SROTAS AND THEIR CLINICAL IMPORTANCE IN NIDAN: AN AYURVEDA REVIEW
Abstract
Ayurveda as science of health management postulates many theories related to the diseases and their management. In this regards under the heading of Rog Nidan Evam Vikruti Ayurveda elaborated various modalities to assess etiopathogenesis of different diseases. Rog Nidan stream of Ayurveda not only described ways to diagnose disease but this branch also dealt with possible causative factors of diseases. Amongst the many causes of diseases the Srotodushti is also considered as one of the prime causes of many health ailments. Rogotpatti associated with disturbance of Srotas mainly arises when specific Srota get stimulated or suppressed. Prameha, Adhimamsa, Raktapitta and Udara Rog, etc. may occurs due to the improper functioning of Srotas. Considering this view present article described etiological and pathological role of Srotas towards the prevalence of some diseases and their Ayurveda management. Key-Words: Ayurveda, Nidan, Etiology, Srotas, Diseases.References
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