Abstract

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK OF SIRAVYADHA IN AYURVEDA: A THEORETICAL REVIEW

Dr. Shobitha S.*, Dr. Vishwanath Sharma*

Abstract

Shodana and Shamana Chikitsa are two core principles of Ayurvedic medicine. Rakta is the body's root (originating factor), and as blood is what keeps the body alive, it must be properly preserved. Blood is life. Because Pitta Dosha and Rakta Dhatu have an Ashraya Ashrayi relationship, changes in Pitta Dosha are correlated with changes in Rakta Dhatu. Pitta Dosha vitiation is the main cause of Rakta Pardoshaja Vikara. Rakthamokshana is thought to be the most effective of the several Shodhan remedies for Pitta and Rakta Pradoshaja Vyadhi. Siravedhana is employed in Ayurveda's Sarvadehika dushthi of Dosha, which refers to the body's overall Dosha vitiation. Siravyadhana has been crucial to the administration of several Shakhagata Rogas in the Shalyatantra. However, Siravyadhana is the primary treatment for illnesses brought on by Pitta and Rakta Dushti Vikara vitiation. Thus, in Ayurveda, particularly in the Shalyatantra known as the Ardhachikitsa. All of the prerequisites for Siravedhan as mentioned by Acharyas are covered in this topic since Acharya Sushruta gave a comprehensive explanation of Pracchan and Siravedhan as well as their significance in Raktagata Vikara.

Keywords: Ardhachikitsa, Raktamokshana, Raktadushti, Shodhana, Shamana, Sira, Siravyadhana.