AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE OF VATAVYADHI AND THEIR SAMANYA CHIKITSA: A REVIEW

Ayurveda is a way of life that promotes wellness through good health and living well in all manner. Dhatukshayajanya Vatavyadhi is created from eating the wrong foods in combination with excessive exercise. Margavrodhajanya Vatavyadhi forms as a result of an increase in the amount of Ama. Dhatukshayajanya Vatavyadhi is caused by the accumulation of Vata Dosha within the tissues and will result in a Vatavyadhi. Obstructing Strotas will prevent the body organ from functioning and will therefore cause Vatavyadhi. It is important to understand the relationship between the Avastha and Samprapti when diagnosing and treating a Vatavyadhi. The Avastha of the Dosha will affect the manner in which physician treat the particular type of Vatavyadhi based on its stage. This article describes Ayurvedic perspective of Vatavyadhi and their management through Samanya Chikitsa.