Comparative study of Rasa-Panchaka of Selected Tikta Dravyas used in Jwara Chikitsa

Jwara (fever) is a primary disease entity in Ayurveda, regarded as a prominent Roga that affects both the Sharira and Manas. Tikta (bitter) Rasa is often the first line of choice in the management of Jwara, owing to its Deepana, Pachana, and Ama-hara properties. This article presents a comparative study of the Rasa-Panchaka (five pharmacodynamic parameters: Rasa, Guna, Virya, Vipaka, and Prabhava) of selected Tikta Rasa-pradhana Dravyas commonly used in Jwara Chikitsa. The study aims to establish correlations between classical descriptions and therapeutic actions, enhancing rational herbal selection in clinical practice.