Open AccessUNDERSTANDING THE PATHOGENESIS AND PREVENTION OF BHAGANDARA IN TERMS OF SHAT KRIYAKALA - A BRIEF REVIEW
Author(s) -
Sahana S Joshi,
Shivalinagappa J Arakeri,
Mohasin Kadegaon,
Geetanjali Hiremath
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international ayurvedic medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2320-5091
DOI - 10.46607/iamj06p5042021
Subject(s) - affect (linguistics) , medicine , disease , pathogenesis , psychology , pathology , communication
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