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.