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4 articles for “Avastha”
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Panchakarma, an Avasthanurupa Chikitsa
Abstract: Panchakarma therapy of Ayurveda is viewed with a lot of curiosity & hopes by common people to attain optimal health condition. Panchkarma is based on concepts of Langhana & Brumhana both and is not merely Shodhana. Every person may not require or be fit to carry out the Shodhana part of Panchakarma. Also, there are circumstances where without preparing the body with Snehana and Swedana, Shodhana needs to be performed. …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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An Appraisal on Concept of Ama with Special Reference to Xenobiotics
Abstract: Concept of ama is a unique entity in Ayurveda. The term ama denotes several meanings such as unprocessed food, partially digested food, the food which needs further transformation etc. It is the first stage of vranashotha and has main role in vyadhi utpatthi hence vyadhi also carries synonym as amaya. Impaired agni is the prime cause for ama utpatthi and it has the capacity to vitiate dosha, thereby disturbing the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 7–10 Read article
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Assessing Taila Bindu Pariksha as a Diagnostic and Prognostic test for Diabetes Mellitus
Abstract: Ayurveda has consistently emphasised on not just treatment of a disease but also how to diagnose it and further assess the prognosis. Ayurveda is blessed with different diagnostic tests which is broadly classified into Roga and Rogi Pariksha such as Ashtavidha Pariksha, Dashavidha Pariksha and Dwadashavidha Pariksha. These tests are used very rarely by just few Ayurvedic practioners as an important diagnostic and prognostic methods in different diseases. Taila Bindu …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Analysis of Concept of Aaharpaka in Ayurveda
Abstract: AbstractAyurveda is the most ancient science of life. Ayurveda considers that like all the universal matter, our body is also formed by the Panchamahabutas (five basic elements). In this Panchabhautika Sharira, various processes are going on continuously resulting into loss of various elements. For replacement, one has to consume appropriate Ahara (food). Acharya Charaka states that body is the outcome of food and Agni (factor responsible for digestion) plays important …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 17–24 Read article