Charaka Mahakashaya Explorer
Discover the 50 Great Extractives (Dashemani) of Ayurveda
A structured digital tool to explore the groups of herbs classified by Acharya Charaka based on their pharmacological actions (Karma).
Based on Charaka Samhita Sutrasthana Ch. 4 (Shadvirechanashatashritiya)
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About the 50 Mahakashayas
In Charaka Samhita (Sutrasthana, Ch. 4), Acharya Charaka classified herbs into 50 groups called "Mahakashayas". Each group consists of 10 herbs that share a similar therapeutic action (Karma).
This classification system helps physicians select substitutes (Pratinidhi Dravya) and create formulations based on the desired clinical outcome.
📊 Database Stats
- Total Groups: 50
- Total Herbs Listed: 500 (10 per group)
- Source Text: Charaka Samhita
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