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<p style='text-align:justify;'>The important concepts of [[Ayurveda]] and their contemporary practices are published in this section. If you wish to contribute,  then see the links [[Contribute_to_the_Charak_Samhita_New_Edition_Project|Contribute online ]] and [[guidelines for writing]] or contact us. </p>
 
<p style='text-align:justify;'>The important concepts of [[Ayurveda]] and their contemporary practices are published in this section. If you wish to contribute,  then see the links [[Contribute_to_the_Charak_Samhita_New_Edition_Project|Contribute online ]] and [[guidelines for writing]] or contact us. </p>
  
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==Basic learning of [[Ayurveda]]==
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#[[Tantrayukti | Tantrayukti (technical tricks to understand texts)]]
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#[[Adhyayana | Adhyayana (Methods of study and learning)]]
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#[[Interactive session on Contemporary Ayurveda]] (Based on interactive session)
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| [[Shastra | What is Shastra (science)?]]  
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#|[[Adhyapana vidhi|Teaching methods in Ayurveda (Adhyapana vidhi)]]
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| [[Adhyayana | Adhyayana (Methods of study and learning)]]
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==Fundamental Concepts of [[Ayurveda]]==
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#[[Prakriti | Prakriti (fundamental constitution)]]  
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#[[Manas prakriti| Manas Prakriti (psychological constitution)]]
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#[[Purusha | Purusha (holistic human being)]]
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#[[Avyakta]]  
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==Fundamental Concepts - [[Panchamahabhuta | Panchamahabhuta (five fundamental elements)]]==
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# [[Panchamahabhuta | Panchamahabhuta (five fundamental elements)]]
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| [[Deha Prakriti | Deha Prakriti (somatic constitution)]]
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#[[Akasha mahabhuta|Akasha mahabhuta (ether or space element)]]
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| [[Manas prakriti| Manas Prakriti (psychological constitution)]]
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#[[Vayu mahabhuta | Vayu mahabhuta (air element)]]
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#[[Agni mahabhuta | Agni mahabhuta (fire element)]]
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#[[Jala mahabhuta | Jala mahabhuta (water element)]]
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#[[Prithvi mahabhuta | Prithvi mahabhuta (earth element)]]
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== Fundamental Concepts of Ayurveda - [[Pramana | Pramana (methods of acquiring knowledge)]] ==
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#[[Pramana| Pramana (methods of acquiring knowledge)]]
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#[[Pratyaksha Pramana‎‎| Pratyaksha pramana (knowledge by direct perception)]]
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#[[Anumana Pramana| Anumana pramana (knowledge by inference)]]
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!colspan="5"|  ''' Fundamental Concepts - [[Panchamahabhuta | Panchamahabhuta (five fundamental elements)]]'''
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#[[Aaptopadesha Pramana‎‎| Aaptopadesha pramana (knowledge by authoritative statement)]]
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#[[Yukti Pramana| Yukti pramana (knowledge by logical application)]]
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| [[Akasha mahabhuta|Akasha mahabhuta (ether or space element)]]
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#[[Upamana Pramana| Upamana pramana (knowledge by analogy)]]
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| [[Vayu mahabhuta | Vayu mahabhuta (air element)]]
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| [[Agni mahabhuta | Agni mahabhuta (fire element)]]
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== Fundamental Concepts of Ayurveda - Theories and applications- Siddhanta ==
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| [[Jala mahabhuta | Jala mahabhuta (water element)]]
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| [[Prithvi mahabhuta | Prithvi mahabhuta (earth element)]]
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#[[Kaarya Kaarana Siddhanta| Kaarya Kaarana Siddhanta (cause and effect theory)]]
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#[[Swabhavoparam vada|Swabhavoparam vada (theory of natural destruction)]]
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!colspan="5"| ''' Fundamental Concepts of Ayurveda - [[Pramana | Pramana (methods of acquiring knowledge)]]'''
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#[[Padartha]]
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#[[Samanya Vishesha Theory| Samanya Vishesha Siddhanta (Theory of similarity and dissimilarity)]]  
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| [[Pratyaksha pramana‎‎ | Pratyaksha pramana (knowledge by direct perception)]]
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#[[Samavaya| Samavaya ( Inseparable relationship)]]
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| [[Anumana pramana | Anumana pramana (knowledge by inference)]]
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#[[Abhava| Abhava(Non existence)]]  
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| [[Aaptopadesha pramana‎‎ | Aaptopadesha pramana (knowledge by authoritative statement)]]
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#[[Disha | Disha (directions)]]  
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| [[ Yukti pramana | Yukti pramana (knowledge by logical application)]]
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#[[Kala]] [[Kala|(Time)]]
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| [[ Upamana pramana | Upamana pramana (knowledge by analogy)]]
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== Fundamental Concepts of [[Ayurveda]] pharmacology ==
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!colspan="5"| ''' Fundamental Concepts of Ayurveda - Theories and applications- Siddhanta'''
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# [[Dravya | Dravya (matter or substance)]]
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| [[Kaarya Kaarana Siddhanta| Kaarya Kaarana Siddhanta (cause and effect theory)]]
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# [[Guna |Guna (qualities or properties)]]
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| [[Swabhavoparam vada|Swabhavoparam vada (theory of natural destruction)]]
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# [[Karma | Karma (action)]]  
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| [[Padartha]]
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# [[Rasa|Rasa (taste and its pharmacology)]]
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| [[Samanya Vishesha Theory| Samanya Vishesha Siddhanta (Theory of similarity and dissimilarity)]]  
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# [[Veerya|Veerya (potency)]]
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# [[Vipaka|Vipaka (post digestive effect)]]
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# [[Prabhava|Prabhava (influential effect)]]
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# [[Satmya | Satmya (adaptability or suitability)]]
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| [[Samavaya| Samavaya ( Inseparable relationship)]]
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# [[Aushadha Sevana Kala | Aushadha Sevana Kala (times of administration of medicines, chronopharmacology)]]
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| [[Abhava| Abhava(Non existence)]]  
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| [[Disha | Disha (directions)]]  
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== Components of Health- [[Sharira]] & [[Dosha]] ==
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| [[Kala]] [[Kala|(Time)]]
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# [[Ayu|Ayu (life)]]
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# [[Sharira|Sharira (body)]]
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# [[Srotasa|Srotas (Channels of transport and transformation)]]
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| [[Dravya | Dravya (matter or substance)]]
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# [[Marma]]
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| [[Guna |Guna (qualities or properties)]]
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# [[Kala Sharira]]
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| [[Karma | Karma (action)]]  
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# [[Dosha]]  
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| [[Rasa|Rasa (taste and its pharmacology)]]
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# [[Vata dosha]]
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| [[Veerya|Veerya (potency)]]
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# [[Pitta dosha]]
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# [[Kapha dosha]]
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| [[Vipaka|Vipaka (post digestive effect)]]
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| [[Prabhava|Prabhava (influencial effect)]]
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== Components of Health- [[Agni]] ==
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| [[Satmya | Satmya (adaptability or suitability)]]
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| [[Aushadha Sevana Kala | Aushadha Sevana Kala (times of administration of medicines, chronopharmacology)]]
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# [[Agni]]
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# [[Dhatvagni]]
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# [[Bhutagni]]
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!colspan="5"| ''' Components of Health- [[Sharira]] & [[Dosha]]'''
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# [[Koshtha |Koshtha (gut pattern)]]
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# [[Varna]]
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| [[Ayu|Ayu (life)]]
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| [[Sharira|Sharira (body)]]
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== Components of Health- [[Dhatu | Dhatu (body tissues or components)]] ==
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| [[Srotasa|Srotas (Channels of transport and transformation)]]
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| [[Marma]]
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# [[Dhatu | Dhatu (body tissues or components)]]
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| [[Kala Sharira]]
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# [[Rasa dhatu | Rasa dhatu (body fluids)]]
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# [[Rakta dhatu | Rakta dhatu (blood tissue)]]
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| [[Dosha]]  
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# [[Mamsa dhatu | Mamsa dhatu (muscle tissue)]]
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| [[Vata dosha]]
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# [[Meda dhatu | Meda dhatu (fats or lipid tissue elements)]]
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| [[Pitta dosha]]
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# [[Asthi dhatu | Asthi dhatu (osseous or bone tissue)]]
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| [[Kapha dosha]]
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# [[Majja dhatu | Majja dhatu (marrow tissue)]]
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# [[Shukra dhatu | Shukra dhatu (reproductive tissue elements)]]
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|-
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# [[Ojas | Ojas (vital essence)]]  
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!colspan="5"| ''' Components of Health- [[Agni]]'''
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== Components of Health -[[Mala | Mala (Excretory products)]] ==
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| [[Agni]]
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| [[Dhatvagni]]
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# [[Mala | Mala (Excretory products)]]
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| [[Bhutagni]]
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# [[Purisha | Purisha (stools)]]
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| [[Koshtha |Koshtha (gut pattern)]]
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# [[Mutra | Mutra (urine)]]
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| [[Varna]]
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# [[Sweda | Sweda (sweat)]]
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|-
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! colspan="5" |'''Components of Health- [[Dhatu | Dhatu (body tissues or components)]]'''
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== Components of Health -[[Aatma]],[[Indriya]], [[Manas]] ==
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|-
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| [[Rasa dhatu | Rasa dhatu (body fluids)]]
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# [[Aatma | Aatma (soul or spirit)]]
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| [[Rakta dhatu | Rakta dhatu (blood tissue)]]
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# [[Indriya | Indriya (sense and motor organs)]]
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| [[Mamsa dhatu | Mamsa dhatu (muscle tissue)]]
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# [[Manas | Manas (Mind and mental health)]]
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| [[Meda dhatu | Meda dhatu (fats or lipid tissue elements)]]
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# [[Manovaha srotas]]
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| [[Asthi dhatu | Asthi dhatu (osseous or bone tissue)]]
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# [[Sattva|Sattva (Purity and mental strength)]]
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|-
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# [[Rajas|Rajas (Activity and indulgence)]]
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| [[Majja dhatu | Majja dhatu (marrow tissue)]]
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# [[Tamas|Tamas (Ignorance and illusion)]]
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| [[Shukra dhatu | Shukra dhatu (reproductive tissue elements)]]
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# [[Buddhi | Buddhi (Intellect and intelligence)]]
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| [[Ojas | Ojas (vital essence)]]  
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# [[Dhriti|Dhriti (restraint)]]
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|
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# [[Smriti | Smriti (memory)]]
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|
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# [[Prajnaparadha | Prajnaparadha (intellectual errors)]]
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|-
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# [[Dhairya| Dhairya (courage)]]
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! colspan="5" |'''Components of Health -[[Mala | Mala (Excretory products)]]'''
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# [[Samadhi| Samadhi (deep meditation)]]
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|[[Purisha | Purisha (stools)]]
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== Concepts and Practices of Preventive and Promotive Health in Chikitsa ==
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|[[Mutra | Mutra (urine)]]
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|[[Sweda | Sweda (sweat)]]
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# [[Rasayana | Rasayana (rejuvenation and vitalizing therapy)]]
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|
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# [[Vajikarana | Vajikarana (aphrodisiac or virility enhancing therapy)]]
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|
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# [[Dinacharya | Dinacharya (daily regimen for health)]]
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|-
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# [[Ritucharya|Ritucharya (seasonal regimen for health)]]
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! colspan="5" |''' Components of Health -[[Aatma]],[[Indriya]], [[Manas]]'''
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# [[Nitya sevaniya - asevaniya dravya|Nitya sevaniya - asevaniya Dravya (Daily consumable & non consumable foods)]]
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|-
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# [[Ahara vidhi | Ahara vidhi (dietary guidelines)]]
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| [[Aatma | Aatma (soul or spirit)]]
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# [[Nidra | Nidra (sleep)]]
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| [[Indriya | Indriya (sense and motor organs)]]
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# [[Brahmacharya]]
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| [[Manas | Manas (Mind and mental health)]]
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# [[Vyayama]] [[Vyayama|(exercise)]]
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|[[Manovaha srotas]]
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# [[Dhumapana]]  
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|
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|-
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== Fundamental Concepts of Diagnosis and Management in [[Ayurveda]] ([[Nidana]]) and ([[Chikitsa]]) ==
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| [[Sattva|Sattva (Purity and mental strength)]]
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| [[Rajas|Rajas (Activity and indulgence)]]
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# [[ Hetu | Hetu (causes)]]
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| [[Tamas|Tamas (Ignorance and illusion)]]
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# [[ Linga | Linga (symptomatology/features)]]
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|
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# [[ Aushadha|Aushadha (therapeutics)]]
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|
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# [[Vikriti|Vikriti (abnormalities)]]
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|-
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# [[Shatkriyakala | Shatkriyakala (Six stages of disease evolution and treatment intervention)]]
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| [[Buddhi | Buddhi (Intellect and intelligence)]]
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# [[Kha vaigunya | Kha vaigunya (defects in body systems)]]
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| [[Dhriti|Dhriti (restraint)]]
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# [[Vyadhi | Vyadhi (disease)]]
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| [[Smriti | Smriti (memory)]]
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# [[Rogamarga|Rogamarga (disease pathways)]]
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| [[Prajnaparadha | Prajnaparadha (intellectual errors)]]
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# [[Viruddha Ahara]] [[Viruddha Ahara|(incompatible food)]]
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|
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# [[Ama]]
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|-
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# [[Ashayapakarsha]]
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| [[Dhairya| Dhairya (courage)]]
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# [[Aupasargika vyadhi|Aupasargika vyadhi (Contagious diseases)]]
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| [[Samadhi| Samadhi (deep meditation)]]
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# [[Adharma]]
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|
−
# [[Pranavaha srotas]]
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|
−
# [[Udakavaha srotas]]
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|
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# [[Annavaha srotas]]
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|-
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# [[Pramanatah Pariksha]]
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! colspan="5" |'''Concepts and Practices of Preventive and Promotive Health in Chikitsa '''
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# [[Samhanana|Samhanana Pariksha]]
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|-
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| [[Rasayana | Rasayana (rejuvenation and vitalizing therapy)]]
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== Diagnosis and management of prevalent diseases==
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| [[Vajikarana | Vajikarana (aphrodisiac or virility enhancing therapy)]]
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| [[Dinacharya | Dinacharya (daily regimen for health)]]
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# [[Amavata]]
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| [[Ritucharya|Ritucharya (seasonal regimen for health)]]
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# [[Jwara | Jwara (various fevers)]]
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|[[Nitya sevaniya - asevaniya dravya|Nitya sevaniya - asevaniya Dravya (Daily consumable & non consumable foods)]]
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# [[Infectious diseases]]
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|-
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# [[Cancer]]
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| [[Ahara vidhi | Ahara vidhi (dietary guidelines)]]
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# [[Acid peptic diseases‎‎]]
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| [[Nidra | Nidra (sleep)]]
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# [[Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome]]
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| [[Brahmacharya]]
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# [[Cardiac diseases]]
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| [[Vyayama]] [[Vyayama|(exercise)]]
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# [[Neurological diseases]]
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| [[Dhumapana]]  
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# [[Skin diseases in Integrative Medicine]]
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|-
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# [[Psychiatric diseases‎‎]]
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! colspan="5" |''' Fundamental Concepts of Diagnosis and Management in [[Ayurveda]] ([[Nidana]]) and ([[Chikitsa]])'''
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# [[Emergency medicine in Ayurveda]]
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|-
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# [[Rheumatic diseases]]
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| [[ Hetu | Hetu (causes)]]
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# [[Kidney diseases]]
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| [[ Linga | Linga (symptomatology/features)]]
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# [[Janapadodhvansa]]
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| [[ Aushadha|Aushadha (therapeutics)]]
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# [[Udavarta]]
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| [[Vikriti|Vikriti (abnormalities)]]
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# [[Pakshaghata|Pakshaghata (hemiplegia)]]
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| [[Shatkriyakala | Shatkriyakala (Six stages of disease evolution and treatment intervention)]]
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|-
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== Concepts and Practices in [[Chikitsa]] - Major therapies (shad vidha upakrama) ==
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| [[Kha vaigunya | Kha vaigunya (defects in body systems)]]
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| [[Vyadhi | Vyadhi (disease)]]
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# [[Langhana | Langhana (reducing/depleting/fasting therapy)]]
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| [[Rogamarga|Rogamarga (disease pathways)]]
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# [[Brimhana | Brimhana (nourishing therapy)]]
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| [[Viruddha Ahara]] [[Viruddha Ahara|(incompatible food)]]
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# [[Rukshana | Rukshana (drying or absorbing therapy)]]  
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| [[Ama]]
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# [[Stambhana | Stambhana (styptic or stopping therapy)]]  
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|-
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# [[Snehana (unction therapy)]]
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| [[Ashayapakarsha]]
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# [[Swedana | Swedana (sudation or fomentation therapy)]]
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|[[Aupasargika vyadhi|Aupasargika vyadhi (Contagious diseases)]]
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# [[Upavasa|Upavasa (therapeutic fasting)]]
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| [[Adharma]]
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|
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== Concepts and Practices in Chikitsa - [[Panchakarma | Panchakarma (five therapeutic purification procedures)]]==
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|
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|-
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# [[Panchakarma in modern lifestyle]]
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|[[Pranavaha srotas]]
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# [[Deepana |Deepana (therapy for kindling digestion)]]
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|[[Udakavaha srotas]]
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# [[Pachana |Pachana (therapy for promoting digestion)]]
+
|[[Annavaha srotas]]
−
# [[Vamana | Vamana (therapeutic emesis)]]  
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|[[Pramanatah Pariksha]]
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# [[Virechana | Virechana (therapeutic purgation)]]  
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|[[Samhanana|Samhanana Pariksha]]
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# [[Basti | Basti (therapeutic enema)]]
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|-
−
# [[Nasya | Nasya (intra nasal administration)]]
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! colspan="5" |'''Diagnosis and management of prevalent diseases'''
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# [[Raktamokshana | Raktamokshana (blood letting therapy)]]  
+
|-
−
# [[Madhutailika Basti]]
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| [[Amavata]]
−
# [[Vaitarana Basti]]
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| [[Jwara | Jwara (various fevers)]]
−
# [[Piccha basti]]
+
| [[Infectious diseases]]
−
# [[Matra basti]]
+
| [[Cancer]]
−
# [[Yapana basti]]
+
| [[Acid peptic diseases‎‎]]
−
# [[Asthapana basti]]
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|-
−
# [[Shirodhara]]
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| [[Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome]]
−
 
+
| [[Cardiac diseases]]
−
== Concepts and Practices in gynecology, obstetrics and pediatrics (Kaumarabhritya tantra) in [[Ayurveda]] ==
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| [[Neurological diseases]]
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+
| [[Skin diseases in Integrative Medicine]]
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# [[Artava | Artava (ovum and menstruation)]]
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| [[Psychiatric diseases‎‎]]
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# [[Menstrual disorders]]
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|-
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# [[Garbha‎‎ | Garbha‎‎ (fetus or embryo)]]
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| [[Emergency medicine in Ayurveda]]
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# [[Prenatal care (garbhini paricharya)]]
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| [[Rheumatic diseases]]
−
# [[Sutika Paricharya | Sutika Paricharya (Postnatal care)]]
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| [[Kidney diseases]]
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# [[Contraceptives‎‎]]
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| [[Janapadodhvansa]]
−
# [[Menopausal Syndrome]]
+
|[[Udavarta]]
−
# [[Congenital disorders]]
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|-
−
# [[Neonatal care]]
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|[[Pakshaghata|Pakshaghata (hemiplegia)]]
−
# [[Immunization]]
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|
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# [[Stanya|Stanya (breast milk)]]
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|
 +
|
 +
|
 +
|-
 +
! colspan="5" |''' Concepts and Practices in [[Chikitsa]] - Major therapies (shad vidha upakrama)'''
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|-
 +
| [[Langhana | Langhana (reducing/depleting/fasting therapy)]]
 +
| [[Brimhana | Brimhana (nourishing therapy)]]
 +
| [[Rukshana | Rukshana (drying or absorbing therapy)]]  
 +
| [[Stambhana | Stambhana (styptic or stopping therapy)]]  
 +
| [[Snehana (unction therapy)]]
 +
|-
 +
| [[Swedana | Swedana (sudation or fomentation therapy)]]
 +
| [[Upavasa|Upavasa (therapeutic fasting)]]
 +
|
 +
|
 +
|
 +
|-
 +
! colspan="5" |''' Concepts and Practices in Chikitsa - [[Panchakarma | Panchakarma (five therapeutic purification procedures)]]'''
 +
|-
 +
|[[Panchakarma in modern lifestyle]]
 +
|[[Deepana |Deepana (therapy for kindling digestion)]]
 +
|[[Pachana |Pachana (therapy for promoting digestion)]]
 +
|
 +
|
 +
|-
 +
| [[Vamana | Vamana (therapeutic emesis)]]  
 +
| [[Virechana | Virechana (therapeutic purgation)]]  
 +
| [[Basti | Basti (therapeutic enema)]]
 +
| [[Nasya | Nasya (intra nasal administration)]]
 +
| [[Raktamokshana | Raktamokshana (blood letting therapy)]]  
 +
|-
 +
| [[Madhutailika Basti]]
 +
| [[Vaitarana Basti]]
 +
| [[Piccha basti]]
 +
| [[Matra basti]]
 +
| [[Yapana basti]]
 +
|-
 +
|[[Asthapana basti]]
 +
|[[Shirodhara]]
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|
 +
|
 +
|
 +
|-
 +
! colspan="5" |'''Concepts and Practices in gynecology, obstetrics and pediatrics (Kaumarabhritya tantra) in [[Ayurveda]]'''
 +
|-
 +
| [[Artava | Artava (ovum and menstruation)]]
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| [[Menstrual disorders]]
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Concepts and Contemporary Practices

The important concepts of Ayurveda and their contemporary practices are published in this section. If you wish to contribute, then see the links Contribute online and guidelines for writing or contact us.

Monographs/Chapters on Concepts and Contemporary Practices
Basic learning of Ayurveda
What is Ayurveda (knowledge or science of life)? What is Shastra (science)? Tantrayukti (technical tricks to understand texts) Adhyayana (Methods of study and learning) Interactive session on Contemporary Ayurveda (Based on interactive session)
Teaching methods in Ayurveda (Adhyapana vidhi)
Fundamental Concepts of Ayurveda
Prakriti (fundamental constitution) Deha Prakriti (somatic constitution) Manas Prakriti (psychological constitution)
Purusha (holistic human being) Tanmatra Avyakta
Fundamental Concepts - Panchamahabhuta (five fundamental elements)
Akasha mahabhuta (ether or space element) Vayu mahabhuta (air element) Agni mahabhuta (fire element) Jala mahabhuta (water element) Prithvi mahabhuta (earth element)
Fundamental Concepts of Ayurveda - Pramana (methods of acquiring knowledge)
Pratyaksha pramana (knowledge by direct perception) Anumana pramana (knowledge by inference) Aaptopadesha pramana (knowledge by authoritative statement) Yukti pramana (knowledge by logical application) Upamana pramana (knowledge by analogy)
Fundamental Concepts of Ayurveda - Theories and applications- Siddhanta
Kaarya Kaarana Siddhanta (cause and effect theory) Swabhavoparam vada (theory of natural destruction) Padartha Samanya Vishesha Siddhanta (Theory of similarity and dissimilarity)
Samavaya ( Inseparable relationship) Abhava(Non existence) Disha (directions) Kala (Time)
Fundamental Concepts of Ayurveda pharmacology
Dravya (matter or substance) Guna (qualities or properties) Karma (action) Rasa (taste and its pharmacology) Veerya (potency)
Vipaka (post digestive effect) Prabhava (influencial effect) Satmya (adaptability or suitability) Aushadha Sevana Kala (times of administration of medicines, chronopharmacology)
Components of Health- Sharira & Dosha
Ayu (life) Sharira (body) Srotas (Channels of transport and transformation) Marma Kala Sharira
Dosha Vata dosha Pitta dosha Kapha dosha
Components of Health- Agni
Agni Dhatvagni Bhutagni Koshtha (gut pattern) Varna
Components of Health- Dhatu (body tissues or components)
Rasa dhatu (body fluids) Rakta dhatu (blood tissue) Mamsa dhatu (muscle tissue) Meda dhatu (fats or lipid tissue elements) Asthi dhatu (osseous or bone tissue)
Majja dhatu (marrow tissue) Shukra dhatu (reproductive tissue elements) Ojas (vital essence)
Components of Health - Mala (Excretory products)
Purisha (stools) Mutra (urine) Sweda (sweat)
Components of Health -Aatma,Indriya, Manas
Aatma (soul or spirit) Indriya (sense and motor organs) Manas (Mind and mental health) Manovaha srotas
Sattva (Purity and mental strength) Rajas (Activity and indulgence) Tamas (Ignorance and illusion)
Buddhi (Intellect and intelligence) Dhriti (restraint) Smriti (memory) Prajnaparadha (intellectual errors)
Dhairya (courage) Samadhi (deep meditation)
Concepts and Practices of Preventive and Promotive Health in Chikitsa
Rasayana (rejuvenation and vitalizing therapy) Vajikarana (aphrodisiac or virility enhancing therapy) Dinacharya (daily regimen for health) Ritucharya (seasonal regimen for health) Nitya sevaniya - asevaniya Dravya (Daily consumable & non consumable foods)
Ahara vidhi (dietary guidelines) Nidra (sleep) Brahmacharya Vyayama (exercise) Dhumapana
Fundamental Concepts of Diagnosis and Management in Ayurveda (Nidana) and (Chikitsa)
Hetu (causes) Linga (symptomatology/features) Aushadha (therapeutics) Vikriti (abnormalities) Shatkriyakala (Six stages of disease evolution and treatment intervention)
Kha vaigunya (defects in body systems) Vyadhi (disease) Rogamarga (disease pathways) Viruddha Ahara (incompatible food) Ama
Ashayapakarsha Aupasargika vyadhi (Contagious diseases) Adharma
Pranavaha srotas Udakavaha srotas Annavaha srotas Pramanatah Pariksha Samhanana Pariksha
Diagnosis and management of prevalent diseases
Amavata Jwara (various fevers) Infectious diseases Cancer Acid peptic diseases‎‎
Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome Cardiac diseases Neurological diseases Skin diseases in Integrative Medicine Psychiatric diseases‎‎
Emergency medicine in Ayurveda Rheumatic diseases Kidney diseases Janapadodhvansa Udavarta
Pakshaghata (hemiplegia)
Concepts and Practices in Chikitsa - Major therapies (shad vidha upakrama)
Langhana (reducing/depleting/fasting therapy) Brimhana (nourishing therapy) Rukshana (drying or absorbing therapy) Stambhana (styptic or stopping therapy) Snehana (unction therapy)
Swedana (sudation or fomentation therapy) Upavasa (therapeutic fasting)
Concepts and Practices in Chikitsa - Panchakarma (five therapeutic purification procedures)
Panchakarma in modern lifestyle Deepana (therapy for kindling digestion) Pachana (therapy for promoting digestion)
Vamana (therapeutic emesis) Virechana (therapeutic purgation) Basti (therapeutic enema) Nasya (intra nasal administration) Raktamokshana (blood letting therapy)
Madhutailika Basti Vaitarana Basti Piccha basti Matra basti Yapana basti
Asthapana basti Shirodhara
Concepts and Practices in gynecology, obstetrics and pediatrics (Kaumarabhritya tantra) in Ayurveda
Artava (ovum and menstruation) Menstrual disorders Garbha‎‎ (fetus or embryo) Prenatal care (garbhini paricharya) Sutika Paricharya (Postnatal care)
Contraceptives‎‎ Menopausal Syndrome Congenital disorders Neonatal care Immunization
Stanya (breast milk)

Total chapters: 159

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