Samprapti ghatak as dosha and vyadhi kriyakala –a review

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Samprapti (pathogenesis) is defined as the evolution of an illness. Samprapthi Ghatakas are factors that are derived from the Samprapti . To disintegrate the Samprapti we should know about each SampraptiGhatakas. According to Ayurveda, “Samprapthi Vighatanameva Chikitsa ” Samprapti Vighatana or breaking the Samprapti by proper and timely treatment is called Chikitsa or Treatment. Thus, knowing the Samprapti of disease helps in drafting the blueprint for comprehensive treatment. If the Samprapti is broken early, it doesn’t progress ahead to produce a disease in its full form, nor would complications be produced. The Ghataka (component) involved in forming Samprapti is known as Samprapti Ghataka . Thus, Samprapti Ghataka helps to plan the line of treatment. Ayurveda Samhitas don’t provide any direct reference regarding Samprapti Ghatakas . Dr. Sadashiva sharma in his Post graduate thesis (1961-62) in Jamnagar first presented Samprapti with a clinical condition along with Samprapti Ghatakas . The knowledge of Samprapti is very important because it gives a précised and comprehensive picture of the nature of the disease. The aim is to study Samprapti Ghatakas involved in the formation of disease. Keywords: Samprapti, Samprapti Ghataka , Doshavaishamya, pathogenesis INTERNATIONAL AYURVEDIC MEDICAL JOURNAL Mohamed Nazir et al