Assessment of Various Stages of Vatarakta in the Purview of Doshagati

Abstract

Introduction:

Ayurveda is a time tested system of medicine established on number of doctrines, called as siddhanta. It believes in the principle of triology like hetu, linga and oushadha which are in inseparable relation. The internal factors responsible for pathogenesis, dosha, traverse different paths in the body depending on the nature of etiology and extent of susceptibility. This movement or phase of dosha in the body is termed as doshagati. Doshagati is seen in both physiological and pathological state.

Materials and Methodology:

Information on doshagati is collected from classical samhita through various references. Physiological as well as pathological application of doshagati is discussed by taking vatarakta as an example.

Result:

Prospective and retrospective assessment of doshagati in various stages of vatarakta are analyzed.

Discussion and Conclusion:

In this work, vikrita doshagati is considered in vatarakta. Vatarakta, being a raktapradoshajavyadhi, has a wide clinical spectrum. It is a vatapradhana tridoshaja vyadhi with rakta being pradhana dushya. Altered food habits and lifestyle has increased the patients suffering from vatarakta. This work aims at application of basic siddhanta  from the clinical angle by taking vatarakta as the reference.