INTRODUCTION OF JANTAVA DRAVYAS-GOROCHANA, KASTURI, MRIGASRINGI - A LITERARY SURVEY

Abstract

The word Jantava refers to animals - the one which travels or roams in jungle regions. The drugs collected from these animal origin are called as Jantava dravyas, which are used in medicine as well as to remove evil spirits and anti-dotes to certain poisons. The drug of ani-mal origin includes Gorochana, Kasthuri, Mrigsringi etc. The present literary survey reveals qualities and its therapeutic actions along with its clinical application. In this present survey only three animal origins are taken into consideration which is widely used as medical as well as spiritual purpose. The Gorochan and Kasturi are using since ancient periods in the form of Tilaka as Rakshogna Karma i.e anti-viral, Vashikarana and aroma therapy purpose. The present work helps to understand their practical application and their importance in the medical field.