The 16th chapter of Nidanasthana of Sushruta Samhita is named as Mukha Roga Nidanam Adhyaya. This chapter deals with Diseases of the Mouth. अथातो मुखरोगाणां निदानं व्याख्यास्यामः ||१||यथोवाच भगवान् धन्वन्तरिः ||२|| We will now expound…
Janmabala Pravritta Vyadhis: Meaning, Subtypes, Examples, Prevention, Cure
Article by Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa S, B.A.M.SJanmabala Pravritta Vyadhis comprises a group of diseases which are categorized under a bigger group called Adhyatmika Vyadhis. Ref – Sushruta Sutra Sthana, Chapter…
Shamana Chikitsa: Meaning, Types, Benefits
Article by Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa S, B.A.M.SShamana is one among the two broad classifications of treatments detailed in Ayurveda, the other being Shodhana. Shamana – to pacify, subside, palliateChikitsa –…
Sneha Vyapat: Bad effects and complications of improperly…
Article by Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa S, B.A.M.SSnehana, when administered in an improper way will lead to many bad effects and complications. They are called Sneha Vyapat. When these symptoms indicating…
Dinapaki Ajirna: Definition, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Article by Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa S, B.A.M.SDinapaki Ajirna is one among the six types of Ajirna – indigestion of food – explained in Ayurveda. Dina = day, next day in…
Prakrta Ajirna : Definition, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Article by Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa S, B.A.M.SPrakrta Ajirna is one among the six types of Ajirna – indigestion of food – explained in Ayurveda.– Prakrta = natural,…
One Science or Many Sciences, What are the…
Article by Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa S, B.A.M.SShastra means science. For example, Ayurveda is also called as Ayurveda Shastra i.e. Ayurveda science. Ayurveda also means literature, book or treatise.Each branch of…
The Wall and Ball Theory: Reflecting Happiness as…
Article by Dr Manasa S, B.A.M.SRecently, I had an enriching conversation with a family member who spent years at one of India’s top institutes for neuro-mental health. We talked about health, aging, and the essence…
Medical Academics should not become a Donkey’s Burden
Article by Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa, B.A.M.SRef – Sushruta Samhita Sutra Sthana – Chapter 4 – Prabhashiniyam Adhyayam Verses 3,4 When I was a kid, I used to carry loads of…