Critical Manuscript Study of Gutikayogachintamani with Special Reference to its Unique Formulation

Abstract

Background- Manuscripts literally means “Written by hand” which carried the personal touch and clinical understanding of scholars from past centuries. These Manuscript contain centuries of verifiable observations, unique therapeutic formulations, and surgical importance that remain largely unpublished. Despite their Standard and clinical significance, a vast majority of Ayurvedic manuscripts remain unedited and inaccessible to the modern scientific community. Due to environmental degradation, physical negligence and the lack of systematic digitization, this primary source of traditional medicine is at risk of permanent loss, creating a critical gap in our medical system. Gutikayogachintamani is untouched Manuscript present in Oriental Institute of Baroda. This is a truly unique manuscript. After searching other several manuscript centers, we discovered that this is the only surviving copy of the work in existence. The Gutikayogachintamani might have been a specialized manual used by a specific group of Vaidya in a particular region. It is a single folded sheet with 2 folios. Aim & objectives: To Systematically study and translate the manuscript ‘’Gutikayogachintamani’’ and evaluate its therapeutic significance in the context of classical Ayurvedic literature. Methodology- Unpublished and complete Manuscript Gutikayogachintamani is collected from oriental institute of Baroda. Observation: In this Manuscript Two kalpas are given out of which first one is Gutikayogachintamani and other one is Hemagarbhapottaliras. In these Dravya of Formulation with Matra, Preparation method, Indications, Benefits and Aushadhsevankala have been mentioned in detail. Conclusion- This Manuscript includes Gutikayogachintamani, Dravya of Formulation with Matra, Preparation method, Indications and benefits. It is a collection of Two Kalpas. Formulations like Gutikayogachintamani and other should be further studied and clinically explored to see its efficacy. This manuscript represents an invaluable repository of traditional medical knowledge that warrants rigorous scholarly exploration to inform future clinical research and therapeutic practice.