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Charak Samhita – Sutrasthana – Chapter 22 (Langhanabrimhaniya Adhyaya)

December 11, 2023December 11, 2023 Dr. Meenakshi Chauhan

Charak Samhita – Sutrasthana – Chapter 22 (Langhanabrimhaniya Adhyaya) Abstract The major line of therapy for morbidly obese and extremely emaciated people is explained in this chapter, continuing the preceding chapter’s discussion. Ayurvedic medicine is broadly divided into two categories: nourishing (Santarpana) and reducing (Apatarpana). It is further divided into six types: Rukshana (Drying), Langhana (Fasting), Snehana (Oleation), Brimhana (Nourishing), Swedana (Sudation) and Stambhana (Styptic/Astringent). This chapter offers insights into various therapeutic measures as well as detailed descriptions of the

Charak Samhita – Sutrasthana – Chapter 21 (Ashtauninditiya Adhyaya)

December 11, 2023December 11, 2023 Dr. Meenakshi Chauhan

Charak Samhita – Sutrasthana – Chapter 21 (Ashtauninditiya Adhyaya) Abstract The tetrad on recommendations for disease management begins with this chapter. Depending on factors including body mass, complexion, hair presence, body height, and eight physically unattractive characteristics were listed. Unfavourable physical characteristics result from the severe absence or presence of these criteria. The most prevalent disorders in society, such as extreme emaciation and morbid obesity, are explained in depth along with their underlying causes, symptoms, and successful treatment options. Sleep

Charak Samhita – Sutrasthana – Chapter 26 (Atreyabhadrakapyiya Adhyaya)

December 9, 2023December 9, 2023 Dr. Meenakshi Chauhan

Charak Samhita – Sutrasthana – Chapter 26 (Atreyabhadrakapyiya Adhyaya) Abstract The preceding chapter (Yajjah Purushiya) discussed the importance of healthy (Pathya) and unhealthy (Apathya) meals. In this chapter, which contains the names of Lord Atreya and the great sage Bhadrakapya, the effects of both healthy and unhealthy foods and substances are explained by a few notions and pharmacological principles. This text documents the debate of the correlation between diet and rasa. In order to understand the mode of action of

Charak Samhita – Sutrasthana – Chapter 20 (Maharoga Adhyaya)

November 14, 2023November 14, 2023 Dr. Meenakshi Chauhan

Charak Samhita – Sutrasthana – Chapter 20 (Maharoga Adhyaya) Abstract This chapter expands on the discussion of disease categorization in terms of endogenous and external causes, fundamental nature, place of origin, and clinical manifestations. Both endogenous and external diseases have specific causes that are explained. The chapter continues on to identify illnesses that are caused by just one dosha along with their causes. This clarifies the idea of distinct one-dosha illness types. Only an unbalanced vata can cause up to

Charak Samhita – Nidana Sthana – Chapter 7 (Unmada Nidana)

November 9, 2023 Dr. Meenakshi Chauhan

Charak Samhita – Nidana Sthana – Chapter 7 (Unmada Nidana) Abstract Acharya Charaka was the writer of the Charak Samhita which explains about the various diseases, its causes, pathogenesis, risk factors, and the treatment. Along with this they also explained the panchkarma and herbal formulations to manage various conditions. In Charak Samhita, there are a total of 120 chapters and 8 Sthana which are named as Sutra sthana, Nidana sthana, Chikitsa sthana, vimana sthana, indriya sthana, kalp sthana, Siddhi Sthana,

Charak Samhita – Nidana Sthana – Chapter 6 (Shosha Nidana)

November 9, 2023November 9, 2023 Dr. Meenakshi Chauhan

Charak Samhita – Nidana Sthana – Chapter 6 (Shosha Nidana) Abstract Charak Samhit was written by Acharya Charka. It is one of the three brihatrayi Samhita. In charak samhita there is an explanation of various Diseases along with their management through the herbal remedies and panchakarma procedures. There are a total of 120 chapters in charaka samhita and 8 Sthana which are named as Sutra sthana, Nidana sthana, Chikitsa sthana, vimana sthana, indriya sthana, kalp sthana, Siddhi Sthana, Sharira Sthana.

Viparitaviparita Swapna Nidarshaniya Adhyaya – 29th Chapter of Sushruta Samhita

November 7, 2023November 7, 2023 Dr. Meenakshi Chauhan

Viparitaviparita Swapna Nidarshaniya Adhyaya – 29th Chapter of Sushruta Samhita Abstract Viparitaviparita Swapna Nidarshaniya tells us about the Auspicious and inauspicious dreams which are further revealed by Lord Dhanwantri. Susrutha Samhita, a treatise that is one of the most significant foundational texts in Ayurveda, provides a thorough explanation of this chapter. Because it incorporates surgical instruction and the numerous methods that are mostly used in modern surgery, the Sushruta Samhita is an ancient Sanskrit literature. One of the earliest palm-leaf

Viparitaaviparita Vrana Vijnanya Adhyaya – 28th Chapter of Sushruta Samhita

November 3, 2023November 3, 2023 Dr. Meenakshi Chauhan

Viparitaaviparita Vrana Vijnanya Adhyaya – 28th Chapter of Sushruta Samhita Abstract Viparitaaviparita Vrana Vijnanya Adhyaya tells about the study of the wound based on prognosis which is revealed by Lord Dhanwantri. Acharya Sushruta is renowned for preserving historic medical treatises that served as the basis for Ayurveda. An ancient Indian surgeon named Susrhuta lived between 1000 and 800 BC. He was the primary authority on surgery in prehistoric times. There are 300 surgical procedures and 120 surgical instruments, which are

Shalyapanayaniya Adhyaya – 27th Chapter of Sushruta Samhita

November 3, 2023November 3, 2023 Dr. Meenakshi Chauhan

Shalyapanayaniya Adhyaya – 27th Chapter of Sushruta Samhita Abstract Sushruta Samhita is one the oldest Surgical textbooks which is very important in medical sciences. Susruta Samhita is famous for describing the modern Rhinoplasty technique, known as the Father of Plastic Surgery. In 1907, in an Indian Epic, Mahabharata named Bhishagratna said that Susruta is one of the sons of Vishvamitra. Ayurveda science is a divine which is created and formulated by the creator which is learnt by Sages. Acharya Sushruta

Vyadhi-Samuddesheeya Adhyaya – 24th Chapter of Sushruta Samhita

November 2, 2023November 2, 2023 Dr. Meenakshi Chauhan

Vyadhi-Samuddesheeya Adhyaya – 24th Chapter of Sushruta Samhita Abstract Vyadhi Samuddesheeya Adhyaya deals with the classification of diseases which are according to their specific type of nature. This chapter is well explained in Susrutha Samhita a treatise which is one of the most important foundational texts in Ayurveda. Sushruta Samhita is an ancient Sanskrit text because it includes surgical training, the various procedures which are mainly followed by modern surgery facts. The Kaiser Library in Nepal holds one of the

Ashtavidha Shastra Karmiyadhyaya – 25th Chapter of Sushruta Samhita

October 31, 2023October 31, 2023 Dr. Meenakshi Chauhan

Ashtavidha Shastra Karmiyadhyaya – 25th Chapter of Sushruta Samhita Abstract Ashtavidha Shastra Karmiyadhyaya is the 25th chapter of Sushruta Samhita which explains the Eight kinds of various Surgical operations. Acharya Sushruta is famous for surviving ancient treatises of medicine in the foundation of Ayurveda. Susrhuta was an ancient Indian Surgeon who lived in 1000-800 BC. He is the main source of knowledge about surgery in the Ancient time. It has 120 surgical instruments and 300 procedures and these are classified

Panchendriyartha Vipratipatti Adhyaya – 30th Chapter of Sushruta Samhita

October 23, 2023October 23, 2023 Dr. Meenakshi Chauhan

Panchendriyartha Vipratipatti Adhyaya – 30th Chapter of Sushruta Samhita Abstract Panchendriyartha Vipratipatti Adhyaya tells about the signs of five sensory perceptions which are told by Lord Dhanwantri. This Chapter is well explained in Susruta Samhita which is the most important foundation in the texts of Ayurveda. Susruta Samhita is an ancient text of Ayurveda which includes the surgical procedures which are mainly followed by modern surgery facts. One of the earliest palm-leaf manuscripts of the Sushruta Samhita can be found

Charak Samhita – Sutrasthana – Chapter 22 (Langhanabrimhaniya Adhyaya)

Charak Samhita – Sutrasthana – Chapter 21 (Ashtauninditiya Adhyaya)

Charak Samhita – Sutrasthana – Chapter 26 (Atreyabhadrakapyiya Adhyaya)

Charak Samhita – Sutrasthana – Chapter 20 (Maharoga Adhyaya)

Charak Samhita – Nidana Sthana – Chapter 7 (Unmada Nidana)

Charak Samhita – Nidana Sthana – Chapter 6 (Shosha Nidana)

Viparitaviparita Swapna Nidarshaniya Adhyaya – 29th Chapter of Sushruta Samhita

Viparitaaviparita Vrana Vijnanya Adhyaya – 28th Chapter of Sushruta Samhita

Shalyapanayaniya Adhyaya – 27th Chapter of Sushruta Samhita

Vyadhi-Samuddesheeya Adhyaya – 24th Chapter of Sushruta Samhita

Ashtavidha Shastra Karmiyadhyaya – 25th Chapter of Sushruta Samhita

Panchendriyartha Vipratipatti Adhyaya – 30th Chapter of Sushruta Samhita

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