Shadvidhopkram - An Exclusive Treatment Principle of Ayurveda & Its Application in Today’s Era
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2018, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
In Ayurveda,Yuktivyapashraya is the fundamental measure to manage any disease. It is the principle by which a physician has to understand the involvement of Dosha, Dhatu, Mala and Strotas to select treatment strategy.AcharyaVagbhat emphasized on the concept of Dvividhopkram i.e. Santarpanupakram & Apatarpanupakram. Shadvidhopkram is described by AcharyaCharak. It includes six upakramas i.e. Langhan (De-nourishing therapy), Bruhan (Nourishing therapy), Snehan (Oleating therapy), Swedan(Sweating therapy), Rukshan (Drying therapy) and Stambhan (Astringent therapy). Objectives of this review are to analyze, explore and correlate the concept of Shadvidhopkramwith the help of conducted researchesand discuss its application in today’s era. Metabolic syndrome is a major and intensifying worldwide problem. It can be considered as Santarpanajanyavikar.Canceris a group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body.As there is excessive growth, it can also be included in Santarpanjanyavikar. These disorders can be tackled by applying Langhan, Rukshan or Swedanupakram. Apatarpanjanyavikar are caused due to Vataprakopak Ahar-Vihar, chronic illness, improper absorption of nutrients. Nutrition deficiency disorders, immunodeficiency and degenerative disorders can be included in Apatarpanjanyavikar. The treatment principle for Apatarpanjanyavikar is Bruhan, Snehan and Stambhan. In this review, multiple treatment modalities are correlated with Shadvidhopkram. From this critical review, it can be concluded that Shadvidhopkrma is a comprehensive treatment principle. Every disease can be treated by applying one or combination of two or three of these principles appropriately.
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Vaishali Kuchewar
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