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GRIDHRASI HETU ACCORDING TO BRUHATRAYI- A REVIEW ARTICLE

Prashant C. Patil*, Avinash T. Bhadakwad, Swapnil V. Dhoran, Sandesh L. Chokhar and Pravin A. Patil

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Abstract

Charakaacharya stated that for treating any disease a history has to be taken with focus on Nidana Pachank but especially mainly focus on Nidana (aetiology), Dosha-Dushyavastha, Samprapti (pathogenesis) developed. The disorders of locomotor system are increasingly seen now a day that reduces the human activity in terms of social and professional life. Among these disorders of locomotor system Gridhrasi is one of the severe debilitating diseases and its causes was mentioned in Ayurveda classics for the awareness of common man about this Vyadh. Hetu given in various Samhita are collected and classified according to nature of Hetu. Acharya Sushruta mentioned most of the Hetu for the Gridhrasi from which ‘Vata Vaigunya’ is very main causes pain. Vata Dosh is the main factor aggravated the disease Gridhrasi, other Doshas may be or may not be involved. It essentially plays a role in the over stimulation of the nerve as experienced by severe pain in the course of affected part. According to various Samhita, Hetu of Gridhrasi is studied and concluded that Acharya Sushruta mentioned most of the Nidanas of Vata Vyadhis such as Abhighata, Bharaharana, Vegavidharana, Gajaturanrathapadaticharya etc., which are Viharaj and these are the most occurring causes of Gridhrasi.

Keywords: Hetu, Gridhrsi, Vata Vaigunya. Lakshanas.