Question

Which of the following is an example of Anupana?

• A. Swarasa
• B. Honey
• C. Kalka
• D. Kwatha

Hint:

Anupana = vehicle. Think Honey or Milk — not main drugs!

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Anupana Meaning — Anupana means a liquid or semi-liquid vehicle given with or after a medicine to help its digestion, absorption, and action.
Step 2: Examples — Common Anupanas are honey, warm water, milk, ghee. They change the drug’s effect — e.g., honey enhances scraping action (Lekhana).
Step 3: Non-examples — Swarasa, Kalka, Kwatha are main drug forms, not vehicles. Hence, only Honey is an Anupana.