A review on importance of upasthita doshatva in shodhana karma

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Journal name: International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Original article title: A review on importance of upasthita doshatva in shodhana karma
The International Ayurvedic Medical Journal (IAMJ) is a peer-reviewed scientific publication dedicated to Ayurveda. It aims to integrate Ayurvedic concepts with modern scientific understanding, offering a comprehensive source of validated knowledge for both the modern Ayurvedic community and the broader medical fraternity.

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Gaikwad Pranesh Prakash
Chaudhari Kalpesh Sadanand
Pachkawade Ganesh Bhikaji
Sonawane Nirmala


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Year: 2018

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In Ayurveda, Tridoshas are responsible for both health and diseases in equilibrium and inequilibrium states respectively. During the pathogenesis of a disease the Doshas will undergo many Avasthas (stages). One such important Avastha to be remembered and noticed during clinical practise is Upasthita Dosha Avastha. If a physician possess sound knowledge regarding Upasthita Dosha Avastha, he can draw proper treatment plan especially Shodhana Karma (purificatory measures) for patients to relieve the disease as well as to reduce recurrence / relapsing of diseases. This article is made to highlight the importance of Upasthita Dosha in Shodhana Chikitsa. Keywords: Tridosha, Upasthita Dosha, Shodhana Karma INTRODUCTION The fundamental principle of Ayurveda is based on Dosha-Dhatu and Mala

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