Samanya Vishesha Theory: Difference between revisions
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[[Vishesha]] emphasis on specificity or particularity. [[Vishesha]] is used in maintaining the equilibrium of [[dosha]], body tissues ([[dhatu]]) and body wastes ([[mala]]). The treatment shall be done in six stages of pathogenesis ([[shatkriyakala]]) to stop the progression of diseases. If [[dosha]] are not stopped through alleviation, the disease may progress to an incurable stage. [[Vishesha]] is used for the alleviation of [[dosha]] at this point. [Cha.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]] 1/60-62] Also [[Vishesha]] principle is applied in emaciating therapies ([[apatarpana]]) in the cases of diseases caused by overnutrition ( | [[Vishesha]] emphasis on specificity or particularity. [[Vishesha]] is used in maintaining the equilibrium of [[dosha]], body tissues ([[dhatu]]) and body wastes ([[mala]]). The treatment shall be done in six stages of pathogenesis ([[shatkriyakala]]) to stop the progression of diseases. If [[dosha]] are not stopped through alleviation, the disease may progress to an incurable stage. [[Vishesha]] is used for the alleviation of [[dosha]] at this point. [Cha.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]] 1/60-62] Also [[Vishesha]] principle is applied in emaciating therapies ([[apatarpana]]) in the cases of diseases caused by overnutrition (santarpana) and vice versa. [Cha.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]] 23/25-26] | ||
Application of principles of samanya-vishesha in the therapeutic intervention leads to augmentation or diminution of body elements. These principles play an important role in treating diseases and preventing them from recurrence. | Application of principles of samanya-vishesha in the therapeutic intervention leads to augmentation or diminution of body elements. These principles play an important role in treating diseases and preventing them from recurrence. | ||