IMPORTANCE OF ASHTAMAHADOSHKARBHAV IN PANCHKARMA
Abstract
Panchkarma therapy, which is essentially a bio-cleansing programme aimed at removing poisonous materials from the body, is envisioned by Samshodhana Chikitsa. Panchkarma improves the body's acceptance of treatment regimens and provide a drastic removal of disease-causing elements while also maintaining Dosha balance. Vamana, Virechana, Anuvasana, Asthapana and Nasya are the five measures that make up Panchkarma. The patient loses energy after Pradhan Krama and becomes weak. Various Acharyas recommend AshtamahadoshkarBhav (eight obstacles) to avoid difficulties and achieve desired outcomes, as well as to return the patient's body to a regular lifestyle and food. Eight food and lifestyle practises should be avoided until the normal condition of health is restored:Ucchebhsyam, Ratha-Kshobha, Ati-Chakramana, Ati-Asana, Ajirna, Ahita-Bhojana, Divaswapan, and Maithuna.
Key-words: Panchakarma, AshtamahadoshkarBhav, Atiasana, Ajirna, Ahitabhojana, Divaswapan.
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