INTERRELATION OF PHARMACOLOGICAL QUALITIES VIZ; RASA- GUNAVIRYA-VIPAKA-PRABHAVA WITH RESPECT TO THEIR STRENGTH (BALABALNIRUPANA)

Ayurveda is founded on the Tridosha theory. The primary objective of the mind and the body is to establish Tridosha balance, encompassing Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. When all three forms of dravyas (Jangam, Audabhid, and Parthiva), i.e., food or drug, also pass through the human body, they elicit a reaction that impacts the Tridoshas in either a positive or negative way. Drugs' therapeutic potential is also linked to qualities such as Rasa, Guna, Virya, Vipaka, and Prabhava. These qualities of medication are known as Panchapadarthas or Pachagunas. Dravya's biological effects are substantially influenced by its inherent features, including Vipaka and Prabhava. These pharmacological qualities contribute to the pacification of significant Tridoshas and restore equilibrium between Dhatu, Mala, Srotas, and Agni. Their strength determines the interrelationship of these pharmacological properties and their subsequent effect on one another is called Balabal Nirupana. Ancient Ayurvedic Acharyas and manuscripts explain some fundamental laws underlying this idea. This paper will discover how a Dravya operates by applying ancient Ayurvedic principles.