UNDERSTANDING THE PATHOGENESIS AND PREVENTION OF BHAGANDARA IN TERMS OF SHAT KRIYAKALA - A BRIEF REVIEW

Ayurveda mainly focus on identifying and treating the cause, prevention of further manifestation of disease. Kri- yakala is explained in Vrana prashneeya adhyaya of Sushruta Samhita for understanding the pathogenesis of dis- ease. Bhaga, Guda, Basti Pradesha Darana is considered as Bhagandara. The symptoms of Bhagandara affect the quality of life significantly. The disease is mentioned under Ashtamahagadas, the treatment of which is still a challenge for surgeons. Hence in this article an attempt has been made to understand the pathogenesis and preven- tion of Bhagandara in terms of Shat Kriyakala.Keywords: Shat kriyakala, Bhagandara, Ashtamahagada