CHIKITSA SUTRA AND MANAGEMENT OF DISEASES OF ANNAVAHA SROTAS WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS TO SHAMAN THERAPY

Dr. Satya Prakash Gauttam*

ABSTRACT

The channel system of body is known as Srotasa which transforms Dhatus and Sharirbhava. The flow of Rasadhatu and food that nourishes the body, are particularly linked to Anavahasrotasa. This Srota is mainly related to the Aharparinamkarbhav and the process of Pachan. Ayurvedic principles state that vitiation of Agni is caused by a variety of etiological reasons. This can cause a variety of illnesses, most of which are related to the Annavaha Srotas and possess pathological symptoms of Agnidushti, Grahani Roga, Amlapitta and Udararoga. The disturbances in the Annavaha Srotas mainly related with the poor dietary and life style habits. Therefore Ayurveda suggested disciplinary conduction of concept of Pathya and Apathya to prevent these ailments. Medications possessing Deepana and Pachana properties can offers relief in such types of conditions. Avipattikar Churna, Sutsekharras, Kamadudha Ras, Dashmooladyaghrita, Pippali and Haritaki, etc. are vital drugs which works efficiently in treating disorders of Annavaha Srota. This article highlights Chikitsa Sutra and management of diseases of Annavaha Srotas with special emphasis to Shaman therapy.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Chikitsa Sutra, Annavaha Srotas, Agnidushti, Shaman.