominancy. The herbs like Cyperus rotundus(musta), Zingiber officinale(shunthi) having dominancy of the same mahabhuta are administered in the management. This can be applied in various other diseases too.<ref>Bhardwaj Vikas, Sharma Pankaj, and C. Sahana.  Panchamahabhuta Siddhanta and Chikitsa-A Bird’s Eye View. Ejbps, 2016; 3(11), 154-159.</ref> Thus panchamahabhuta theory is important in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

==Current researches==

==Current researches==

=== List of references ===

=== List of references ===

The list of references for Panchamahabhuta in Charak Samhita can be seen here [[Media:References_for_panchamahabhuta.pdf|References_for_panchamahabhuta.pdf]]

The list of references for Panchamahabhuta in [[Charak Samhita]] can be seen here [[Media:References_for_panchamahabhuta.pdf|References_for_panchamahabhuta.pdf]]

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==References==

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