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Dr. Shruthi.S, Department of Panchakarma, SDM Collage of Ayurveda & Hospital, B.M road, Taniruhalla, Hassan, Karnataka 573201 India
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ABSTRACT
Ayurveda is a science which has given importance to diet and regimen as a part of Chikitsa. Pathya- Apathya has a major supportive role in the
management of diseases. In some stages of Vyadhi, following Pathya and avoiding Apathya is enough to cure the disease. Amongst the Chikitsa
mentioned Panchakarma Chikitsa is of utmost priority as it deals with both diseased and in maintenance of health. Panchakarma comprises of the five
sodhana modalities i.e. Vamana, Virechana, Asthapana basti, Anuvasana Basti and Nasya. In addition Snehana, Swedana and Samsarjana Krama is an
integral part in Panchakarma treatment. The factors such as Agni, Agni avastha, Dosha, Doshavastha, Dhatu, Vyadhi, Vyadhivastha should be taken
into due consideration before planning Pathya- Apathya in Panchakarma. Panchakarma when practiced in association with Pathya Apathya can help
to manage all Vyadhis and also preserve health in Swastha; thus, improving standard of living of mankind.
Keywords: Ayurveda, Chikitsa, Pathya- Apathya, Panchakarma, Agni, Vyadhiavastha.
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