A REVIEW STUDY OF YASHAD

Abstract

ABSTRACT - Ayurveda is considered as the oldest healing science and “The Science of Life.” “Mother of All Healing” In Ayurveda there are so many or thousands of medicine that focuses on the treatment and diagnosis of diseases and condition that affect physical and emotional well being. Yashad is one of drug which cures many diseases (COVID 19- Administration of zinc supplement has a potential to enhance antiviral immunity) This Yashad / Zinc is mentioned in one of the Ayurvedic branch Rasashastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana. This branch basically deals with the preparation of Ayurvedic medicines using herbs mineral drugs. Acharya Carak has said that for the successful management of the disease, it is essential to select proper medicine and examine it in all espects. But it is possible only after proper identification of the drug. Due to this Acharya Caraka placed the dravya (ausadhi) in second position in Chikitsa Chatuspad. fHk"kXæO;k.;qiLFkkrk jksxh iknpqr"V~;e~A xq.koRdkj.ka Ks;a fodkjO;qi'kkUr;s AA The four aspects of therapeutics are the physician, the medicament, the attendant and the patient. They are responsible for the cure of disease. They have requisite qualities.