Abstract

A PRACTICAL APPROACH OF SHATKRIYAKALA IN ANNAVAHA SROTO VIKARA DIAGNOSIS

Dr. Bhumika Saxena*, Dr. Sowmysashree U. P. and Dr. Gopala Krishna G.

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Abstract

Introduction: Understanding the etio-pathogenesis of a disease through a riveting concept of “Kriyakala” plays an important role in diagnosis, practical understanding of disease process and thereby management. The diseases like Amlapitta and Grahani are one of the most common diseases of Annavaha Srotas which are dealt in daily practice. Hence, the present review deals with process of diagnosing Annavaha Sroto Vikara in light of Shatkriyakala concept. Materials And Methods: For the present study, classical texts of Ayurveda, case studies of Amlapitta and Grahani were referred to understand the practical aspect of Shatkriyakala. Result: In the diseases of Annnavaha Srotas like Amlapitta and Grahani, detecting the particular disease stage through its symptoms in accordance to Shatkriyakala is appreciated in the present study. Discussion: In the initial three stages of Shatkriyakala, diagnosis of a disease cannot be established but with the help of its symptoms based on Doshas, early identification can be made and disease progress can be ceased. As the disease establishes in the further stages of Shatkriyakala, symptoms of Amlapitta and Grahani can be practically employed to diagnose the exact stage of the disease and thereby to plan the treatment.

Keywords: Shatkriyakala, Annavaha Sroto Vikara, Amlapitta, Grahani.