CONCEPT OF JANAPADODHWAMSA WSR TO AYURVEDA
Abstract
Ayurvedic Acharyas have clearly defined concept of Epidemic in their texts. Acharya Charaka had covered the concept of epidemic in detail under the heading of Janapadodhwamsa. Such diseases have similar signs, symptoms and affectmany people of that place at a time and has potential to destroy the whole town. Factors which are common to the community like air (Vayu), water (Jala), habitat (Desha) and seasons (Kala) are responsible for Janapadodhwamsa. Interactions among agent, host and environment is responsible for emergence of infectious diseases. An infection is manifested only if agent is able to overcome the host immunity under favourable environment. Ayurveda advocates various preventive measures like avoiding Prasanga (mutual contact) and Gatrasansparsha (touching) to break the chain of transmission of infective agents and Rasayana (rejuvenative therapy) and Panchakarma (purification procedures) to promote the health. There are many practices advised by Acharyas to prevent infectious diseases like daily regimens, seasonal regimens, personal hygiene, environmental hygiene, dietary guidelines, immunity boosting measures which are relevant even today.
Key-words: Janapadodhwamsa, Ayurveda, Panchkarma, Epidemic, Disease, Health
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