AYURVEDIC CONCEPT OF INFECTIONS, ROLE OF PRAKRITI AND DOSHA IN DISEASE PREVALENCE

Abstract

Ayurveda, recognized as the 'Indian system of medicine,' pertaining to the preservation of health and the treatment of diseases. Ayurveda retains its efficacy and continues to demonstrate its remarkable potential in various health conditions including infectious diseases. Diseases can broadly be categorized into two groups: communicable and non-communicable. Communicable diseases, also known as infectious or transmissible diseases, possess the characteristic of being transferable from one individual to another. In Ayurveda, infectious diseases are understood as Aupasargika Roga or Sansargaja Roga. A distinctive characteristic of such diseases is described as Sankramanti Naraannaram (spreads from one human to another human). These infectious diseases are caused by the presence and proliferation of pathogenic biological agents such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, or fungi in the human or animal host. The prevalence and pathological progression of such diseases merely depends upon the inherent constitution (Prakriti) of host.

Key-Words: Ayurveda, Prakriti, Infections, Aupasargika Roga, Sansargaja Roga