Abstract

ROLE OF PATYA KALPANA IN PANCHAKARMA

Dr. Vijayalakshmi Nashipudi* and Dr. Supriya Guddad

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Abstract

Ayurveda is a science which has given importance to diet and regimen as a part of Chikitsa. Pathya has a major supportive role in the management of diseases. In some stages of Vyadhi, following Pathya is enough to cure the disease. Amongst the Chikitsa mentioned Panchakarma Chikitsa is of utmost priority as it deals with both diseased and maintenance of health. Panchakarma comprises of the five shodhana modalities i.e. Vamana, Virechana, Asthapana basti, Anuvasana Basti Nasya and Raktamokshana. In addition Snehana, Swedana and Samsarjana Krama is an integral part in Panchakarma treatment. The factors such as Agni, Agni avastha, Dosha, Doshavastha, Dhatu, Vyadhi, Vyadhivastha should be taken into due consideration before planning Pathya in Panchakarma. Panchakarma when practiced in association with Pathya can help to manage all Vyadhis and also preserve health in Swastha.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Chikitsa, Pathya, Panchakarma, Agni, Vyadhiavastha.