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== Characteristics ==
 
== Characteristics ==
<p style='text-align:justify;'>Dravya is classified into two types: rasa pradhana (dominated by [[Rasa|rasa]]) and veerya- pradhana (dominated by veerya). <sup>[Chakrapani on Cha.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 2/17]</sup> The dietary items (ahara dravya) are considered rasa pradhana, while medicines (aushadha) are deemed to be veerya pradhana. The aushadha are again divided into three types based on veerya, namely mild (mrudu veerya), moderate (madhyama veerya) and sharply acting (teekshna veerya) <sup>[Chakrapani on Cha.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 2/17]</sup>. This can be summarised in the table given below:  
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<p style='text-align:justify;'>[[Dravya|Dravya]] is classified into two types: rasa pradhana (dominated by [[Rasa|rasa]]) and veerya- pradhana (dominated by veerya). <sup>[Chakrapani on Cha.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 2/17]</sup> The dietary items ([[Ahara|ahara]] dravya) are considered rasa pradhana, while [[Aushadha|medicines (aushadha)]] are deemed to be veerya pradhana. The [[Aushadha|aushadha]] are again divided into three types based on veerya, namely mild (mrudu veerya), moderate (madhyama veerya) and sharply acting (teekshna veerya) <sup>[Chakrapani on Cha.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 2/17]</sup>. This can be summarised in the table given below:  
 
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|+ Table 1: Three types of Dravya based on veerya
 
|+ Table 1: Three types of Dravya based on veerya
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| Madhyama veerya
 
| Madhyama veerya
| Bilva-agnimanthadi (herbs like Bilva- ''Aegle marmelos'' and Agnimantha- ''Premna serratifolia'' etc.)
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| Bilva-agnimanthadi (herbs like [[Bilva|Bilva]]- ''Aegle marmelos'' and Agnimantha- ''Premna serratifolia'' etc.)
 
| Ardhapala (24 grams)
 
| Ardhapala (24 grams)
 
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| Mridu veerya
 
| Mridu veerya
| Amalakadi (herbs like Amalaki- ''Phyllanthus emblica'')
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| Amalakadi (herbs like [[Amalaki|Amalaki]]- ''Phyllanthus emblica'')
 
| Pala (48 grams)
 
| Pala (48 grams)
 
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| Dalhana
 
| Dalhana
| Karma (action) that cannot be performed by dravya, [[Rasa|rasa]], [[Guna|guna]], or [[Vipaka|vipaka]] is veerya. Veerya is activity potential or karyashakti of dravya.
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| [[Karma|Karma]] (action) that cannot be performed by [[Dravya|dravya]], [[Rasa|rasa]], [[Guna|guna]], or [[Vipaka|vipaka]] is veerya. Veerya is activity potential or karyashakti of [[Dravya|dravya]].
 
| Dalhana on Su.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]].40/3
 
| Dalhana on Su.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]].40/3
 
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|rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;"| 4.  
 
|rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;"| 4.  
 
|rowspan="2"| Chakrapani
 
|rowspan="2"| Chakrapani
| The term veerya is meant for all [[Rasa|rasa]], [[Guna|guna]], [[Vipaka|vipaka]], or [[Prabhava|prabhava]] of a dravya
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| The term veerya is meant for all [[Rasa|rasa]], [[Guna|guna]], [[Vipaka|vipaka]], or [[Prabhava|prabhava]] of a [[Dravya|dravya]]
 
| Chakrapani on Cha.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 26/64-65
 
| Chakrapani on Cha.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 26/64-65
 
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| Divides the veerya into chintya and achintya, where the latter can be termed as the [[Prabhava|prabhava]] of a particular dravya.
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| Divides the veerya into chintya and achintya, where the latter can be termed as the [[Prabhava|prabhava]] of a particular [[Dravya|dravya]].
 
| Chakrapani on Su.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]].40/5
 
| Chakrapani on Su.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]].40/5
 
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| style="text-align: center;"| 5.
 
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| Arundatta
 
| Arundatta
| The prominence of ushna guna will lead to development of ushna veerya, while sheeta guna prominence results in sheeta veerya.
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| The prominence of ushna [[Guna|guna]] will lead to development of ushna veerya, while [[Sheeta|sheeta]] [[Guna|guna]] prominence results in [[Sheeta|sheeta]] veerya.
 
| Arundatta on A.H. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]].1/17
 
| Arundatta on A.H. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]].1/17
 
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| style="text-align: center;"| 6.
 
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| Hemadri
 
| Hemadri
| The digestion and metabolism (kayagnipaka) leads to the development of eight guna, amongst which sheeta and ushna are considered the most dominant termed as ushna and sheeta veerya. It is termed as shakti arising from the transformation of [[Guna|guna]].
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| The digestion and metabolism (kayagnipaka) leads to the development of eight [[Guna|guna]], amongst which [[Sheeta|sheeta]] and ushna are considered the most dominant termed as ushna and [[Sheeta|sheeta]] veerya. It is termed as shakti arising from the transformation of [[Guna|guna]].
 
| Hemadri on A.H. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]].1/17
 
| Hemadri on A.H. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]].1/17
 
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| style="text-align: center;"| 7.
 
| style="text-align: center;"| 7.
 
| Shivdas Sen
 
| Shivdas Sen
| Veerya is the the most supreme and nectar part (atishaya sara bhaga) of the panchamahabhuta, further dividing it into chintya and achintya.
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| Veerya is the the most supreme and nectar part (atishaya sara bhaga) of the [[Pancha mahabhuta|panchamahabhuta]], further dividing it into chintya and achintya.
 
| Shivadas Sen on Su.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]].40/5
 
| Shivadas Sen on Su.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]].40/5
 
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| Prof P.V.Sharma
 
| Prof P.V.Sharma
| The active principle is also a dravya and veerya being a  type of [[Guna|guna]] cannot be equated with active principle
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| The active principle is also a [[Dravya|dravya]] and veerya being a  type of [[Guna|guna]] cannot be equated with active principle
 
| PV Sharma, DravyaGuna vijnana, Vol I, Chaukhambha Bharti Academy, Varanasi, Edition year 2013, Page no 263-278
 
| PV Sharma, DravyaGuna vijnana, Vol I, Chaukhambha Bharti Academy, Varanasi, Edition year 2013, Page no 263-278
 
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| style="text-align: center;"| 11. 13.
 
| style="text-align: center;"| 11. 13.
 
| Prof. C. Dwarkanath
 
| Prof. C. Dwarkanath
| The term veerya conveys the idea of energy. The energy of a [[Sharira|body]] is its capacity for doing work and the measure of energy is work. Energy may be potential or kinetic,<sup>2</sup> where the sheeta veerya can be considered as potential energy, while ushna veerya as kinetic energy.  
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| The term veerya conveys the idea of energy. The energy of a [[Sharira|body]] is its capacity for doing work and the measure of energy is work. Energy may be potential or kinetic,<sup>2</sup> where the [[Sheeta|sheeta]] veerya can be considered as potential energy, while ushna veerya as kinetic energy.  
 
| Veerya A general principle of drug action [Ayusoft] <sup>2</sup>
 
| Veerya A general principle of drug action [Ayusoft] <sup>2</sup>
 
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# Teekshna (piercing, sharp)   
 
# Teekshna (piercing, sharp)   
 
# Manda (slowness, mildness)  
 
# Manda (slowness, mildness)  
# Sheeta (coldness)  
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# [[Sheeta|Sheeta (coldness)]]
 
# Ushna (hotness). [Cha.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 26/64]   
 
# Ushna (hotness). [Cha.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 26/64]   
 
These are considered as eight representatives of twenty gurvadi guna mentioned in the Samhita. These are also termed as [[Guna|guna]] possessing veerya like properties or [[Guna|guna]] named as veerya i.e. veeryakhya guna. Sushruta Samhita mentions the vishada and pichchhila guna in place of guru and laghu guna while stating the veerya. [Su.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 40/5] <br/>The rationale behind ashtavidha veerya vaada can be discussed as given in the table below [Arunadatta on A.H. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 9] :  
 
These are considered as eight representatives of twenty gurvadi guna mentioned in the Samhita. These are also termed as [[Guna|guna]] possessing veerya like properties or [[Guna|guna]] named as veerya i.e. veeryakhya guna. Sushruta Samhita mentions the vishada and pichchhila guna in place of guru and laghu guna while stating the veerya. [Su.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 40/5] <br/>The rationale behind ashtavidha veerya vaada can be discussed as given in the table below [Arunadatta on A.H. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 9] :  
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The effect of eight potencies (ashtavidha veerya) on dosha, probably contributing to systemic effects / therapeutic effects, can be described in the table below. These can be determined through the karma of dravya possessing the particular guna- (Su.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 46/515-524)  
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The effect of eight potencies (ashtavidha veerya) on [[Dosha|dosha]], probably contributing to systemic effects / therapeutic effects, can be described in the table below. These can be determined through the [[Karma|karma]] of [[Dravya|dravya]] possessing the particular [[Guna|guna]]- (Su.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 46/515-524)  
 
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|+ Table 4. Effect of eight veerya on dosha and body systems
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|+ Table 4. Effect of eight veerya on [[Dosha|dosha]] and body systems
 
! Sr. No
 
! Sr. No
 
! Veerya
 
! Veerya
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| Ushna<br/>(hot)  
 
| Ushna<br/>(hot)  
| Vata hara <br/>Kapha hara Pitta vardhaka  
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| [[Vata dosha|Vata]] hara <br/>[[Kapha dosha|Kapha]] hara [[Pitta dosha|Pitta]] vardhaka  
| Deepana (~appetizer), pachana (~digestive), dahajanana (~causes burning sensation), murchhana (~cause fainting), <br/>swedana (~induce perspiration) , vamanakarak (induce emesis), virechana (~purgative), vilayana (~escharotic), <br/>bhramakaraka (~induce giddiness), trushnajanana (~induce thirst), aashupaaka (~cause quicker digestion and suppuration),  avrushya (~reduces fertile strength)  
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| [[Deepana|Deepana]] (~appetizer), [[Pachana|pachana]] (~digestive), dahajanana (~causes burning sensation), murchhana (~cause fainting), <br/>[[Swedana|swedana]] (~induce perspiration), vamanakarak (induce emesis), [[Virechana|virechana]] (~purgative), vilayana (~escharotic), <br/>bhramakaraka (~induce giddiness), trushnajanana (~induce thirst), aashupaaka (~cause quicker digestion and suppuration),  avrushya (~reduces fertile strength)  
 
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| style="text-align: center;"| 2.
 
| style="text-align: center;"| 2.
| Sheeta<br/>(cold)  
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| [[Sheeta|Sheeta<br/>(cold)]]
| Pitta hara <br/>Vata kapha vardhaka  
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| [[Pitta dosha|Pitta]] hara <br/>[[Vata dosha|Vata]] [[Kapha dosha|kapha]] vardhaka  
 
| Prahlaadana (~soothing) , vishyandana (~secretogogue) , sthirikarana (~stabilizer), <br/>kledana (~moistening) , jeevaniya (~enhance life expectancy) , stambhana (~styptic), raktaprasadana (~enhances quality of rakta dhatu), balyam (~giving strength)  
 
| Prahlaadana (~soothing) , vishyandana (~secretogogue) , sthirikarana (~stabilizer), <br/>kledana (~moistening) , jeevaniya (~enhance life expectancy) , stambhana (~styptic), raktaprasadana (~enhances quality of rakta dhatu), balyam (~giving strength)  
 
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| style="text-align: center;"| 3.
 
| style="text-align: center;"| 3.
 
| Snigdha<br/>(unctuous)  
 
| Snigdha<br/>(unctuous)  
| Vata hara <br/>kapha vardhaka
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| [[Vata dosha|Vata]] hara <br/>[[Kapha dosha|kapha]] vardhaka
 
| Snehana (~sudation), brimhana (~increases mass) , santarpana (~nourishing), vajikarana (~aphrodisiac), <br/>vayasthaapana (~increase viability)  
 
| Snehana (~sudation), brimhana (~increases mass) , santarpana (~nourishing), vajikarana (~aphrodisiac), <br/>vayasthaapana (~increase viability)  
 
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| style="text-align: center;"| 4.
 
| style="text-align: center;"| 4.
 
| Ruksha<br/>(dryness)  
 
| Ruksha<br/>(dryness)  
| Vata vardhaka, <br/>kapha pittahara
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| [[Vata dosha|Vata]] vardhaka, <br/>[[Kapha dosha|kapha]] pittahara
 
| Samgrahana (~astringent), peedana (~cause obscuration) , virookshana (~causing dryness), ropana (~cause healing)  
 
| Samgrahana (~astringent), peedana (~cause obscuration) , virookshana (~causing dryness), ropana (~cause healing)  
 
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| style="text-align: center;"| 5.
 
| style="text-align: center;"| 5.
 
| Guru<br/>(heaviness)  
 
| Guru<br/>(heaviness)  
| Kapha vardhaka vatahara  
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| [[Kapha dosha|Kapha]] vardhaka vatahara  
 
| Upalepana (~cause act of smearing) , brimhana (~nourishing), balya (~strengthening)  
 
| Upalepana (~cause act of smearing) , brimhana (~nourishing), balya (~strengthening)  
 
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! Method of assessment
 
! Method of assessment
 
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| Sheeta
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| [[Sheeta|Sheeta]]
 
| Ambu (Jala)
 
| Ambu (Jala)
 
| Sparshagrahya (~assessed by touch)
 
| Sparshagrahya (~assessed by touch)
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The assessment of the gurvadi guna as type of veerya can be studied through the effect they depict on the metabolism of body and body tissues. Qualitative assessment through the means of questionnaires or interviews is more commonly done recently. Amongst the 20 [[Guna|guna]], snigdha (unctuous) and ruksha (dryness) guna are more extensively studied. For instance,  sneha guna is assessed by determining the presence of snidghata or oiliness or unctuousness of skin and the contrary for ruksha guna.<ref name="ref7">Mishra S, Dwivedi RR, Ravishankar B. Conceptual and applied study of Snigdha and Ruksa Guna with special reference to Rasa-raktagata Sneha (hyperlipidemia). Ayu. 2011;32(2):200-206. doi:10.4103/0974-8520.92586</ref> Biochemical parameters like lipid profile are also used to determine the sneha guna in the [[Sharira|body]]. Similaly the cell line studies are conducted to study the snigdhata in terms of adipocytic and anti-adipocytic activity in herbs like Terminalia belerica.<ref name="ref8">Ruchika Dighekar, Kiran Tawalare, Dr. Pankaj Jogi. A Biochemical Approach to Understand the Concept of Snigdha Guna of Ghee and Ruksha Guna of Terminalia Arjuna on Behaviour of 3T3-L1 Cell Line with Respect to Adipocytic and AntiAdipocytic Activity : In Vitro. J Ayurveda Integr Med Sci 2020;6:73-81. http://dx.doi.org/10.21760/jaims.5.6.9</ref> The different tools and instruments like glossometer, and sudometer can be used in the assessment of snigdha and ruksha guna. The assessment of basic panchabhoutika structure can also help in assessment of guna. The organoleptic assessment can also help in determining the general quality of dravya. However, there is immense scope for creating more evidence to prove the veerya in gurvadi guna.<ref name="ref9">Guna [Internet]. Charak Samhita. 2022 [cited 2023 Jan 20]. Available from: https://www.carakasamhitaonline.com/index.php?title=Guna</ref></p>
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The assessment of the gurvadi guna as type of veerya can be studied through the effect they depict on the metabolism of body and body tissues. Qualitative assessment through the means of questionnaires or interviews is more commonly done recently. Amongst the 20 [[Guna|guna]], snigdha (unctuous) and ruksha (dryness) guna are more extensively studied. For instance,  sneha guna is assessed by determining the presence of snidghata or oiliness or unctuousness of skin and the contrary for ruksha guna.<ref name="ref7">Mishra S, Dwivedi RR, Ravishankar B. Conceptual and applied study of Snigdha and Ruksa Guna with special reference to Rasa-raktagata Sneha (hyperlipidemia). Ayu. 2011;32(2):200-206. doi:10.4103/0974-8520.92586</ref> Biochemical parameters like lipid profile are also used to determine the sneha guna in the [[Sharira|body]]. Similaly the cell line studies are conducted to study the snigdhata in terms of adipocytic and anti-adipocytic activity in herbs like Terminalia belerica.<ref name="ref8">Ruchika Dighekar, Kiran Tawalare, Dr. Pankaj Jogi. A Biochemical Approach to Understand the Concept of Snigdha Guna of Ghee and Ruksha Guna of Terminalia Arjuna on Behaviour of 3T3-L1 Cell Line with Respect to Adipocytic and AntiAdipocytic Activity : In Vitro. J Ayurveda Integr Med Sci 2020;6:73-81. http://dx.doi.org/10.21760/jaims.5.6.9</ref> The different tools and instruments like glossometer, and sudometer can be used in the assessment of snigdha and ruksha guna. The assessment of basic panchabhoutika structure can also help in assessment of guna. The organoleptic assessment can also help in determining the general quality of [[Dravya|dravya]]. However, there is immense scope for creating more evidence to prove the veerya in gurvadi guna.<ref name="ref9">Guna [Internet]. Charak Samhita. 2022 [cited 2023 Jan 20]. Available from: https://www.carakasamhitaonline.com/index.php?title=Guna</ref></p>
    
=== Two main types of veerya (dwividha veerya vaada) ===
 
=== Two main types of veerya (dwividha veerya vaada) ===
<p style='text-align:justify;'>Most of the scholars  accepted two types of veerya (the dwividha veerya vaada). The hot and cold are considered as two main contrasting energies responsible for carrying out various functions in [[Sharira|body]]. These can be equated to soma and agni i.e. the moon and the sun in the universe. These also represent the concept of Yin and Yang as put forth by traditional Chinese medicine.<ref name="ref10">Fu R, Li J, Yu H, Zhang Y, Xu Z, Martin C. The Yin and Yang of traditional Chinese and Western medicine. Medicinal Research Reviews [Internet]. 2021 [cited 2023 Jan 20];41(6):3182–200. Available from: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/med.21793</ref> The three dosha are either considered to sheeta (kapha , vata dosha) or ushna (pitta dosha) in nature. The approach of [[Ayurveda|ayurveda]] regarding two types of veerya can be summarised as below:<br/>1. Although all the dravya are panchabhautika in nature they can either be divided as ushna (hot) or sheeta (cold) based on the dominancy of ushna and sheeta guna [A.H. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] .9/17, Indu commentary on A.S. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 1/26] <br/>These can be considered the most suitable types of veerya which can also be equated to karya-karana hetu according to [[Ayurveda|ayurveda]]. These two are best representatives of the dual energy i.e. heat and cold in the universe and hence rightly termed as dwividha veerya.[ A.H. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 9/17] <br/>There are two other types of veerya: kritrima (artificial) and sahaja (inherent) veerya. Shivadas sen quotes the example of the heaviness of black gram (masha) and lightness of green gram (mudga) for inherent veerya (sahaja veerya), while that of lightness of puffed paddy (laja) to explain the aritificial veerya (kritrima veerya). [Chakrapani on Cha.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 26/66 Shivadas Sen commentary on Cha.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 26/65] </p>
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<p style='text-align:justify;'>Most of the scholars  accepted two types of veerya (the dwividha veerya vaada). The hot and cold are considered as two main contrasting energies responsible for carrying out various functions in [[Sharira|body]]. These can be equated to soma and agni i.e. the moon and the sun in the universe. These also represent the concept of Yin and Yang as put forth by traditional Chinese medicine.<ref name="ref10">Fu R, Li J, Yu H, Zhang Y, Xu Z, Martin C. The Yin and Yang of traditional Chinese and Western medicine. Medicinal Research Reviews [Internet]. 2021 [cited 2023 Jan 20];41(6):3182–200. Available from: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/med.21793</ref> The three [[Dosha|dosha]] are either considered to [[Sheeta|sheeta]] ([[Kapha dosha|kapha]], vata dosha) or ushna ([[Pitta dosha|pitta dosha]]) in nature. The approach of [[Ayurveda|ayurveda]] regarding two types of veerya can be summarised as below:<br/>1. Although all the [[Dravya|dravya]] are panchabhautika in nature they can either be divided as ushna (hot) or [[Sheeta|sheeta (cold)]] based on the dominancy of ushna and [[Sheeta|sheeta]] guna [A.H. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] .9/17, Indu commentary on A.S. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 1/26] <br/>These can be considered the most suitable types of veerya which can also be equated to karya-karana hetu according to [[Ayurveda|ayurveda]]. These two are best representatives of the dual energy i.e. heat and cold in the universe and hence rightly termed as dwividha veerya.[ A.H. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 9/17] <br/>There are two other types of veerya: kritrima (artificial) and sahaja (inherent) veerya. Shivadas sen quotes the example of the heaviness of black gram (masha) and lightness of green gram (mudga) for inherent veerya (sahaja veerya), while that of lightness of puffed paddy (laja) to explain the aritificial veerya (kritrima veerya). [Chakrapani on Cha.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 26/66 Shivadas Sen commentary on Cha.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 26/65] </p>
    
== Different theories pertaining to concept of veerya (veeryavada) ==
 
== Different theories pertaining to concept of veerya (veeryavada) ==
 
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<li style="font-weight:bold">Action-based potency (karma veerya vaada):<br/><span style="font-weight:normal">The potency of a dravya is observed according to its major pharmacotherapeutic actions. [Bhadanta Naagaarjuna in Rasavaisheshika]<ref name="ref11">Nagarjuna B. Bhadanta nagarjuna’s Rasavaisheshika text with English translation by K Raghavan Tirumulpad, Arya Vaidya sala, First Edition. Kozhikode, India: Geetanjali Offset Prints; 2013, Page No. 228</ref> Certain veerya such as emetic (Chhardaneeya veerya), carminative (Anulomana veerya) etc. are described. Fifteen types of Veerya are described by Acharya Nimi.<ref name="ref12">D.S. Lucus, Dravyagunavijnana (Basic principles of Dravyaguna, Vol.I, Chapter Veerya Vijanana, Chaukhambha Vishwa Bharathi, Varanasi, First edition, 2006, page No. 218/455.</ref></span></li>
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<li style="font-weight:bold">Action-based potency ([[Karma|karma]] veerya vaada):<br/><span style="font-weight:normal">The potency of a [[Dravya|dravya]] is observed according to its major pharmacotherapeutic actions. [Bhadanta Naagaarjuna in Rasavaisheshika]<ref name="ref11">Nagarjuna B. Bhadanta nagarjuna’s Rasavaisheshika text with English translation by K Raghavan Tirumulpad, Arya Vaidya sala, First Edition. Kozhikode, India: Geetanjali Offset Prints; 2013, Page No. 228</ref> Certain veerya such as emetic (Chhardaneeya veerya), carminative (Anulomana veerya) etc. are described. Fifteen types of Veerya are described by Acharya Nimi.<ref name="ref12">D.S. Lucus, Dravyagunavijnana (Basic principles of Dravyaguna, Vol.I, Chapter Veerya Vijanana, Chaukhambha Vishwa Bharathi, Varanasi, First edition, 2006, page No. 218/455.</ref></span></li>
 
<li style="font-weight:bold">Quality-based potencies (Guna Veerya Vaada or Shakti Veerya Vaada):<br/><span style="font-weight:normal">The quality based action (Guna Veerya Vaada or Shakti Veerya Vaada) is as described above.</span></li>
 
<li style="font-weight:bold">Quality-based potencies (Guna Veerya Vaada or Shakti Veerya Vaada):<br/><span style="font-weight:normal">The quality based action (Guna Veerya Vaada or Shakti Veerya Vaada) is as described above.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:bold">Substance (dravya veerya vaada):<br/><span style="font-weight:normal">Veerya is a special power of dravya that is capable of performing actions.[Shivadasa Sen] The ability of [[Rasa|rasa]], [[Vipaka|vipaka]], or [[Prabhava|prabhava]] to perform any action is termed veerya. However, dravya and veerya are different as veerya resides in dravya. [Shivadas Sen commentary on Cha.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 26/64-65]</span></li>
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<li style="font-weight:bold">Substance (dravya veerya vaada):<br/><span style="font-weight:normal">Veerya is a special power of dravya that is capable of performing actions.[Shivadasa Sen] The ability of [[Rasa|rasa]], [[Vipaka|vipaka]], or [[Prabhava|prabhava]] to perform any action is termed veerya. However, [[Dravya|dravya]] and veerya are different as veerya resides in [[Dravya|dravya]]. [Shivadas Sen commentary on Cha.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 26/64-65]</span></li>
 
<li style="font-weight:bold">Paribhashika veerya vaada:<br/><span style="font-weight:normal">The two types and eight types of veerya  (dwividha veeryavada and ashtavida veerya vada) are considered under the heading of paribhashika veerya vada. It is mentioned by Charak and Vagbhata.</span></li></ol>
 
<li style="font-weight:bold">Paribhashika veerya vaada:<br/><span style="font-weight:normal">The two types and eight types of veerya  (dwividha veeryavada and ashtavida veerya vada) are considered under the heading of paribhashika veerya vada. It is mentioned by Charak and Vagbhata.</span></li></ol>
    
== Determination of veerya (veerya upalabdhi) ==
 
== Determination of veerya (veerya upalabdhi) ==
<p style='text-align:justify;'>The veerya can be determined by two means: nipatat (immediately after coming in contact with the tongue) and adhivasat (after proper digestion and assimilation in the [[Sharira|body]]). [Cha.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 26/66] For example, the potency of meat of animals in marshy area (anupa mamsa) can be determined after porper digestion and metabolism (jatharagnipaaka) i.e. adhivasat.  The potency of black pepper (maricha) is determined immediately after it comes in contact with the tongue. Similarly, the hot potency (ushna veerya) of maricha can be determined after the process of digestion when signs like appetite stimulation (deepana) and burning (daha) are observed. [Chakrapani on Cha.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 26/66] <br/>Veerya can be determined through inference (anumana pramana) and direct perception (pratyaksa pramana). For instance, the cold potency (sheeta veerya) of rock salt (saindhava lavana) and hot potency (ushna veerya) of marshy animal’s meat (anupa mamsa) can be determined by inference (anumana pramana). The sharp potency (tikshna veerya) of Rajika (brown mustard) can be determined by olfactory perception (ghrana pariksha) as per direct perception. Similarly, the qualities like sharp (teekshna) and soft (mridu) can be determined through the visual perception and tactile perception (chakshu and sparsha pariksha  respectively. [Chakrapani on Cha.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 26/66] </p>
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<p style='text-align:justify;'>The veerya can be determined by two means: nipatat (immediately after coming in contact with the tongue) and adhivasat (after proper digestion and assimilation in the [[Sharira|body]]). [Cha.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 26/66] For example, the potency of meat of animals in marshy area (anupa mamsa) can be determined after porper digestion and metabolism (jatharagnipaaka) i.e. adhivasat.  The potency of black pepper (maricha) is determined immediately after it comes in contact with the tongue. Similarly, the hot potency (ushna veerya) of maricha can be determined after the process of digestion when signs like appetite stimulation ([[Deepana|deepana]]) and burning (daha) are observed. [Chakrapani on Cha.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 26/66] <br/>Veerya can be determined through inference (anumana pramana) and direct perception (pratyaksa pramana). For instance, the cold potency ([[Sheeta|sheeta]] veerya) of rock salt (saindhava lavana) and hot potency (ushna veerya) of marshy animal’s meat (anupa mamsa) can be determined by inference (anumana pramana). The sharp potency (tikshna veerya) of Rajika (brown mustard) can be determined by olfactory perception (ghrana pariksha) as per direct perception. Similarly, the qualities like sharp (teekshna) and soft (mridu) can be determined through the visual perception and tactile perception (chakshu and sparsha pariksha  respectively. [Chakrapani on Cha.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 26/66] </p>
    
== General rules with exceptions regarding the determination of veerya (veerya nirdhaarana samanya siddhaanta and apavada) ==
 
== General rules with exceptions regarding the determination of veerya (veerya nirdhaarana samanya siddhaanta and apavada) ==
<p style='text-align:justify;'>[[Ayurveda|Ayurveda]] has termed the general rules regarding the relation and determining veerya of any dravya based on its [[Rasa|rasa (taste)]] and [[Vipaka|vipaka]] (post digestive effect). This can be equated to the basis of the panchabhautika constitution of the dravya. However, this rule has a few exceptions due to the variable panchabhautika configuration. More research studies can be carried out to further validate these concepts. <br/>The general rule states that a substance of madhura  rasa (sweet in taste) and madhura [[Vipaka|vipaka]] most commonly possesses  sheeta  veerya. The sour substance (amla) in [[Rasa|rasa]] and [[Vipaka|vipaka]] is generally hot (ushna) in veerya. Similarly, dravya with pungent (katu) [[Rasa|rasa]] and [[Vipaka|vipaka]] is hot (ushna) in veerya. [Cha.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 26/45] <br/>In this category usually by assessing [[Rasa|rasa]] of a dravya (rasa-upadeshena), one can conclude the veerya of that particular dravya. [Cha.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 26/46] Thus, the variation in [[Vipaka|vipaka]] or veerya of a dravya can result in variation of its karma and [[Guna|guna]] (properties) despite the quality of [[Rasa|rasa]]. [Cha.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 26/46] The following table the general rule and the exception with examples are mentioned as below:  
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<p style='text-align:justify;'>[[Ayurveda|Ayurveda]] has termed the general rules regarding the relation and determining veerya of any [[Dravya|dravya]] based on its [[Rasa|rasa (taste)]] and [[Vipaka|vipaka]] (post digestive effect). This can be equated to the basis of the panchabhautika constitution of the [[Dravya|dravya]]. However, this rule has a few exceptions due to the variable panchabhautika configuration. More research studies can be carried out to further validate these concepts. <br/>The general rule states that a substance of madhura  rasa (sweet in taste) and madhura [[Vipaka|vipaka]] most commonly possesses [[Sheeta|sheeta]] veerya. The sour substance (amla) in [[Rasa|rasa]] and [[Vipaka|vipaka]] is generally hot (ushna) in veerya. Similarly, [[Dravya|dravya]] with pungent (katu) [[Rasa|rasa]] and [[Vipaka|vipaka]] is hot (ushna) in veerya. [Cha.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 26/45] <br/>In this category usually by assessing [[Rasa|rasa]] of a [[Dravya|dravya]] (rasa-upadeshena), one can conclude the veerya of that particular [[Dravya|dravya]]. [Cha.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 26/46] Thus, the variation in [[Vipaka|vipaka]] or veerya of a [[Dravya|dravya]] can result in variation of its [[Karma|karma]] and [[Guna|guna]] (properties) despite the quality of [[Rasa|rasa]]. [Cha.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 26/46] The following table the general rule and the exception with examples are mentioned as below:  
 
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| Madhura rasa
 
| Madhura vipaka
 
| Madhura vipaka
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| [[Sheeta|Sheeta]] veerya
 
| Paya (~milk) [Cha.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 26/47] <br/>Ghrita (~ghee) [Cha.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 26/47]  
 
| Paya (~milk) [Cha.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 26/47] <br/>Ghrita (~ghee) [Cha.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 26/47]  
 
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Veerya can lead to the variation in actions (karma) of two dravya having similar [[Rasa|rasa]] or [[Vipaka|vipaka]]. It is also observed that in exceptional cases, veerya may not be following [[Rasa|rasa]].<sup>2</sup> Thus, there are few exceptions to the rules mentioned above, as given in the table below. [Cha.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 26/48-49]  
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Veerya can lead to the variation in actions ([[Karma|karma]]) of two [[Dravya|dravya]] having similar [[Rasa|rasa]] or [[Vipaka|vipaka]]. It is also observed that in exceptional cases, veerya may not be following [[Rasa|rasa]].<sup>2</sup> Thus, there are few exceptions to the rules mentioned above, as given in the table below. [Cha.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 26/48-49]  
 
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| Amalaki (~Emblica officinalis)
 
| Amalaki (~Emblica officinalis)
 
| Amla
 
| Amla
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| Saindhava lavana (~common salt)
 
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Thus the dravya whose rasa- vipaka- veerya are following the panchamahabhuta prominence and follow the general rule are termed as ‘Samana pratyayarabdha dravya’. That dravya which have contrasting or opposing rasa vipaka veerya are termed as ‘Vichitra pratyayarabhdha dravya’. [Arundatta on A.H. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 9/27-28] The peculiar action performed by dravya irrespective of its rasa-vipaka- veerya is termed as [[Prabhava|prabhava]]. [Cha.Sa. Sutra Sthana 26/67] This helps differentiate the veerya from [[Prabhava|prabhava]] and exceptions to the general action of veerya. </p>
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Thus the [[Dravya|dravya]] whose rasa- vipaka- veerya are following the [[Pancha mahabhuta|panchamahabhuta]] prominence and follow the general rule are termed as ‘Samana pratyayarabdha dravya’. That [[Dravya|dravya]] which have contrasting or opposing rasa vipaka veerya are termed as ‘Vichitra pratyayarabhdha dravya’. [Arundatta on A.H. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 9/27-28] The peculiar action performed by [[Dravya|dravya]] irrespective of its rasa-vipaka- veerya is termed as [[Prabhava|prabhava]]. [Cha.Sa. Sutra Sthana 26/67] This helps differentiate the veerya from [[Prabhava|prabhava]] and exceptions to the general action of veerya. </p>
    
== Superiority of veerya ==
 
== Superiority of veerya ==
<p style='text-align:justify;'>Principles of drug action in [[Ayurveda|ayurveda]] can be summarized in case of equality of strength. [[Vipaka|Vipaka]] overpowers rasa, veerya overpowers rasa. [[Vipaka|Vipaka]] and [[Prabhava|prabhava]] are considered to be competitive among all these three. [Cha.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] .26/68-72] [A.H. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 9/25] These factors act by overpowering and defeating one another. For instance, the hot potency (ushna veerya) of buffalo meat (mahisha mamsa) dominates the sweet taste and sweet post-digestive effect leading to the vitiation of pitta dosha. [Arundatta on A.H. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 9/25] When there is a combination of antagonistic characteristics (viruddha guna), the dominant factor will overpower the weak one (Bhuyasa Alpam Avajiyate) [Cha.Sa.Vimana Sthana 1/14] For instance, the guru, snigdha guna of milk (ksheera) dominates over its sheeta veerya resulting in vata shamana. [Arundatta on A.H. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 9/24] </p>
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<p style='text-align:justify;'>Principles of drug action in [[Ayurveda|ayurveda]] can be summarized in case of equality of strength. [[Vipaka|Vipaka]] overpowers rasa, veerya overpowers rasa. [[Vipaka|Vipaka]] and [[Prabhava|prabhava]] are considered to be competitive among all these three. [Cha.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] .26/68-72] [A.H. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 9/25] These factors act by overpowering and defeating one another. For instance, the hot potency (ushna veerya) of buffalo meat (mahisha mamsa) dominates the sweet taste and sweet post-digestive effect leading to the vitiation of [[Pitta dosha|pitta dosha]]. [Arundatta on A.H. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 9/25] When there is a combination of antagonistic characteristics (viruddha guna), the dominant factor will overpower the weak one (Bhuyasa Alpam Avajiyate) [Cha.Sa.Vimana Sthana 1/14] For instance, the guru, snigdha guna of milk (ksheera) dominates over its [[Sheeta|sheeta]] veerya resulting in vata shamana. [Arundatta on A.H. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 9/24] </p>
    
== Reasons for superiority of veerya: [Su.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 40/5] ==
 
== Reasons for superiority of veerya: [Su.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 40/5] ==
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<ol><li>Brihat Panchamoola  (Bilva- Aegle marmelos , Agnimanth- Premna mucronata var. latifolia, Shyonak- Oroxylum indicum, Kashmari- Gmelina arborea, Patala- Stereospermum suaveolens) of tikta rasa alleviate vata due to their ushna veerya.</li>
 
<ol><li>Brihat Panchamoola  (Bilva- Aegle marmelos , Agnimanth- Premna mucronata var. latifolia, Shyonak- Oroxylum indicum, Kashmari- Gmelina arborea, Patala- Stereospermum suaveolens) of tikta rasa alleviate vata due to their ushna veerya.</li>
 
<li>Kulaththa (Dolicos biflorus) (kashaya rasa) and palandu (katu rasa) also alleviate vata due to snigdha veerya.</li>
 
<li>Kulaththa (Dolicos biflorus) (kashaya rasa) and palandu (katu rasa) also alleviate vata due to snigdha veerya.</li>
<li>Ikshu (Saccharum officinarum), though has madhura rasa, increases vata due to sheeta veerya.</li>
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<li>Ikshu (Saccharum officinarum), though has madhura rasa, increases vata due to [[Sheeta|sheeta]] veerya.</li>
<li>Kakamachi (Solanum nigrum) (tikta rasa), matsya (madhura) increase pitta due to their ushna veerya.</li>
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<li>Kakamachi (Solanum nigrum) (tikta rasa), matsya (madhura) increase [[Pitta dosha|pitta]] due to their ushna veerya.</li>
<li>Moolaka (Raphanus sativus) (katu) increases kapha due to its snigdha veerya.</li>
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<li>Moolaka (Raphanus sativus) (katu) increases [[Kapha dosha|kapha]] due to its snigdha veerya.</li>
<li>Kapiththa (Limonia accidissima) (amla rasa) and madhu (madhura) alleviate kapha due to their ruksha veerya.</li>
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<li>Kapiththa (Limonia accidissima) (amla rasa) and madhu (madhura) alleviate [[Kapha dosha|kapha]] due to their ruksha veerya.</li>
 
<li>If vata dosha alleviating rasa (madhura–amla–lavana) possess ruksha–laghu–sheeta guna, they do not pacify vata.</li>
 
<li>If vata dosha alleviating rasa (madhura–amla–lavana) possess ruksha–laghu–sheeta guna, they do not pacify vata.</li>
<li>If pitta dosha alleviating rasa (kashaya–tikta–madhura) possess teekshna–ushna laghu gunas, they do not pacify pitta.</li>
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<li>If [[Pitta dosha|pitta dosha]] alleviating rasa (kashaya–tikta–madhura) possess teekshna–ushna laghu gunas, they do not pacify [[Pitta dosha|pitta]].</li>
<li>If the kapha dosha alleviating rasa (katu–tikta–kashaya) possess snigdha–guru–sheeta guna, they cannot pacify kapha.</li></ol></span></li>
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<li>If the [[Kapha dosha|kapha dosha]] alleviating rasa (katu–tikta–kashaya) possess snigdha–guru–sheeta guna, they cannot pacify [[Kapha dosha|kapha]].</li></ol></span></li>
 
<li style="font-weight:bold">Authenticity or authoritative statement (agama): <br/><span style="font-weight:normal">The Acharya or Aapta consider veerya as the most superior principle of drug action (Rasa Vaisheshika). Hence it should be considered as supreme amongst all according to agama Pramana (authoritative statement).</span></li>
 
<li style="font-weight:bold">Authenticity or authoritative statement (agama): <br/><span style="font-weight:normal">The Acharya or Aapta consider veerya as the most superior principle of drug action (Rasa Vaisheshika). Hence it should be considered as supreme amongst all according to agama Pramana (authoritative statement).</span></li>
 
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== Concept of veerya viruddha (contradictory potencies) ==
 
== Concept of veerya viruddha (contradictory potencies) ==
<p style='text-align:justify;'>Veerya viruddha is listed as one of the types amongst 18 types of viruddha aahara. [Cha.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 26/86-87] Consumption of sheeta veerya dravya in combination with ushna veerya dravya is stated as the example of veerya viruddha. [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 26/92] For instance, milk consumption of cold potency and fish of hot potency are contradictory. The dietary guidelines (aahar vidhi Vidhana) advise avoiding the consumption of veerya viruddha as it can result in occurrence of several diseases [Cha.Sa.Viman Sthana1/24] </p>
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<p style='text-align:justify;'>Veerya viruddha is listed as one of the types amongst 18 types of viruddha aahara. [Cha.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 26/86-87] Consumption of [[Sheeta|sheeta]] veerya dravya in combination with ushna veerya dravya is stated as the example of veerya viruddha. [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 26/92] For instance, milk consumption of cold potency and fish of hot potency are contradictory. The dietary guidelines (aahar vidhi Vidhana) advise avoiding the consumption of veerya viruddha as it can result in occurrence of several diseases [Cha.Sa.Viman Sthana1/24] </p>
    
== Importance of concept of veerya ==
 
== Importance of concept of veerya ==
<p style='text-align:justify;'>Veerya is an important factor determining the action of any dravya. The duality of action in the form of catabolism or anabolism is well understood by the two types (dwividha veerya) i.e. ushna and sheeta veerya. Thus it becomes an important factor in mentioning the qualities of any medicine (aushadha) or food (aahara) dravya. The veerya of dravya is mentioned while depicting the action of that particular dravya. For instance, the sheeta veerya of ghee (ghrita) is responsible for the pacifying pitta (shamana) action, especially in fever (jwara) [Cha.Sa.Nidan Sthana1/39] Thus it constitutes the most important factor for administrating any dravya in the body. The dominance of veerya enhances the activity of any particular dravya. The pharmaceutical processes like bhavana (lavation), kala sanskara (time), samyoga (combination with other herbs) may help enhance the potency of herbs.</p>
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<p style='text-align:justify;'>Veerya is an important factor determining the action of any [[Dravya|dravya]]. The duality of action in the form of catabolism or anabolism is well understood by the two types (dwividha veerya) i.e. ushna and [[Sheeta|sheeta]] veerya. Thus it becomes an important factor in mentioning the qualities of any [[Aushadha|medicine (aushadha)]] or food ([[Ahara|aahara]]) dravya. The veerya of dravya is mentioned while depicting the action of that particular dravya. For instance, the [[Sheeta|sheeta]] veerya of ghee (ghrita) is responsible for the pacifying [[Pitta dosha|pitta]] (shamana) action, especially in fever (jwara) [Cha.Sa.Nidan Sthana1/39] Thus it constitutes the most important factor for administrating any [[Dravya|dravya]] in the body. The dominance of veerya enhances the activity of any particular [[Dravya|dravya]]. The pharmaceutical processes like bhavana (lavation), kala sanskara (time), samyoga (combination with other herbs) may help enhance the potency of herbs.</p>
    
== Recent Researches on concept of Veerya: ==
 
== Recent Researches on concept of Veerya: ==
 
<p style='text-align:justify;'>Veerya is the subject of extensive research, especially considering the [[Ayurveda|ayurveda]] pharmacology. Dr. Nisteshwar K. has conducted a few animal experiments to establish the scientific validity of concept of veerya.<ref name="ref15">Nishteswar K, Basic concepts of Ayurvedic pharmacology , Chowkamba Sanskrit Series Office, Varanasi. Printed-2007, Page No. 110</ref> Following are examples.   
 
<p style='text-align:justify;'>Veerya is the subject of extensive research, especially considering the [[Ayurveda|ayurveda]] pharmacology. Dr. Nisteshwar K. has conducted a few animal experiments to establish the scientific validity of concept of veerya.<ref name="ref15">Nishteswar K, Basic concepts of Ayurvedic pharmacology , Chowkamba Sanskrit Series Office, Varanasi. Printed-2007, Page No. 110</ref> Following are examples.   
 
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<li style="font-weight:bold">Study of action of ushna and sheeta veerya drugs on skeletal muscle<br/><span style="font-weight:normal">The aqueous extracts (10% water infusion) total of 24 drugs, with 12 each belonging to ushna and sheeta veerya were tested for their activity against contractions of frog skeletal muscle (frog rectus abdominis) by using Burn model (1954)<ref name="ref16">Periasamy A, Burns DH, Holdren DN, Pollack GH, Trombitas K. A-band shortening in single fibers of frog skeletal muscle. Biophysical journal. 1990 Apr 1;57(4):815-28.</ref>. However, statistical analysis showed insignificant inhibition of both the veeryas. Therefore, the skeletal muscle experiment does not reveal any specificity about the nature of veerya.<sup>2</sup> </span></li>
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<li style="font-weight:bold">Study of action of ushna and [[Sheeta|sheeta]] veerya drugs on skeletal muscle<br/><span style="font-weight:normal">The aqueous extracts (10% water infusion) total of 24 drugs, with 12 each belonging to ushna and [[Sheeta|sheeta]] veerya were tested for their activity against contractions of frog skeletal muscle (frog rectus abdominis) by using Burn model (1954)<ref name="ref16">Periasamy A, Burns DH, Holdren DN, Pollack GH, Trombitas K. A-band shortening in single fibers of frog skeletal muscle. Biophysical journal. 1990 Apr 1;57(4):815-28.</ref>. However, statistical analysis showed insignificant inhibition of both the veeryas. Therefore, the skeletal muscle experiment does not reveal any specificity about the nature of veerya.<sup>2</sup> </span></li>
<li style="font-weight:bold">Effect of ushna and sheeta veerya drugs on the frog heart muscle<br/><span style="font-weight:normal">The aqueous extracts if 16 ushna and 16 sheeta veerya drugs were screened on 32 healthy frog hearts. The effect of ushna and sheeta veerya drugs in different doses (0.2 ml and 0.4 ml) was assessed on the basis of heart rate (chronotropic activity) and amplitude (Inotropic) activity of isolated frog heart during and after perfusion).<sup>2</sup> More depressant effect on amplitude was exercised by ushna veerya group in comparison with sheeta veerya group. Both sheeta and ushna veerya drugs showed an insignificant decrease in heart rate. Hence, the action of ushna and sheeta veerya drugs cannot be associated with positive and negative chronotropic and ionotropic effect since both the groups have not shown a specific action on frog heart rate and amplitude (NishteswarK.et.al.)<sup>2</sup>  </span></li>
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<li style="font-weight:bold">Effect of ushna and [[Sheeta|sheeta]] veerya drugs on the frog heart muscle<br/><span style="font-weight:normal">The aqueous extracts if 16 ushna and 16 sheeta veerya drugs were screened on 32 healthy frog hearts. The effect of ushna and [[Sheeta|sheeta]] veerya drugs in different doses (0.2 ml and 0.4 ml) was assessed on the basis of heart rate (chronotropic activity) and amplitude (Inotropic) activity of isolated frog heart during and after perfusion).<sup>2</sup> More depressant effect on amplitude was exercised by ushna veerya group in comparison with [[Sheeta|sheeta]] veerya group. Both [[Sheeta|sheeta]] and ushna veerya drugs showed an insignificant decrease in heart rate. Hence, the action of ushna and sheeta veerya drugs cannot be associated with positive and negative chronotropic and ionotropic effect since both the groups have not shown a specific action on frog heart rate and amplitude (NishteswarK.et.al.)<sup>2</sup>  </span></li>
<li style="font-weight:bold">Effect of sheeta and ushna veerya drugs on basic metabolic rate (B.M.R.)<br/><span style="font-weight:normal">Two sheeta veerya drugs namely yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra) and shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) and two ushna veerya drugs namely chitraka (Plumbago zeylanica) and jaatiphala (Myristica fragrans) were studied. In healthy volunteers initially B.M.R. was recorded<sup>2</sup> and the drug was administrated three times for one day. A significant increase (P<0.05) was observed with yashtimadhu, while increase in B.M.R. with shatavari was insignificant. Ushna veerya drugs brought about a decrease in B.M.R. after administration. Both chitraka and jaatiphala showed very significant action (P<0.05). Therefore, sheeta and ushna Veerya, which represent the saumyatva and agneyatva of a drug or food, may be responsible for synthesizing or metabolizing the [[Dhatu|dhatu]] due to their santarpana or apatarpana actions. (Nishteswar K. et. Al.) </span></li>
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<li style="font-weight:bold">Effect of [[Sheeta|sheeta]] and ushna veerya drugs on basic metabolic rate (B.M.R.)<br/><span style="font-weight:normal">Two [[Sheeta|sheeta]] veerya drugs namely yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra) and shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) and two ushna veerya drugs namely chitraka (Plumbago zeylanica) and jaatiphala (Myristica fragrans) were studied. In healthy volunteers initially B.M.R. was recorded<sup>2</sup> and the drug was administrated three times for one day. A significant increase (P<0.05) was observed with yashtimadhu, while increase in B.M.R. with shatavari was insignificant. Ushna veerya drugs brought about a decrease in B.M.R. after administration. Both chitraka and jaatiphala showed very significant action (P<0.05). Therefore, [[Sheeta|sheeta]] and ushna Veerya, which represent the saumyatva and agneyatva of a drug or food, may be responsible for synthesizing or metabolizing the [[Dhatu|dhatu]] due to their santarpana or apatarpana actions. (Nishteswar K. et. Al.) </span></li>
<li style="font-weight:bold">Study of Veerya Vis–Vis pH value of Drugs<br/><span style="font-weight:normal">Total 25 ushna and 25 sheeta veerya drugs were screened for pH value in cold water and hot water with pH water. Total 10 gms of each drug was soaked in 100 ml of distilled water and kept for one hour. After one hour, the pH of the sample was tested. Then the sample was kept on water bath for 30 minutes and again pH was recorded.<sup>2</sup> All the screened drugs showed acidic reaction and it was evident from the present study that ushna and sheeta veerya drugs do not exhibit specific difference in pH values. (Nisteshvar K. and Dhayani S.C) </span></li></ol>
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<li style="font-weight:bold">Study of Veerya Vis–Vis pH value of Drugs<br/><span style="font-weight:normal">Total 25 ushna and 25 [[Sheeta|sheeta]] veerya drugs were screened for pH value in cold water and hot water with pH water. Total 10 gms of each drug was soaked in 100 ml of distilled water and kept for one hour. After one hour, the pH of the sample was tested. Then the sample was kept on water bath for 30 minutes and again pH was recorded.<sup>2</sup> All the screened drugs showed acidic reaction and it was evident from the present study that ushna and [[Sheeta|sheeta]] veerya drugs do not exhibit specific difference in pH values. (Nisteshvar K. and Dhayani S.C) </span></li></ol>
 
Other important researches can be summarised in the table as given below:   
 
Other important researches can be summarised in the table as given below:   
 
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| Endothermic reaction for Veerya analysis of Patranga (Caesalpinia sappan linn.) - An Experimental Study<ref name="ref18">Subrahmanya Bhat, Pooja Bhat, Chetan M. Endothermic reaction for Veerya analysis of Patranga (Caesalpinia sappan linn.) - An Experimental Study. J Ayurveda Integr Med Sci [Internet]. 2021Nov.7 [cited 2022Dec.4];6(5):91 -93. Available from: http://jaims.in/jaims/article/view/1486</ref>
 
| Endothermic reaction for Veerya analysis of Patranga (Caesalpinia sappan linn.) - An Experimental Study<ref name="ref18">Subrahmanya Bhat, Pooja Bhat, Chetan M. Endothermic reaction for Veerya analysis of Patranga (Caesalpinia sappan linn.) - An Experimental Study. J Ayurveda Integr Med Sci [Internet]. 2021Nov.7 [cited 2022Dec.4];6(5):91 -93. Available from: http://jaims.in/jaims/article/view/1486</ref>
| This article tries to prove the Sheeta Veeryata of Patranga using laboratory experiments and the principle of enthalpy.
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| This article tries to prove the [[Sheeta|Sheeta]] Veeryata of Patranga using laboratory experiments and the principle of enthalpy.
* Patranga being sheeta veerya, endothermic chemical reactions may occur, which reduce temperature.   
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* Patranga being [[Sheeta|sheeta]] veerya, endothermic chemical reactions may occur, which reduce temperature.   
* Thus, studying exothermic and endothermic reactions can help determine the veerya of dravya.   
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* Thus, studying exothermic and endothermic reactions can help determine the veerya of [[Dravya|dravya]].   
 
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| HPTLC profiling of useful parts of fifteen plants in [[Ayurveda|ayurveda]] with cold potency<ref name="ref23">Chaithra S. Hebbar et al. HPTLC profiling of useful parts offifteen plants in Ayurveda with cold potency. Int. J. Res.Ayurveda Pharm. 2017;8(2):26-30 http://dx.doi.org/10.7897/2277-4343.08257(PDF) HPTLC PROFILING OF USEFUL PARTS OF FIFTEEN PLANTS IN AYURVEDA WITH COLD POTENCY. Available from:https://www.researchgate.net/publication/316475791_HPTLC_PROFILING_OF_USEFUL_PARTS_OF_FIFTEEN_PLANTS_IN_AYURVEDA_WITH_COLD_POTENCY [accessed Dec 06 2022].</ref>
 
| HPTLC profiling of useful parts of fifteen plants in [[Ayurveda|ayurveda]] with cold potency<ref name="ref23">Chaithra S. Hebbar et al. HPTLC profiling of useful parts offifteen plants in Ayurveda with cold potency. Int. J. Res.Ayurveda Pharm. 2017;8(2):26-30 http://dx.doi.org/10.7897/2277-4343.08257(PDF) HPTLC PROFILING OF USEFUL PARTS OF FIFTEEN PLANTS IN AYURVEDA WITH COLD POTENCY. Available from:https://www.researchgate.net/publication/316475791_HPTLC_PROFILING_OF_USEFUL_PARTS_OF_FIFTEEN_PLANTS_IN_AYURVEDA_WITH_COLD_POTENCY [accessed Dec 06 2022].</ref>
| HPTLC fingerprint of fifteen drugs with Sheeta Veerya (cold potency) showed a similar pattern to the mobile phase and stationary phase.
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| HPTLC fingerprint of fifteen drugs with [[Sheeta|Sheeta]] Veerya (cold potency) showed a similar pattern to the mobile phase and stationary phase.
 
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| Experimental Evaluation of Rasapanchak – A Narrative Review<ref name="ref24">Gaya, Vishwakarma DSK. Experimental Evaluation of Rasapanchak – A Narrative Review. JMSCR [Internet]. 2017 Sep 26 [cited 2022 Dec 24];5(9). Available from: http://jmscr.igmpublication.org/v5-i9/130%20jmscr.pdf </ref>
 
| Experimental Evaluation of Rasapanchak – A Narrative Review<ref name="ref24">Gaya, Vishwakarma DSK. Experimental Evaluation of Rasapanchak – A Narrative Review. JMSCR [Internet]. 2017 Sep 26 [cited 2022 Dec 24];5(9). Available from: http://jmscr.igmpublication.org/v5-i9/130%20jmscr.pdf </ref>
| They state that if the law of thermodynamics is applied, Veerya can be considered as Enthalpy. Sheeta Veerya is acting endothermicity, while Ushna Veerya is exothermicity.<br/>The action of veerya can be understood through the means of chemo sensors.   
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| They state that if the law of thermodynamics is applied, Veerya can be considered as Enthalpy. [[Sheeta|Sheeta]] Veerya is acting endothermicity, while Ushna Veerya is exothermicity.<br/>The action of veerya can be understood through the means of chemo sensors.   
 
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