Agni Purana — Ayurveda, Shloka 21
Chapter 280 — रसादिलक्षणम् / सर्वरोगहराण्यौषधानि
Characteristics of Taste and Related Factors; Medicines that Remove All Diseases
ओषधीनां पञ्चविधा तथा भवति कल्पना रसः कल्कः शृतः शीतः फाण्डश् च मनुजोत्तम
oṣadhīnāṃ pañcavidhā tathā bhavati kalpanā rasaḥ kalkaḥ śṛtaḥ śītaḥ phāṇḍaś ca manujottama
Wahai manusia utama, cara penyiapan (kalpanā) obat‑obatan herbal ada lima: rasa (sari perasan), kalka (pasta), śṛta/kvātha (rebusan/dekok), śīta/hima (seduhan dingin), dan phāṇḍa (ramuan minuman manis berkhasiat).
Lord Agni
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Ayurveda","secondary_vidya":"Samanya","practical_application":"Select the correct pharmaceutical form (juice, paste, decoction, cold infusion, hot infusion/sweet drink) according to herb strength, patient tolerance, and desired potency.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"List","entry_title":"Pañcavidha oṣadhi-kalpanā (Five basic herbal preparations)","lookup_keywords":["oṣadhi-kalpanā","rasa","kalka","kvātha","hima","phāṇḍa"],"quick_summary":"Medicines are prepared in five foundational forms—juice, paste, decoction, cold infusion, and phāṇḍa—forming the base of practical Ayurvedic pharmacy."}
Dosha: Tridosha
Concept: Saṅgraha (systematization): complex practice is made teachable through standard categories.
Application: When learning or teaching Ayurveda, begin with standard kalpanā categories to ensure reproducible preparation and dosing.
Khanda Section: Ayurveda (Bhaiṣajya-kalpanā / Dravya-guṇa and pharmaceutical preparations)
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A didactic display of five medicine forms: fresh juice extraction, grinding paste, boiling decoction, soaking cold infusion, and preparing a sweetened/hot infusion drink.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, five-panel composition with labeled vessels: stone grinder for kalka, cloth filter for rasa, boiling pot for kvātha, earthen jar for hima, cup for phāṇḍa/phāṇṭa, bold outlines and flat colors.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore, five ornate containers arranged like a sacred set, gold-leaf accents on rims and ladles, physician presenting the set to a student, rich jewel tones.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore, instructional sequence with fine linework: press, grind, boil, soak, sweeten/serve; minimal background, emphasis on tools and steps.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, apothecary bench with five labeled preparations in glass/copper vessels, attendants performing each step, detailed botanical bundles nearby."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Bhairav","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: फाण्डश् च = फाण्डः + च (visarga sandhi). मनुजोत्तम = मनुज + उत्तम (sandhi: a+u→o).
Related Themes: Agni Purana 280.22 (definitions of rasa/kalka/śṛta/śīta/paryuṣita); Agni Purana 280.23 (phāṇṭa definition; measures)
FAQs
Ayurvedic pharmaceutical technique: it classifies herbal medicines into five core preparation methods—juice, paste, decoction, cold infusion, and a sweetened drink-formulation (phāṇḍa).
It shows the text functioning as a practical compendium by preserving concise Ayurvedic pharmaceutics (drug-processing categories) alongside its many other disciplines.
By promoting correct, methodical preparation of remedies for healing, it supports dharmic caregiving (upakāra) and the preservation of life (prāṇa-rakṣaṇa), traditionally regarded as meritorious.