MANA IN BHAISHAJYA KALPANA: A CRITICAL REVIEW

The utility of weights and measures is an integral part of today’s life. From any part of human history, the indirect or direct clues for the use of measuring units can be readily traced. This system of measurements is considered a basic principle when it comes to the study of any sciences. Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana in Ayurveda deal with studies on medicine dosage and administration in the prescribed manner. In ancient Mana methods of Magadha Mana and Kalinga Mana are compared in this article. Pautavamana, Druvayamana, and Payyamana are three types of mana based on the nature of the substance that is highly useful in Aushadha sevan matra. Therefore, for all purposes (pharmaceutical as well as therapeutic) the consideration of 'Mana' is essential. Be- cause of the greater significance laid upon 'Mana' in the field of medicine. Keywords: Mana, Magadha mana, Kalinga mana, Pautavamana, Druvayamana, Payyaymana.