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Charak Samhita - 120 Chapters (Adhyaya)

Complete Index of Chapters Organized by Eight Sections (Sthana)

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I

Section on Fundamental Principles

Basic principles of Ayurveda, daily regimen, seasonal regimen, and fundamental therapies

1. Longevity (Deerghanjiviteeya Adhyaya)
2. Dehusked Seeds of Apamarga (Apamarga Tanduliya Adhyaya)
3. Aragvadha (Cassia) and Other Medicines (Aragvadhiya Adhyaya)
4. Resources of Six Hundred Evacuatives (Shadvirechanashatashritiya Adhyaya)
5. Proper Quantity of Food (Matrashiteeya Adhyaya)
6. Seasonal Regimen (Tasyashiteeya Adhyaya)
7. Natural Urges (Naveganadharaniya Adhyaya)
8. Disciplinary Protocol for Sense Organs (Indriyopakramaniya Adhyaya)
9. Four Fundamental Components of Healthcare (Khuddakachatushpada Adhyaya)
10. Four Important Components of Therapeutics (Mahachatushpada Adhyaya)
11. Three Desires of Life (Tistraishaniya Adhyaya)
12. Merits and Demerits of Vata (Vatakalakaliya Adhyaya)
13. Oleation Therapies (Sneha Adhyaya)
14. Sudation Therapies (Sweda Adhyaya)
15. Hospital Management Guidelines (Upakalpaniya Adhyaya)
16. Assessment in Panchakarma (Chikitsaprabhritiya Adhyaya)
17. Diseases of Vital Organs (Kiyanta Shiraseeya Adhyaya)
18. Three Types of Swellings (Trishothiya Adhyaya)
19. Numerical Classification of Diseases (Ashtodariya Adhyaya)
20. Dosha Specific Classification (Maharoga Adhyaya)
21. Eight Undesirable Constitutions (Ashtauninditiya Adhyaya)
22. Reduction and Nourishing Therapies (Langhanabrimhaniya Adhyaya)
23. Over-nutrition and Under-nutrition (Santarpaniya Adhyaya)
24. Characteristics of Shonita (Blood) (Vidhishonitiya Adhyaya)
25. Origin of Human Beings (Yajjah Purushiya Adhyaya)
26. Pharmacological Principles (Atreyabhadrakapyiya Adhyaya)
27. Classification of Food and Beverages (Annapanavidhi Adhyaya)
28. Sequential Effects of Food (Vividhashitapitiya Adhyaya)
29. Ten Seats of Life Forces (Dashapranayataneeya Adhyaya)
30. Ten Great Vessels from Heart (Arthedashmahamooliya Adhyaya)

II

Section on Diagnostic Principles

Etiology, pathogenesis, and diagnosis of major diseases

1. Diagnosis of Jwara (Fever) (Jwara Nidana Adhyaya)
2. Diagnosis of Bleeding Disorders (Raktapitta Nidana Adhyaya)
3. Diagnosis of Abdominal Lumps (Gulma Nidana Adhyaya)
4. Diagnosis of Urinary Disorders (Prameha Nidana Adhyaya)
5. Diagnosis of Skin Diseases (Kushtha Nidana Adhyaya)
6. Diagnosis of Wasting Disease (Shosha Nidana Adhyaya)
7. Diagnosis of Psychosis (Unmada Nidana Adhyaya)
8. Diagnosis of Seizure Disorders (Apasmara Nidana Adhyaya)

III

Section on Specific Medical Principles

Detailed knowledge of diseases, channels, and examination methods

1. Taste-based Factors (Rasa Vimana Adhyaya)
2. Three Parts of Abdomen (Trividhakukshiya Vimana Adhyaya)
3. Destruction of Communities (Janapadodhvansaniya Vimana Adhyaya)
4. Three Methods of Disease Knowledge (Trividha Roga Vishesha Vijnaniya Vimana Adhyaya)
5. Channels of Transport (Sroto Vimana Adhyaya)
6. Classification of Diseases (Roganika Vimana Adhyaya)
7. Types of Patients (Vyadhita Rupiya Vimana Adhyaya)
8. Conquering Debate and Disease (Rogabhishagjitiya Vimana Adhyaya)

IV

Section on Human Being and Genesis

Embryology, anatomy, and physiology of human beings

1. Holistic Human Being (Katidhapurusha Sharira Adhyaya)
2. Different Clans (Atulyagotriya Sharira Adhyaya)
3. Factors for Embryogenesis (Khuddika Garbhavakranti Sharira Adhyaya)
4. Embryonic Development (Mahatigarbhavakranti Sharira Adhyaya)
5. Detailed Study of Human Being (Purusha Vichaya Sharira Adhyaya)
6. Analytical Study of Body (Sharira Vichaya Sharira Adhyaya)
7. Numerological Account (Sharira Sankhya Sharira Adhyaya)
8. Obstetrics and Neonatal Care (Jatisutriya Sharira Adhyaya)

V

Section on Sensorial Prognosis

Prognosis based on signs and symptoms from sense organs

1. Fatal Signs in Complexion and Voice (Varnasvariyam Indriyam Adhyaya)
2. Fatal Signs of Tactile and Olfactory Perception (Pushpitakam Indriyam Adhyaya)
3. Palpable Signs of Death (Parimarshaneeyam Indriyam Adhyaya)
4. Fatal Signs in Sense Organs (Indriyaneekam Indriyam Adhyaya)
5. Prognosis by Prodromal Symptoms (Purvarupeeyam Indriyam Adhyaya)
6. Specific Fatal Clinical Features (Katamanisharireeyam Indriyam Adhyaya)
7. Changes in Shadows and Complexion (Pannarupiyam Indriyam Adhyaya)
8. Inverted Shadow of Dying Person (Avakshiraseeyam Indriyam Adhyaya)
9. Palliative Care Signs (Yasyashyavanimittiyam Indriyam Adhyaya)
10. Signs of Instant Death (Sadyomaraneeyam Indriyam Adhyaya)
11. Diminution of Agni (Anujyotiyam Indriyam Adhyaya)
12. Characteristics of Messenger (Gomayachurniyam Indriyam Adhyaya)

VI

Section on Therapeutic Principles

Management and treatment of various diseases

1. Rejuvenation Therapy (Rasayana Adhyaya)
2. Aphrodisiac Therapy (Vajikarana Adhyaya)
3. Management of Jwara (Fever) (Jwara Chikitsa Adhyaya)
4. Management of Bleeding Disorders (Raktapitta Chikitsa Adhyaya)
5. Management of Gulma (Gulma Chikitsa Adhyaya)
6. Management of Urinary Disorders (Prameha Chikitsa Adhyaya)
7. Management of Skin Diseases (Kushtha Chikitsa Adhyaya)
8. Management of Wasting Diseases (Rajayakshma Chikitsa Adhyaya)
9. Management of Psychosis (Unmada Chikitsa Adhyaya)
10. Management of Seizure Disorders (Apasmara Chikitsa Adhyaya)
11. Management of Emaciation due to Trauma (Kshatakshina Chikitsa Adhyaya)
12. Management of Swellings (Shvayathu Chikitsa Adhyaya)
13. Management of Abdominal Enlargement (Udara Chikitsa Adhyaya)
14. Management of Hemorrhoids (Arsha Chikitsa Adhyaya)
15. Management of Digestive Diseases (Grahani Chikitsa Adhyaya)
16. Management of Anemia (Pandu Chikitsa Adhyaya)
17. Management of Hiccups and Dyspnea (Hikka Shwasa Chikitsa Adhyaya)
18. Management of Cough (Kasa Chikitsa Adhyaya)
19. Management of Diarrhea (Atisara Chikitsa Adhyaya)
20. Management of Vomiting (Chhardi Chikitsa Adhyaya)
21. Management of Acute Spreading Erysipelas (Visarpa Chikitsa Adhyaya)
22. Management of Morbid Thirst (Trishna Chikitsa Adhyaya)
23. Management of Poisoning (Visha Chikitsa Adhyaya)
24. Management of Intoxication (Madatyaya Chikitsa Adhyaya)
25. Management of Ulcers (Dwivraniya Chikitsa Adhyaya)
26. Management of Three Vital Organs (Trimarmiya Chikitsa Adhyaya)
27. Management of Thigh and Hip Diseases (Urustambha Chikitsa Adhyaya)
28. Management of Vata Diseases (Vatavyadhi Chikitsa Adhyaya)
29. Management of Vata and Rakta Diseases (Vatarakta Chikitsa Adhyaya)
30. Management of Genital Tract Disorders (Yonivyapat Chikitsa Adhyaya)

VII

Section on Pharmaceutical Preparations

Formulation and preparation of medicinal compounds

1. Preparations of Madanaphala (Madana Kalpa Adhyaya)
2. Preparations of Jimutaka (Jimutaka Kalpa Adhyaya)
3. Preparations of Ikshvaku (Ikshvaku Kalpa Adhyaya)
4. Preparations of Dhamargava (Dhamargava Kalpa Adhyaya)
5. Preparations of Vatsaka (Vatsaka Kalpa Adhyaya)
6. Preparations of Kritavedhana (Kritavedhana Kalpa Adhyaya)
7. Preparations of Shyama Trivrita (Shyamatrivrita Kalpa Adhyaya)
8. Preparations of Chaturangula (Chaturangula Kalpa Adhyaya)
9. Preparations of Tilvaka (Tilvaka Kalpa Adhyaya)
10. Preparations of Sudha (Sudha Kalpa Adhyaya)
11. Preparations of Saptala and Shankhini (Saptalashankhini Kalpa Adhyaya)
12. Preparations of Danti and Dravanti (Dantidravanti Kalpa Adhyaya)

VIII

Section on Therapeutic Procedures

Administration of purification therapies and Panchakarma

1. Standard Administration of Purification (Kalpana Siddhi Adhyaya)
2. Successful Panchakarma Administration (Panchakarmiya Siddhi Adhyaya)
3. Standard Practices of Basti (Bastisutriyam Siddhi Adhyaya)
4. Complications of Unctuous Enema (Snehavyapat Siddhi Adhyaya)
5. Complications of Enema Nozzle (Netrabastivyapat Siddhi Adhyaya)
6. Complications of Emesis and Purgation (Vamana Virechana Vyapat Siddhi Adhyaya)
7. Complications of Therapeutic Enema (Bastivyapat Siddhi Adhyaya)
8. Standardized Enema Formulations (Prasrita Yogiyam Siddhi Adhyaya)
9. Management of Three Vital Organs (Trimarmiya Siddhi Adhyaya)
10. Successful Enema Administration (Basti Siddhi Adhyaya)
11. Utility of Medicinal Fruits (Phalamatra Siddhi Adhyaya)
12. Best Effective Therapeutic Enema (Uttar Basti Siddhi Adhyaya)

Total Chapters: 120 | Sections: 8

This index provides links to all chapters of Charak Samhita, the foundational text of Ayurveda. Each section (Sthana) covers specific aspects of Ayurvedic knowledge and practice.

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