Abstract

CONCEPT OF ASHAYAPAKARSHA W.S.R TO VYADHI UTPATTI IN AYURVEDA

Dr. Arun Kumar*, Dr. Deepika, Dr. Pooja Basnal

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Abstract

According to Ancient Veda of life i.e. Ayurveda, Sharira comprises Dosha, Dhatu, Mala and Indriya.[1] Nidan (causative factors), Tridoshas, Dushya (Dhatu, Upadhatu and Mala) and Agni are the indispensable factors for the manifestation of a disease. Ashayapakarsha hetu is a distinctive type of Principle that is classified under Dosha Bheda Hetu. Nidan, the external vitiating factor along with Dosha and Dushya, even if limited in number, the manifested diseases are innumerable because of variation in the Samprapti (pathogenesis). Although, the progression of a disease is not guaranteed by the mere existence of Nidan, Dosha and Dushya. Sometimes when these three are present in a vitiated condition then also disease may not occur or occurs late or occurs with few symptoms or symptoms are present in a subtle form. Therefore, a thorough study of the concept of Ashayapakarsha will aid in a better understanding of pathogenesis in many Vyadhis mentioned in Ayurveda.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Vyadhi, Nidan, Dosha, Samprapti, Pathogenesis.