Chikitsa-Ayurvedic Treament
Types of Treatment ·
Dwividh Chikitsa (Two Types Of Treatment)
· Triwidh Chikitsa (Three Types Of Treatment)
· Chaturwidh Chikitsa (Four Types Of Treatment)
· Panchwidh Chikitsa (Five Types Of Treatment)
· Shadwidh Chikitsa (Six Types Of Treatment)
· Saptwidh Chikitsa (Seven Types Of Treatment)
· Daswidh Chikitsa (Ten Types Of Treatment)
Types of treatment in shalya tantra (surgery)
Dwividh Chikitsa (Two Types Of Treatment) FIRST CATEGORY
1. Sheet upchaar (cold treatment)
2. Ushan upchaar (hot treatment)
This treatment is done according to the cause of the disease; if the disease is caused by cold then it is treated by hot treatment and vice versa
SECOND CATEGORY
· Santarpan chikitsa (increasing the strength and weight)
· Aptarpan chikitsa (decreasing the strength and weight)
Weak patient is given Santarpan (increasing the strength and weight)treatment so as to cover his malnutrition. A heavy and a fat patient is given aptarpan (decreasing the strength and weight) treatment so as to reduce his over and extra nourished body
Third category
1. shodhan (cleaning the body of abnormalities especially the doshas)
2. Shaman (suppressing the abnormalities at that place only)
When the patient is strong then he is given shodhan treatment other wise he is given shaman treatment.
Fourth category
1. Dravya bhoot chikitsa (materialistic treatment)
2. Adavya bhoot chikitsa (non-materialistic treatment)
This treatment depends upon the situation of the patient. If the patient requires medicines then he is given so and this comes under Dravya bhoot chikitsa (materialistic treatment) otherwise he will be given diet modification which is included in Adravya bhoot chikitsa (non-materialistic treatment).
Triwidh Chikitsa (Three Types Of Treatment) first category
1. Devvyaprashay chikitsa
2. Yuktivyaprashaya chikitsa
3. Satvavajya chikitsa
In Devvyaprashay chikitsa there is more of a psychological treatment like casting of mantra (holy hymns), wearing of stones and gems and going to holy places are included in this treatment. When the patient’s abnormal condition is taken into consideration and then he is given medicine is known as Yuktivyaprashaya chikitsa. In Satvavajya chikitsa one draws his attention away from the factors that cause him problems
SECOND CATEGORY
1. Antah- parimarjan
2. Bahir-parimarjan
3. Shastra-parimarjan
Antah-parimarjan means the internal administration of the medicine. The treatment that is given in out of their body like local application etc is known as Bahir-parimarjan. A surgical aspect involvement in treating of a disease or wound comes under Shastra-parimarjan
THIRD CATEGORY
1. Langhan
2. Langhan pachan
3. Doshavesechan (sanshodhan)
In the langhan the doshas are in the least amount and the patient is also weak. In this he is jatahragni (digestive enzymes) ad vayu is increased so the disease or the abnormality gets settled at its place only. In the langhan pachan after performing the langhan certain medicines are give so as the doshas gets digested. When the doshas are vitiated in excess then he is done Doshavesechan (sanshodhan)
Chaturwidh Chikitsa (Four Types Of Treatment) It includes four parts. These are
o Sanshodhan chikitsa
o Snashman chikitsa
o Aahar chikitsa
o Aachar chikitsa
In sanshodhan the vitiated doshas are expelled out of the body. It is performed in patient who has strength to bear this treatment. In sanshman the aggravated doshas are being suppressed at its place and is usually done in patient who has low strength and are soft. Aachar chikitsa is basically a psychological treatment in which the patient is treated by making him indulge in social and religious activities. The last one is aahar chikitsa that refers to maintaining his diet according to the doshas he is being suffering from.
Panchwidh Chikitsa (Five Types Of Treatment) In this category there are five types of treatment very commonly known as panchkarma. These are:
1. Vaman
2. Virechan
3. Nasya
4. Niruh vasti
5. Anuvasan vasti
Basically all these things are included in sanshodanam as these are the measures by which doshas are is eliminated through body. Vaman means eradication of aggravated doshas through mouth by use of emetics. Virechan is the eradication of doshas through anal region by use of purgative. Nasya is eradication of mucous from respiratory tracts and sinuses. Anuvasan vasti and niruh vasti are basically helpful in strengthening intestines and eradicating the doshas from the intestines respectively. Some times another procedure is also included in it that is known as Raktmokshan chikitsa. Raktmokshana is a procedure in which there is letting of impure blood from the body.
Shadwidh Chikitsa (Six Types Of Treatment) It includes
1. Langhan chikitsa
2. Brihan chikitsa
3. Rukshan chikitsa
4. Snehan chikitsa
5. Swedan chikitsa
6. Stanbhan chikitsa
That treatment that creates feeling of lightness in body is known as langhan treatment. The treatment that increases the size of the body is known as brihan chikitsa. The treatment that dries the body is known as rukshan chikitsa. Then we lubricate body with oils and ghee it is called snehan chikitsa. The treatment which involves sudation is known as swedan chikitsa. Stambhan treatment involves stopping the movement of vitiated doshas.
Saptwidh Chikitsa (Seven Types Of Treatment) These include:
1. Pachan
2. Deepan
3. Shudha (hunger)
4. Trisha (thirsty)
5. Vyayam (excercise)
6. Dhupsewan
7. Vayusewan
Pachan treatment is done to digest the aam doshas(a kind of toxin that originates in the body). Enlightening the jatheragni commonly known as digestive fire (appetite) is known as deepan. Keeping one self hungry is known as shudha. Keeping onself thirsty or drinking small amount of water is known as trisha. Indulgence in physical activities is known as vyayam or exercise. Dhupsewan is a kind of exposing one self to sun light. Vayusewan involves exposing our body to fresh and pure environment.
Daswidh Chikitsa (Ten Types Of Treatment) These include:
1. Vaman
2. Virechan
3. Niruh vasti
4. Nasya
5. Pachan
6. Upwas
7. Pipasa
8. Vyayam
9. Dhupsewan
10. Vayusewan
Vaman means eradication of aggravated doshas through mouth by use of emetics. Virechan is the eradication of doshas through anal region by use of purgative. Niruh vasti are basically helpful in strengthening and eradicating the doshas from the intestines. Pachan treatment is done to digest the aam dosha (a kind of toxin that originates in the body). Keeping one self hungry is known as upwas. Keeping one self thirsty or drinking small amount of water is known as pipasa. Indulgence in physical activities is known as vyayam or exercise. Dhupsewan is a kind of exposing one self to sun light. Vayusewan involves exposing our body to fresh and pure environment.
Types of treatment in shalya tantra (surgery) 1. Chedan (excision)- it is the surgical removal of any part or tissue of the body
2. Bhedan (incision)- a surgical procedure which involves cutting of or into a body aprt or a tissue
3. Lekhan (scraping)- it means scratching of a body part or a wound
4. Vedhan (puncturing) - it means piercing a hole in the body or a part or a tissue.
5. Eshan (probing) - it is the physical examinationdone to detect the tract of a sinus with a help of a probe.
6. Aaharan (extraction)- it is the removal of the foreign body from the body
7. Visravan (drainage) – removal of accumulated fluid or blood out of the body.
8. Seewan (stitching)- joining the two parts of the skin separated by any injury or by any other way
Dwividh Chikitsa (Two Types Of Treatment)
· Triwidh Chikitsa (Three Types Of Treatment)
· Chaturwidh Chikitsa (Four Types Of Treatment)
· Panchwidh Chikitsa (Five Types Of Treatment)
· Shadwidh Chikitsa (Six Types Of Treatment)
· Saptwidh Chikitsa (Seven Types Of Treatment)
· Daswidh Chikitsa (Ten Types Of Treatment)
Types of treatment in shalya tantra (surgery)
Dwividh Chikitsa (Two Types Of Treatment) FIRST CATEGORY
1. Sheet upchaar (cold treatment)
2. Ushan upchaar (hot treatment)
This treatment is done according to the cause of the disease; if the disease is caused by cold then it is treated by hot treatment and vice versa
SECOND CATEGORY
· Santarpan chikitsa (increasing the strength and weight)
· Aptarpan chikitsa (decreasing the strength and weight)
Weak patient is given Santarpan (increasing the strength and weight)treatment so as to cover his malnutrition. A heavy and a fat patient is given aptarpan (decreasing the strength and weight) treatment so as to reduce his over and extra nourished body
Third category
1. shodhan (cleaning the body of abnormalities especially the doshas)
2. Shaman (suppressing the abnormalities at that place only)
When the patient is strong then he is given shodhan treatment other wise he is given shaman treatment.
Fourth category
1. Dravya bhoot chikitsa (materialistic treatment)
2. Adavya bhoot chikitsa (non-materialistic treatment)
This treatment depends upon the situation of the patient. If the patient requires medicines then he is given so and this comes under Dravya bhoot chikitsa (materialistic treatment) otherwise he will be given diet modification which is included in Adravya bhoot chikitsa (non-materialistic treatment).
Triwidh Chikitsa (Three Types Of Treatment) first category
1. Devvyaprashay chikitsa
2. Yuktivyaprashaya chikitsa
3. Satvavajya chikitsa
In Devvyaprashay chikitsa there is more of a psychological treatment like casting of mantra (holy hymns), wearing of stones and gems and going to holy places are included in this treatment. When the patient’s abnormal condition is taken into consideration and then he is given medicine is known as Yuktivyaprashaya chikitsa. In Satvavajya chikitsa one draws his attention away from the factors that cause him problems
SECOND CATEGORY
1. Antah- parimarjan
2. Bahir-parimarjan
3. Shastra-parimarjan
Antah-parimarjan means the internal administration of the medicine. The treatment that is given in out of their body like local application etc is known as Bahir-parimarjan. A surgical aspect involvement in treating of a disease or wound comes under Shastra-parimarjan
THIRD CATEGORY
1. Langhan
2. Langhan pachan
3. Doshavesechan (sanshodhan)
In the langhan the doshas are in the least amount and the patient is also weak. In this he is jatahragni (digestive enzymes) ad vayu is increased so the disease or the abnormality gets settled at its place only. In the langhan pachan after performing the langhan certain medicines are give so as the doshas gets digested. When the doshas are vitiated in excess then he is done Doshavesechan (sanshodhan)
Chaturwidh Chikitsa (Four Types Of Treatment) It includes four parts. These are
o Sanshodhan chikitsa
o Snashman chikitsa
o Aahar chikitsa
o Aachar chikitsa
In sanshodhan the vitiated doshas are expelled out of the body. It is performed in patient who has strength to bear this treatment. In sanshman the aggravated doshas are being suppressed at its place and is usually done in patient who has low strength and are soft. Aachar chikitsa is basically a psychological treatment in which the patient is treated by making him indulge in social and religious activities. The last one is aahar chikitsa that refers to maintaining his diet according to the doshas he is being suffering from.
Panchwidh Chikitsa (Five Types Of Treatment) In this category there are five types of treatment very commonly known as panchkarma. These are:
1. Vaman
2. Virechan
3. Nasya
4. Niruh vasti
5. Anuvasan vasti
Basically all these things are included in sanshodanam as these are the measures by which doshas are is eliminated through body. Vaman means eradication of aggravated doshas through mouth by use of emetics. Virechan is the eradication of doshas through anal region by use of purgative. Nasya is eradication of mucous from respiratory tracts and sinuses. Anuvasan vasti and niruh vasti are basically helpful in strengthening intestines and eradicating the doshas from the intestines respectively. Some times another procedure is also included in it that is known as Raktmokshan chikitsa. Raktmokshana is a procedure in which there is letting of impure blood from the body.
Shadwidh Chikitsa (Six Types Of Treatment) It includes
1. Langhan chikitsa
2. Brihan chikitsa
3. Rukshan chikitsa
4. Snehan chikitsa
5. Swedan chikitsa
6. Stanbhan chikitsa
That treatment that creates feeling of lightness in body is known as langhan treatment. The treatment that increases the size of the body is known as brihan chikitsa. The treatment that dries the body is known as rukshan chikitsa. Then we lubricate body with oils and ghee it is called snehan chikitsa. The treatment which involves sudation is known as swedan chikitsa. Stambhan treatment involves stopping the movement of vitiated doshas.
Saptwidh Chikitsa (Seven Types Of Treatment) These include:
1. Pachan
2. Deepan
3. Shudha (hunger)
4. Trisha (thirsty)
5. Vyayam (excercise)
6. Dhupsewan
7. Vayusewan
Pachan treatment is done to digest the aam doshas(a kind of toxin that originates in the body). Enlightening the jatheragni commonly known as digestive fire (appetite) is known as deepan. Keeping one self hungry is known as shudha. Keeping onself thirsty or drinking small amount of water is known as trisha. Indulgence in physical activities is known as vyayam or exercise. Dhupsewan is a kind of exposing one self to sun light. Vayusewan involves exposing our body to fresh and pure environment.
Daswidh Chikitsa (Ten Types Of Treatment) These include:
1. Vaman
2. Virechan
3. Niruh vasti
4. Nasya
5. Pachan
6. Upwas
7. Pipasa
8. Vyayam
9. Dhupsewan
10. Vayusewan
Vaman means eradication of aggravated doshas through mouth by use of emetics. Virechan is the eradication of doshas through anal region by use of purgative. Niruh vasti are basically helpful in strengthening and eradicating the doshas from the intestines. Pachan treatment is done to digest the aam dosha (a kind of toxin that originates in the body). Keeping one self hungry is known as upwas. Keeping one self thirsty or drinking small amount of water is known as pipasa. Indulgence in physical activities is known as vyayam or exercise. Dhupsewan is a kind of exposing one self to sun light. Vayusewan involves exposing our body to fresh and pure environment.
Types of treatment in shalya tantra (surgery) 1. Chedan (excision)- it is the surgical removal of any part or tissue of the body
2. Bhedan (incision)- a surgical procedure which involves cutting of or into a body aprt or a tissue
3. Lekhan (scraping)- it means scratching of a body part or a wound
4. Vedhan (puncturing) - it means piercing a hole in the body or a part or a tissue.
5. Eshan (probing) - it is the physical examinationdone to detect the tract of a sinus with a help of a probe.
6. Aaharan (extraction)- it is the removal of the foreign body from the body
7. Visravan (drainage) – removal of accumulated fluid or blood out of the body.
8. Seewan (stitching)- joining the two parts of the skin separated by any injury or by any other way
