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|data7 = [[Rasayana]], [[Vajikarana]], [[Jwara Chikitsa]], [[Raktapitta Chikitsa]], [[Gulma Chikitsa]], [[Prameha Chikitsa]], [[Kushtha Chikitsa]], [[Rajayakshma Chikitsa]], [[Unmada Chikitsa]], [[Apasmara Chikitsa]], [[Kshatakshina Chikitsa]], [[Shvayathu Chikitsa]], [[Udara Chikitsa]], [[Arsha Chikitsa]], [[Grahani Chikitsa]], [[Pandu Chikitsa]], [[Hikka Shwasa Chikitsa]], [[Kasa Chikitsa]], [[Atisara Chikitsa]], [[Chhardi Chikitsa]], [[Visarpa Chikitsa]], [[Trishna Chikitsa]], [[Visha Chikitsa]], [[Madatyaya Chikitsa]], [[Dwivraniya Chikitsa]], [[Trimarmiya Chikitsa]] , [[Urustambha Chikitsa]], [[Vatavyadhi Chikitsa]],[[Vatarakta Chikitsa]], [[Yonivyapat Chikitsa]] }}

|data7 = [[Rasayana]], [[Vajikarana]], [[Jwara Chikitsa]], [[Raktapitta Chikitsa]], [[Gulma Chikitsa]], [[Prameha Chikitsa]], [[Kushtha Chikitsa]], [[Rajayakshma Chikitsa]], [[Unmada Chikitsa]], [[Apasmara Chikitsa]], [[Kshatakshina Chikitsa]], [[Shvayathu Chikitsa]], [[Udara Chikitsa]], [[Arsha Chikitsa]], [[Grahani Chikitsa]], [[Pandu Chikitsa]], [[Hikka Shwasa Chikitsa]], [[Kasa Chikitsa]], [[Atisara Chikitsa]], [[Chhardi Chikitsa]], [[Visarpa Chikitsa]], [[Trishna Chikitsa]], [[Visha Chikitsa]], [[Madatyaya Chikitsa]], [[Dwivraniya Chikitsa]], [[Trimarmiya Chikitsa]] , [[Urustambha Chikitsa]], [[Vatavyadhi Chikitsa]],[[Vatarakta Chikitsa]], [[Yonivyapat Chikitsa]] }}

<div style="text-align:justify;">''Chikitsa'' in Sanskrit means treatment and this section is about therapeutics in Ayurveda. Since the objective of Ayurveda is the prevention and treatment of disease, the first two chapters viz. [[Rasayana]] and [[Vajikarana]] deal with the preservation and promotion of physical, mental, and sexual health of a healthy person and the remaining chapters deal with therapeutics for the cure of diseases.

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The term ''Chikitsa'' means treatment or therapy. <ref> Available from http://spokensanskrit.org/index.php?tran_input=cikitsA&direct=se&script=hk&link=yes&mode=3</ref> This section deals with therapeutics in Ayurveda. This is the most important section focusing on objective of Ayurveda for prevention, preservation of health and treatment of diseases.

 

It is important to note here that though [[Chikitsa Sthana]] relates with therapeutics, each chapter provides a brief etio-pathogenesis along with symptomatology, prognosis and classification of the disease before delving into its detailed treatment. In therapeutic chapters a general pattern is adopted to describe the management: The first principle of treatment (''chikitsa sutra'') of that particular disease is given in terms of ''langhana'' or ''brimhana, snehana'' or ''rukshana, svedana'' or ''stambhana'' and concerned measures of ''shodhana'' followed by their judicious use in particular state and stage of the disease. It is followed by description of single or compound preparations along with their constituents, method of preparation and indications. The drugs are mentioned in the form of fresh juice and paste, powder, tablet, decoctions, ''avaleha'' (jam), ''asava'' (fermented preparations mainly from juices), ''arishta'' (fermented preparations mainly from decoctions), medicated ghee and oil etc.

Though [[Chikitsa Sthana]] relates with therapeutics, each chapter provides a etio-pathogenesis along with symptomatology, prognosis and classification of the disease before delving into its detailed treatment. In therapeutic chapters a general pattern is adopted to describe the management: The first principle of treatment (''chikitsa sutra'') of that particular disease is given in terms of ''langhana'' or ''brimhana, snehana'' or ''rukshana, svedana'' or ''stambhana'' and concerned measures of ''shodhana'' followed by their judicious use in particular state and stage of the disease. It is followed by description of single or compound preparations along with their constituents, method of preparation and indications. The drugs are mentioned in the form of fresh juice and paste, powder, tablet, decoctions, ''avaleha'' (jam), ''asava'' (fermented preparations mainly from juices), ''arishta'' (fermented preparations mainly from decoctions), medicated ghee and oil etc.

 

 

 

Eight groups of major diseases were described in [[Nidana Sthana]], each representing one specific clinical feature from diagnostic point of view. Management of those eight diseases is explained in detail from the third to the tenth chapter.  

Eight groups of major diseases were described in [[Nidana Sthana]], each representing one specific clinical feature from diagnostic point of view. Management of those eight diseases is explained in detail from the third to the tenth chapter.  

Thus, there are thirty chapters in [[Chikitsa Sthana]]:

Thus, there are thirty chapters in [[Chikitsa Sthana]]:

   

   

The first chapter is on [[Rasayana]] (rejuvenation therapy) , further divided into four sections (or sub-chapters). The chapter describes a number of drugs and preparations by means of which one can prevent and retard aging and live a longer, happier life. [[Rasayana]] drugs promote physical and mental health and provide general immunity to prevent diseases as well as strength to the tissues to be able to fight diseases effectively.  

The first chapter is on [[Rasayana]] (rejuvenation therapy) , further divided into four sections (or sub-chapters). The chapter describes a number of medicine preparations by means of which one can prevent and retard aging and live a longer, happier life. [[Rasayana]] measures promote physical and mental health and provide general immunity to prevent diseases as well as strength to the tissues to be able to fight diseases effectively. Thus this chapter highlights principles of geriatrics and old age care as well as prevention of ageing process.  

The second chapter, on [[Vajikarana]], also comprises of four sub-chapters and deals with enhancing sexual health in healthy persons, consequently leading to healthy progeny.  

The second chapter, on [[Vajikarana]], also comprises of four sub-chapters and deals with enhancing sexual health in healthy persons, consequently leading to healthy progeny. The chapter reveals principles of aphrodisiac medicines.  

The management of ''jwara'' (fever) associated diseases are described in the 3rd chapter, [[Jwara Chikitsa]]. It includes therapeutic measures for acute and chronic fever, continuous, intermittent, malarial and seasonal fevers, mild, moderate and severe fevers, fever with or without ''ama'', fevers occurring from one, two or three combination of ''dosha'', fever occurring in ''dhatu'' and so on. All the aspects affecting treatment and prognosis of various types of fever are also described.  

The management of ''jwara'' (fever) associated diseases are described in the 3rd chapter, [[Jwara Chikitsa]]. It includes therapeutic measures for acute and chronic fever, continuous, intermittent, malarial and seasonal fevers, mild, moderate and severe fevers, fever with or without ''ama'', fevers occurring from one, two or three combination of ''dosha'', fever occurring in ''dhatu'' and so on. All the aspects affecting treatment and prognosis of various types of fever are also described. This chapter describes principles related with thermo-regulatory mechanisms in the body.  

The fourth chapter deals with the management of bleeding disorders under the heading of [[Raktapitta Chikitsa]], which is of two types i.e. bleeding from the upper and lower channels.  

The fourth chapter deals with the management of bleeding disorders under the heading of [[Raktapitta Chikitsa]], which is of two types i.e. bleeding from the upper and lower channels. Principles of blood tissue and its disorders are referred in this chapter. 

The fifth chapter,[[Gulma Chikitsa]] describes protuberance of abdomen under two headings, local and generalized. Local enlargement of belly is ''gulma'' and is of five types which includes simple gas phantom to new growth and their treatment.  

The fifth chapter,[[Gulma Chikitsa]] describes protuberance of abdomen under two headings, local and generalized. Local lump like enlargement in abdominal cavity is termed as ''gulma'' and is of five types which includes simple gas phantom to new growth and their treatment. Principles of treatment of swellings in abdomen

    

    

Urinary diseases are described according to the presenting symptoms of excessive urine or scanty urine with difficulty/pain. Sixth chapter deals with the treatment of urinary problems with presenting sign of excessive urine under the heading of [[Prameha Chikitsa]] which is of twenty types and includes ''madhumeha'' (diabetes mellitus).  

Urinary diseases are described according to the presenting symptoms of excessive urine or scanty urine with difficulty/pain. Sixth chapter deals with the treatment of urinary problems with presenting sign of excessive urine under the heading of [[Prameha Chikitsa]] which is of twenty types and includes ''madhumeha'' (diabetes mellitus).  

The management of eighteen types of ''kushtha'' (skin diseases including leprosy) is described in the 7th chapter ([[Kushtha Chikitsa]]). Chronic non-purulent bacterial, fungal and allergic skin disorders are described under this heading. These disorders are further divided into two groups viz. 11 types of ''kshudra kushtha'' (minor skin diseases) and 7 types of ''mahakushtha'' (major skin disorders).

The management of eighteen types of ''kushtha'' (skin diseases including leprosy) is described in the 7th chapter [[Kushtha Chikitsa]]. Chronic non-purulent bacterial, fungal and allergic skin disorders are described under this heading. These disorders are further divided into two groups viz. 11 types of ''kshudra kushtha'' (minor skin diseases) and 7 types of ''mahakushtha'' (major skin disorders).

''Rajayakshma'' (Tuberculosis) has been a problem since time immemorial and according to its etio-pathogenesis it is classified into four types and its detailed treatment is described in the 8th chapter.

''Rajayakshma'' (Tuberculosis) has been a problem since time immemorial and according to its etio-pathogenesis it is classified into four types and its detailed treatment is described in the 8th chapter.