CONCEPT OF CHIKITSABHEDA W.S.R. TO PRINCIPLE AND TYPES OF TREATMENT IN AYURVEDA
Abstract
Ayurveda as science of medicine evolved thorough the history of civilization. The logical and experiments-based theories of Ayurveda offer preventive and therapeutic benefits and helps to achieve goal of healthy living. The therapeutic approaches of Ayurveda based on several principles and depends upon the types and severity of disease. Shodhana therapy, Shamana therapy,Pathyavyavastha,Nidanparivarjan,Satvavajaya and Rasayana therapy are major approaches of Ayurveda which helps in the treatment of disease. These therapies relieve disease symptoms by virtue of their detoxifying and palliative potentials. Prescription of diet and specific activity along with avoidance of disease causing and aggravating factors also considered as useful treatment regimen in Ayurveda. Additionally immune modulators and rejuvenating medicines enhances disease resistance power and promote general health.
Key-Words: Ayurveda, Shodhana, Shamana, Rasayana,Chikitsa
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