Article: DHATU PRADOSHAJA VIKARA: A REVIEW

Article Category: Review articles

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.156206

Pages: 128-131

Author: Padmaja Rani Panda *, Sarita Mohanta

Abstract: The oldest known medical science is Ayurveda. It has classified that the body of human composed of three fundamental components Dosha, Dhatu and Mala. Among them Dhatus are mostly solid constituents of the body as they hold the body and represent specific functions like prinana, Jivana, lepana etc. Any type of Dhatu deformity can have a significant impact on the body and may be the outcome of several illnesses. Along with the Dosha, Dhatus are also involved in emergence of diseases and creating any structural or functional in any dhatu could be beneficial in the line of treatment. The concept of dhatu Pradoshjaja in Charaka and Sushruta Samhita has been the subject of a particular chapter. Our Acharyas have mentioned many disorders in which a particular Dhatu is affected more and named them as Dhatu-Pradoshaja vikara. An attempt is made to review and discuss the ideas of Dhatu-Pradoshaja vikara in this article.

Keyword: Dhatu, Dosha, Mala, Dhatu pradoshaja vikara, Ahara, Prinanana, Lepana