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'''<big>Concepts and Contemporary Practices</big>'''
'''<big>Concepts and Contemporary Practices- '''Total chapters:''' '''159'''</big>'''
 
 
 
 
<p style='text-align:justify;'>The important concepts of [[Ayurveda]] and their contemporary practices are published in this section. If you wish to contribute,  then see the links [[Contribute_to_the_Charak_Samhita_New_Edition_Project|Contribute online ]] and [[guidelines for writing]] or contact us. </p>
 
<p style='text-align:justify;'>The important concepts of [[Ayurveda]] and their contemporary practices are published in this section. If you wish to contribute,  then see the links [[Contribute_to_the_Charak_Samhita_New_Edition_Project|Contribute online ]] and [[guidelines for writing]] or contact us. </p>
  
==Basic learning of [[Ayurveda]]==
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{| class="wikitable"
 
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!colspan="5"|Monographs/Chapters on Concepts and Contemporary Practices
*[[Ayurveda | What is Ayurveda (knowledge or science of life)?]]
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*[[Shastra | What is Shastra (science)?]]  
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!colspan="5"| '''Basic learning of [[Ayurveda]]'''
*[[Tantrayukti | Tantrayukti (technical tricks to understand texts)]]
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|-
*[[Adhyayana | Adhyayana (Methods of study and learning)]]
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| [[Ayurveda | What is Ayurveda (knowledge or science of life)?]]
*[[Interactive session on Contemporary Ayurveda]] (Based on interactive session)
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| [[Shastra | What is Shastra (science)?]]  
*|[[Adhyapana vidhi|Teaching methods in Ayurveda (Adhyapana vidhi)]]
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| [[Tantrayukti | Tantrayukti (technical tricks to understand texts)]]
 
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| [[Adhyayana | Adhyayana (Methods of study and learning)]]
==Fundamental Concepts of [[Ayurveda]]==
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| [[Interactive session on Contemporary Ayurveda]] (Based on interactive session)
 
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|-
*[[Prakriti | Prakriti (fundamental constitution)]]  
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|[[Adhyapana vidhi|Teaching methods in Ayurveda (Adhyapana vidhi)]]
*[[Deha Prakriti | Deha Prakriti (somatic constitution)]]
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*[[Manas prakriti| Manas Prakriti (psychological constitution)]]
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*[[Purusha | Purusha (holistic human being)]]
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*[[Tanmatra]]
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*[[Avyakta]]  
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|-
 
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!colspan="5"| ''' Fundamental Concepts of [[Ayurveda]]'''
==Fundamental Concepts - [[Panchamahabhuta | Panchamahabhuta (five fundamental elements)]]==
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|-
 
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| [[Prakriti | Prakriti (fundamental constitution)]]  
*[[Akasha mahabhuta|Akasha mahabhuta (ether or space element)]]
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| [[Deha Prakriti | Deha Prakriti (somatic constitution)]]
*[[Vayu mahabhuta | Vayu mahabhuta (air element)]]
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| [[Manas prakriti| Manas Prakriti (psychological constitution)]]
*[[Agni mahabhuta | Agni mahabhuta (fire element)]]
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*[[Jala mahabhuta | Jala mahabhuta (water element)]]
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*[[Prithvi mahabhuta | Prithvi mahabhuta (earth element)]]
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|-
 
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| [[Purusha | Purusha (holistic human being)]]
== Fundamental Concepts of Ayurveda - [[Pramana | Pramana (methods of acquiring knowledge)]] ==
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| [[Tanmatra]]
 
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| [[Avyakta]]  
*[[Pratyaksha pramana‎‎ | Pratyaksha pramana (knowledge by direct perception)]]
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*[[Anumana pramana | Anumana pramana (knowledge by inference)]]
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|
*[[Aaptopadesha pramana‎‎ | Aaptopadesha pramana (knowledge by authoritative statement)]]
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|-
*[[ Yukti pramana | Yukti pramana (knowledge by logical application)]]
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!colspan="5"|  ''' Fundamental Concepts - [[Panchamahabhuta | Panchamahabhuta (five fundamental elements)]]'''
*[[ Upamana pramana | Upamana pramana (knowledge by analogy)]]
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|-
 
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| [[Akasha mahabhuta|Akasha mahabhuta (ether or space element)]]
== Fundamental Concepts of Ayurveda - Theories and applications- Siddhanta ==
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| [[Vayu mahabhuta | Vayu mahabhuta (air element)]]
 
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| [[Agni mahabhuta | Agni mahabhuta (fire element)]]
*[[Kaarya Kaarana Siddhanta| Kaarya Kaarana Siddhanta (cause and effect theory)]]
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| [[Jala mahabhuta | Jala mahabhuta (water element)]]
*[[Swabhavoparam vada|Swabhavoparam vada (theory of natural destruction)]]
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| [[Prithvi mahabhuta | Prithvi mahabhuta (earth element)]]
*[[Padartha]]
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|-
*[[Samanya Vishesha Theory| Samanya Vishesha Siddhanta (Theory of similarity and dissimilarity)]]  
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!colspan="5"| ''' Fundamental Concepts of Ayurveda - [[Pramana | Pramana (methods of acquiring knowledge)]]'''
*[[Samavaya| Samavaya ( Inseparable relationship)]]
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|-
*[[Abhava| Abhava(Non existence)]]  
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| [[Pratyaksha pramana‎‎ | Pratyaksha pramana (knowledge by direct perception)]]
*[[Disha | Disha (directions)]]  
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| [[Anumana pramana | Anumana pramana (knowledge by inference)]]
*[[Kala]] [[Kala|(Time)]]
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| [[Aaptopadesha pramana‎‎ | Aaptopadesha pramana (knowledge by authoritative statement)]]
 
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| [[ Yukti pramana | Yukti pramana (knowledge by logical application)]]
== Fundamental Concepts of [[Ayurveda]] pharmacology ==
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| [[ Upamana pramana | Upamana pramana (knowledge by analogy)]]
 
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|-
* [[Dravya | Dravya (matter or substance)]]
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!colspan="5"| ''' Fundamental Concepts of Ayurveda - Theories and applications- Siddhanta'''
* [[Guna |Guna (qualities or properties)]]
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|-
* [[Karma | Karma (action)]]  
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| [[Kaarya Kaarana Siddhanta| Kaarya Kaarana Siddhanta (cause and effect theory)]]
* [[Rasa|Rasa (taste and its pharmacology)]]
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| [[Swabhavoparam vada|Swabhavoparam vada (theory of natural destruction)]]
* [[Veerya|Veerya (potency)]]
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| [[Padartha]]
* [[Vipaka|Vipaka (post digestive effect)]]
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| [[Samanya Vishesha Theory| Samanya Vishesha Siddhanta (Theory of similarity and dissimilarity)]]  
* [[Prabhava|Prabhava (influencial effect)]]
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|
* [[Satmya | Satmya (adaptability or suitability)]]
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|-
* [[Aushadha Sevana Kala | Aushadha Sevana Kala (times of administration of medicines, chronopharmacology)]]
+
 
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| [[Samavaya| Samavaya ( Inseparable relationship)]]
== Components of Health- [[Sharira]] & [[Dosha]] ==
+
| [[Abhava| Abhava(Non existence)]]  
 
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| [[Disha | Disha (directions)]]  
* [[Ayu|Ayu (life)]]
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| [[Kala]] [[Kala|(Time)]]
* [[Sharira|Sharira (body)]]
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|-
* [[Srotasa|Srotas (Channels of transport and transformation)]]
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!colspan="5"| ''' Fundamental Concepts of [[Ayurveda]] pharmacology '''
* [[Marma]]
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|-
* [[Kala Sharira]]
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| [[Dravya | Dravya (matter or substance)]]
* [[Dosha]]  
+
| [[Guna |Guna (qualities or properties)]]
* [[Vata dosha]]
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| [[Karma | Karma (action)]]  
* [[Pitta dosha]]
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| [[Rasa|Rasa (taste and its pharmacology)]]
* [[Kapha dosha]]
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| [[Veerya|Veerya (potency)]]
 
+
|-
== Components of Health- [[Agni]] ==
+
| [[Vipaka|Vipaka (post digestive effect)]]
 
+
| [[Prabhava|Prabhava (influencial effect)]]
* [[Agni]]
+
| [[Satmya | Satmya (adaptability or suitability)]]
* [[Dhatvagni]]
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| [[Aushadha Sevana Kala | Aushadha Sevana Kala (times of administration of medicines, chronopharmacology)]]
* [[Bhutagni]]
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|
* [[Koshtha |Koshtha (gut pattern)]]
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|-
* [[Varna]]
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!colspan="5"| ''' Components of Health- [[Sharira]] & [[Dosha]]'''
 
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|-
== Components of Health- [[Dhatu | Dhatu (body tissues or components)]] ==
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| [[Ayu|Ayu (life)]]
 
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| [[Sharira|Sharira (body)]]
*[[Rasa dhatu | Rasa dhatu (body fluids)]]
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| [[Srotasa|Srotas (Channels of transport and transformation)]]
* [[Rakta dhatu | Rakta dhatu (blood tissue)]]
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| [[Marma]]
* [[Mamsa dhatu | Mamsa dhatu (muscle tissue)]]
+
| [[Kala Sharira]]
* [[Meda dhatu | Meda dhatu (fats or lipid tissue elements)]]
+
|-
* [[Asthi dhatu | Asthi dhatu (osseous or bone tissue)]]
+
| [[Dosha]]  
* [[Majja dhatu | Majja dhatu (marrow tissue)]]
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| [[Vata dosha]]
* [[Shukra dhatu | Shukra dhatu (reproductive tissue elements)]]
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| [[Pitta dosha]]
* [[Ojas | Ojas (vital essence)]]  
+
| [[Kapha dosha]]
 
+
|
== Components of Health -[[Mala | Mala (Excretory products)]] ==
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|-
 
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!colspan="5"| ''' Components of Health- [[Agni]]'''
* [[Purisha | Purisha (stools)]]
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|-
* [[Mutra | Mutra (urine)]]
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| [[Agni]]
* [[Sweda | Sweda (sweat)]]
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| [[Dhatvagni]]
 
+
| [[Bhutagni]]
== Components of Health -[[Aatma]],[[Indriya]], [[Manas]] ==
+
| [[Koshtha |Koshtha (gut pattern)]]
 
+
| [[Varna]]
* [[Aatma | Aatma (soul or spirit)]]
+
|-
* [[Indriya | Indriya (sense and motor organs)]]
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! colspan="5" |'''Components of Health- [[Dhatu | Dhatu (body tissues or components)]]'''
* [[Manas | Manas (Mind and mental health)]]
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|-
* [[Manovaha srotas]]
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| [[Rasa dhatu | Rasa dhatu (body fluids)]]
* [[Sattva|Sattva (Purity and mental strength)]]
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| [[Rakta dhatu | Rakta dhatu (blood tissue)]]
* [[Rajas|Rajas (Activity and indulgence)]]
+
| [[Mamsa dhatu | Mamsa dhatu (muscle tissue)]]
* [[Tamas|Tamas (Ignorance and illusion)]]
+
| [[Meda dhatu | Meda dhatu (fats or lipid tissue elements)]]
* [[Buddhi | Buddhi (Intellect and intelligence)]]
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| [[Asthi dhatu | Asthi dhatu (osseous or bone tissue)]]
* [[Dhriti|Dhriti (restraint)]]
+
|-
* [[Smriti | Smriti (memory)]]
+
| [[Majja dhatu | Majja dhatu (marrow tissue)]]
* [[Prajnaparadha | Prajnaparadha (intellectual errors)]]
+
| [[Shukra dhatu | Shukra dhatu (reproductive tissue elements)]]
* [[Dhairya| Dhairya (courage)]]
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| [[Ojas | Ojas (vital essence)]]  
* [[Samadhi| Samadhi (deep meditation)]]
+
|
 
+
|
== Concepts and Practices of Preventive and Promotive Health in Chikitsa ==
+
|-
 
+
! colspan="5" |'''Components of Health -[[Mala | Mala (Excretory products)]]'''
* [[Rasayana | Rasayana (rejuvenation and vitalizing therapy)]]
+
|-
* [[Vajikarana | Vajikarana (aphrodisiac or virility enhancing therapy)]]
+
|[[Purisha | Purisha (stools)]]
* [[Dinacharya | Dinacharya (daily regimen for health)]]
+
|[[Mutra | Mutra (urine)]]
* [[Ritucharya|Ritucharya (seasonal regimen for health)]]
+
|[[Sweda | Sweda (sweat)]]
* [[Nitya sevaniya - asevaniya dravya|Nitya sevaniya - asevaniya Dravya (Daily consumable & non consumable foods)]]
+
|
* [[Ahara vidhi | Ahara vidhi (dietary guidelines)]]
+
|
* [[Nidra | Nidra (sleep)]]
+
|-
* [[Brahmacharya]]
+
! colspan="5" |''' Components of Health -[[Aatma]],[[Indriya]], [[Manas]]'''
* [[Vyayama]] [[Vyayama|(exercise)]]
+
|-
* [[Dhumapana]]  
+
| [[Aatma | Aatma (soul or spirit)]]
 
+
| [[Indriya | Indriya (sense and motor organs)]]
== Fundamental Concepts of Diagnosis and Management in [[Ayurveda]] ([[Nidana]]) and ([[Chikitsa]]) ==
+
| [[Manas | Manas (Mind and mental health)]]
 
+
|[[Manovaha srotas]]
* [[ Hetu | Hetu (causes)]]
+
|
* [[ Linga | Linga (symptomatology/features)]]
+
|-
* [[ Aushadha|Aushadha (therapeutics)]]
+
| [[Sattva|Sattva (Purity and mental strength)]]
* [[Vikriti|Vikriti (abnormalities)]]
+
| [[Rajas|Rajas (Activity and indulgence)]]
* [[Shatkriyakala | Shatkriyakala (Six stages of disease evolution and treatment intervention)]]
+
| [[Tamas|Tamas (Ignorance and illusion)]]
* [[Kha vaigunya | Kha vaigunya (defects in body systems)]]
+
|
* [[Vyadhi | Vyadhi (disease)]]
+
|
* [[Rogamarga|Rogamarga (disease pathways)]]
+
|-
* [[Viruddha Ahara]] [[Viruddha Ahara|(incompatible food)]]
+
| [[Buddhi | Buddhi (Intellect and intelligence)]]
* [[Ama]]
+
| [[Dhriti|Dhriti (restraint)]]
* [[Ashayapakarsha]]
+
| [[Smriti | Smriti (memory)]]
* [[Aupasargika vyadhi|Aupasargika vyadhi (Contagious diseases)]]
+
| [[Prajnaparadha | Prajnaparadha (intellectual errors)]]
* [[Adharma]]
+
|
* [[Pranavaha srotas]]
+
|-
* [[Udakavaha srotas]]
+
| [[Dhairya| Dhairya (courage)]]
* [[Annavaha srotas]]
+
| [[Samadhi| Samadhi (deep meditation)]]
* [[Pramanatah Pariksha]]
+
|
* [[Samhanana|Samhanana Pariksha]]
+
|
 
+
|
== Diagnosis and management of prevalent diseases==
+
|-
 
+
! colspan="5" |'''Concepts and Practices of Preventive and Promotive Health in Chikitsa '''
* [[Amavata]]
+
|-
* [[Jwara | Jwara (various fevers)]]
+
| [[Rasayana | Rasayana (rejuvenation and vitalizing therapy)]]
* [[Infectious diseases]]
+
| [[Vajikarana | Vajikarana (aphrodisiac or virility enhancing therapy)]]
* [[Cancer]]
+
| [[Dinacharya | Dinacharya (daily regimen for health)]]
* [[Acid peptic diseases‎‎]]
+
| [[Ritucharya|Ritucharya (seasonal regimen for health)]]
* [[Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome]]
+
|[[Nitya sevaniya - asevaniya dravya|Nitya sevaniya - asevaniya Dravya (Daily consumable & non consumable foods)]]
* [[Cardiac diseases]]
+
|-
* [[Neurological diseases]]
+
| [[Ahara vidhi | Ahara vidhi (dietary guidelines)]]
* [[Skin diseases in Integrative Medicine]]
+
| [[Nidra | Nidra (sleep)]]
* [[Psychiatric diseases‎‎]]
+
| [[Brahmacharya]]
* [[Emergency medicine in Ayurveda]]
+
| [[Vyayama]] [[Vyayama|(exercise)]]
* [[Rheumatic diseases]]
+
| [[Dhumapana]]  
* [[Kidney diseases]]
+
|-
* [[Janapadodhvansa]]
+
! colspan="5" |''' Fundamental Concepts of Diagnosis and Management in [[Ayurveda]] ([[Nidana]]) and ([[Chikitsa]])'''
* [[Udavarta]]
+
|-
* [[Pakshaghata|Pakshaghata (hemiplegia)]]
+
| [[ Hetu | Hetu (causes)]]
 
+
| [[ Linga | Linga (symptomatology/features)]]
== Concepts and Practices in [[Chikitsa]] - Major therapies (shad vidha upakrama) ==
+
| [[ Aushadha|Aushadha (therapeutics)]]
* [[Langhana | Langhana (reducing/depleting/fasting therapy)]]
+
| [[Vikriti|Vikriti (abnormalities)]]
* [[Brimhana | Brimhana (nourishing therapy)]]
+
| [[Shatkriyakala | Shatkriyakala (Six stages of disease evolution and treatment intervention)]]
* [[Rukshana | Rukshana (drying or absorbing therapy)]]  
+
|-
* [[Stambhana | Stambhana (styptic or stopping therapy)]]  
+
| [[Kha vaigunya | Kha vaigunya (defects in body systems)]]
* [[Snehana (unction therapy)]]
+
| [[Vyadhi | Vyadhi (disease)]]
* [[Swedana | Swedana (sudation or fomentation therapy)]]
+
| [[Rogamarga|Rogamarga (disease pathways)]]
* [[Upavasa|Upavasa (therapeutic fasting)]]
+
| [[Viruddha Ahara]] [[Viruddha Ahara|(incompatible food)]]
 
+
| [[Ama]]
== Concepts and Practices in Chikitsa - [[Panchakarma | Panchakarma (five therapeutic purification procedures)]]==
+
|-
* [[Panchakarma in modern lifestyle]]
+
| [[Ashayapakarsha]]
* [[Deepana |Deepana (therapy for kindling digestion)]]
+
|[[Aupasargika vyadhi|Aupasargika vyadhi (Contagious diseases)]]
* [[Pachana |Pachana (therapy for promoting digestion)]]
+
| [[Adharma]]
* [[Vamana | Vamana (therapeutic emesis)]]  
+
|
* [[Virechana | Virechana (therapeutic purgation)]]  
+
|
* [[Basti | Basti (therapeutic enema)]]
+
|-
* [[Nasya | Nasya (intra nasal administration)]]
+
|[[Pranavaha srotas]]
* [[Raktamokshana | Raktamokshana (blood letting therapy)]]  
+
|[[Udakavaha srotas]]
* [[Madhutailika Basti]]
+
|[[Annavaha srotas]]
* [[Vaitarana Basti]]
+
|[[Pramanatah Pariksha]]
* [[Piccha basti]]
+
|[[Samhanana|Samhanana Pariksha]]
* [[Matra basti]]
+
|-
* [[Yapana basti]]
+
! colspan="5" |'''Diagnosis and management of prevalent diseases'''
* [[Asthapana basti]]
+
|-
* [[Shirodhara]]
+
| [[Amavata]]
 
+
| [[Jwara | Jwara (various fevers)]]
== Concepts and Practices in gynecology, obstetrics and pediatrics (Kaumarabhritya tantra) in [[Ayurveda]] ==
+
| [[Infectious diseases]]
 
+
| [[Cancer]]
* [[Artava | Artava (ovum and menstruation)]]
+
| [[Acid peptic diseases‎‎]]
* [[Menstrual disorders]]
+
|-
* [[Garbha‎‎ | Garbha‎‎ (fetus or embryo)]]
+
| [[Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome]]
* [[Prenatal care (garbhini paricharya)]]
+
| [[Cardiac diseases]]
* [[Sutika Paricharya | Sutika Paricharya (Postnatal care)]]
+
| [[Neurological diseases]]
* [[Contraceptives‎‎]]
+
| [[Skin diseases in Integrative Medicine]]
* [[Menopausal Syndrome]]
+
| [[Psychiatric diseases‎‎]]
* [[Congenital disorders]]
+
|-
* [[Neonatal care]]
+
| [[Emergency medicine in Ayurveda]]
* [[Immunization]]
+
| [[Rheumatic diseases]]
* [[Stanya|Stanya (breast milk)]]
+
| [[Kidney diseases]]
 +
| [[Janapadodhvansa]]
 +
|[[Udavarta]]
 +
|-
 +
|[[Pakshaghata|Pakshaghata (hemiplegia)]]
 +
|
 +
|
 +
|
 +
|
 +
|-
 +
! colspan="5" |''' Concepts and Practices in [[Chikitsa]] - Major therapies (shad vidha upakrama)'''
 +
|-
 +
| [[Langhana | Langhana (reducing/depleting/fasting therapy)]]
 +
| [[Brimhana | Brimhana (nourishing therapy)]]
 +
| [[Rukshana | Rukshana (drying or absorbing therapy)]]  
 +
| [[Stambhana | Stambhana (styptic or stopping therapy)]]  
 +
| [[Snehana (unction therapy)]]
 +
|-
 +
| [[Swedana | Swedana (sudation or fomentation therapy)]]
 +
| [[Upavasa|Upavasa (therapeutic fasting)]]
 +
|
 +
|
 +
|
 +
|-
 +
! colspan="5" |''' Concepts and Practices in Chikitsa - [[Panchakarma | Panchakarma (five therapeutic purification procedures)]]'''
 +
|-
 +
|[[Panchakarma in modern lifestyle]]
 +
|[[Deepana |Deepana (therapy for kindling digestion)]]
 +
|[[Pachana |Pachana (therapy for promoting digestion)]]
 +
|
 +
|
 +
|-
 +
| [[Vamana | Vamana (therapeutic emesis)]]  
 +
| [[Virechana | Virechana (therapeutic purgation)]]  
 +
| [[Basti | Basti (therapeutic enema)]]
 +
| [[Nasya | Nasya (intra nasal administration)]]
 +
| [[Raktamokshana | Raktamokshana (blood letting therapy)]]  
 +
|-
 +
| [[Madhutailika Basti]]
 +
| [[Vaitarana Basti]]
 +
| [[Piccha basti]]
 +
| [[Matra basti]]
 +
| [[Yapana basti]]
 +
|-
 +
|[[Asthapana basti]]
 +
|[[Shirodhara]]
 +
|
 +
|
 +
|
 +
|-
 +
! colspan="5" |'''Concepts and Practices in gynecology, obstetrics and pediatrics (Kaumarabhritya tantra) in [[Ayurveda]]'''
 +
|-
 +
| [[Artava | Artava (ovum and menstruation)]]
 +
| [[Menstrual disorders]]
 +
| [[Garbha‎‎ | Garbha‎‎ (fetus or embryo)]]
 +
| [[Prenatal care (garbhini paricharya)]]
 +
| [[Sutika Paricharya | Sutika Paricharya (Postnatal care)]]
 +
|-
 +
| [[Contraceptives‎‎]]
 +
| [[Menopausal Syndrome]]
 +
| [[Congenital disorders]]
 +
| [[Neonatal care]]
 +
| [[Immunization]]
 +
|-
 +
|[[Stanya|Stanya (breast milk)]]
 +
|
 +
|
 +
|
 +
|
 +
|-
 +
|}
 +
'''Total chapters:''' '''159'''
  
 
'''[[Contents under development]]'''
 
'''[[Contents under development]]'''

Latest revision as of 09:55, 29 December 2023

Concepts and Contemporary Practices

The important concepts of Ayurveda and their contemporary practices are published in this section. If you wish to contribute, then see the links Contribute online and guidelines for writing or contact us.

Monographs/Chapters on Concepts and Contemporary Practices
Basic learning of Ayurveda
What is Ayurveda (knowledge or science of life)? What is Shastra (science)? Tantrayukti (technical tricks to understand texts) Adhyayana (Methods of study and learning) Interactive session on Contemporary Ayurveda (Based on interactive session)
Teaching methods in Ayurveda (Adhyapana vidhi)
Fundamental Concepts of Ayurveda
Prakriti (fundamental constitution) Deha Prakriti (somatic constitution) Manas Prakriti (psychological constitution)
Purusha (holistic human being) Tanmatra Avyakta
Fundamental Concepts - Panchamahabhuta (five fundamental elements)
Akasha mahabhuta (ether or space element) Vayu mahabhuta (air element) Agni mahabhuta (fire element) Jala mahabhuta (water element) Prithvi mahabhuta (earth element)
Fundamental Concepts of Ayurveda - Pramana (methods of acquiring knowledge)
Pratyaksha pramana (knowledge by direct perception) Anumana pramana (knowledge by inference) Aaptopadesha pramana (knowledge by authoritative statement) Yukti pramana (knowledge by logical application) Upamana pramana (knowledge by analogy)
Fundamental Concepts of Ayurveda - Theories and applications- Siddhanta
Kaarya Kaarana Siddhanta (cause and effect theory) Swabhavoparam vada (theory of natural destruction) Padartha Samanya Vishesha Siddhanta (Theory of similarity and dissimilarity)
Samavaya ( Inseparable relationship) Abhava(Non existence) Disha (directions) Kala (Time)
Fundamental Concepts of Ayurveda pharmacology
Dravya (matter or substance) Guna (qualities or properties) Karma (action) Rasa (taste and its pharmacology) Veerya (potency)
Vipaka (post digestive effect) Prabhava (influencial effect) Satmya (adaptability or suitability) Aushadha Sevana Kala (times of administration of medicines, chronopharmacology)
Components of Health- Sharira & Dosha
Ayu (life) Sharira (body) Srotas (Channels of transport and transformation) Marma Kala Sharira
Dosha Vata dosha Pitta dosha Kapha dosha
Components of Health- Agni
Agni Dhatvagni Bhutagni Koshtha (gut pattern) Varna
Components of Health- Dhatu (body tissues or components)
Rasa dhatu (body fluids) Rakta dhatu (blood tissue) Mamsa dhatu (muscle tissue) Meda dhatu (fats or lipid tissue elements) Asthi dhatu (osseous or bone tissue)
Majja dhatu (marrow tissue) Shukra dhatu (reproductive tissue elements) Ojas (vital essence)
Components of Health - Mala (Excretory products)
Purisha (stools) Mutra (urine) Sweda (sweat)
Components of Health -Aatma,Indriya, Manas
Aatma (soul or spirit) Indriya (sense and motor organs) Manas (Mind and mental health) Manovaha srotas
Sattva (Purity and mental strength) Rajas (Activity and indulgence) Tamas (Ignorance and illusion)
Buddhi (Intellect and intelligence) Dhriti (restraint) Smriti (memory) Prajnaparadha (intellectual errors)
Dhairya (courage) Samadhi (deep meditation)
Concepts and Practices of Preventive and Promotive Health in Chikitsa
Rasayana (rejuvenation and vitalizing therapy) Vajikarana (aphrodisiac or virility enhancing therapy) Dinacharya (daily regimen for health) Ritucharya (seasonal regimen for health) Nitya sevaniya - asevaniya Dravya (Daily consumable & non consumable foods)
Ahara vidhi (dietary guidelines) Nidra (sleep) Brahmacharya Vyayama (exercise) Dhumapana
Fundamental Concepts of Diagnosis and Management in Ayurveda (Nidana) and (Chikitsa)
Hetu (causes) Linga (symptomatology/features) Aushadha (therapeutics) Vikriti (abnormalities) Shatkriyakala (Six stages of disease evolution and treatment intervention)
Kha vaigunya (defects in body systems) Vyadhi (disease) Rogamarga (disease pathways) Viruddha Ahara (incompatible food) Ama
Ashayapakarsha Aupasargika vyadhi (Contagious diseases) Adharma
Pranavaha srotas Udakavaha srotas Annavaha srotas Pramanatah Pariksha Samhanana Pariksha
Diagnosis and management of prevalent diseases
Amavata Jwara (various fevers) Infectious diseases Cancer Acid peptic diseases‎‎
Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome Cardiac diseases Neurological diseases Skin diseases in Integrative Medicine Psychiatric diseases‎‎
Emergency medicine in Ayurveda Rheumatic diseases Kidney diseases Janapadodhvansa Udavarta
Pakshaghata (hemiplegia)
Concepts and Practices in Chikitsa - Major therapies (shad vidha upakrama)
Langhana (reducing/depleting/fasting therapy) Brimhana (nourishing therapy) Rukshana (drying or absorbing therapy) Stambhana (styptic or stopping therapy) Snehana (unction therapy)
Swedana (sudation or fomentation therapy) Upavasa (therapeutic fasting)
Concepts and Practices in Chikitsa - Panchakarma (five therapeutic purification procedures)
Panchakarma in modern lifestyle Deepana (therapy for kindling digestion) Pachana (therapy for promoting digestion)
Vamana (therapeutic emesis) Virechana (therapeutic purgation) Basti (therapeutic enema) Nasya (intra nasal administration) Raktamokshana (blood letting therapy)
Madhutailika Basti Vaitarana Basti Piccha basti Matra basti Yapana basti
Asthapana basti Shirodhara
Concepts and Practices in gynecology, obstetrics and pediatrics (Kaumarabhritya tantra) in Ayurveda
Artava (ovum and menstruation) Menstrual disorders Garbha‎‎ (fetus or embryo) Prenatal care (garbhini paricharya) Sutika Paricharya (Postnatal care)
Contraceptives‎‎ Menopausal Syndrome Congenital disorders Neonatal care Immunization
Stanya (breast milk)

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