An Unabridged Review of Clinical Utility of Madhura Rasa from Sushruta Samhita

Ayurveda, an ancient science of medicine, describes pharmacodynamics of drugs based on the Rasa Panchaka that the drug possesses. Madhura Rasa (sweet taste) is one among the 6 tastes that Ayurveda accepts. Sushrutha Samhitha, one among the earliest authoritative treatise of Ayurveda authored by Acharya Sushrutha, known as “ Father of Surgery” has 109 references Madhura Rasa and its synonyms mentioned directly across all the Sthaanas of Sushrutha Samhitha. From the 109 references, 30 were from Sutra Sthaana, 4 from Nidana Sthaana, 8 from Shaareera Sthaana, 30 from Chikitsa Staana, none from Kalpa Sthaana and 37 from Uttara Tantra. A detailed analysis towards application of the right Dravya needs to be worked upon to make a difference in the way Madhura (Sweet taste) is looked upon in today’s world. Key words: Ayurveda, Sushrutha, Madhura Rasa, Clinical utility