Adhyaya(chapters)

Index with list and links of all one hundred twenty chapters of Charak Samhita New Edition.

Sections and 120 Chapters in Charak Samhita

I. Section on fundamental principles (Sutra Sthana)

1. Longevity (Deerghanjiviteeya Adhyaya)
2. Dehusked Seeds of Apamarga and other medicines (Apamarga Tanduliya Adhyaya)
3. Aragvadha(cassia) and other medicines (Aragvadhiya Adhyaya)
4. The Resources of Six Hundred Evacuatives (Shadvirechanashatashritiya Adhyaya)
5. The proper quantity of food and daily regimen for preserving health (Matrashiteeya Adhyaya)
6. Seasonal regimen of diet and lifestyle (Tasyashiteeya Adhyaya)
7. Non-suppressible and suppressible natural urges and other factors for health (Naveganadharaniya Adhyaya)
8. The Disciplinary Protocol for Sense and Motor Organs (Indriyopakramaniya Adhyaya)
9. The four fundamental components of Healthcare (Khuddakachatushpada Adhyaya)
10. The four important components of Therapeutics (Mahachatushpada Adhyaya)
11. The Three Desires of Life and important triads (Tistraishaniya Adhyaya)
12. The merits and demerits of Vata (Vatakalakaliya Adhyaya)
13. Oleation therapies (Sneha Adhyaya)
14. Sudation Therapies (Sweda Adhyaya)
15. Guidelines for Hospital Management and Purification Treatment (Upakalpaniya Adhyaya)
16. Assessment and care in Panchakarma therapies (Chikitsaprabhritiya Adhyaya)
17. Diseases of three vital organs including Head and other conditions (Kiyanta Shiraseeya Adhyaya)
18. Three Types of Swellings and other conditions (Trishothiya Adhyaya)
19. Numerical Classification of Diseases (Ashtodariya Adhyaya)
20. Dosha specific classification of diseases (Maharoga Adhyaya)
21. Eight Undesirable Physical Constitutions (Ashtauninditiya Adhyaya)
22. Reduction and nourishing therapies (Langhanabrimhaniya Adhyaya)
23. Over-nutrition, under-nutrition and its disorders (Santarpaniya Adhyaya)
24. Characteristics of Shonita (Blood), its vitiation and disorders (Vidhishonitiya Adhyaya)
25. Origin of Human Beings and the best things for life (Yajjah Purushiya Adhyaya)
26. Pharmacological principles of wholesome and unwholesome diet (Atreyabhadrakapyiya Adhyaya)
27. Classification and Regimen of food and beverages (Annapanavidhi Adhyaya)
28. Sequential effects of food and beverages (Vividhashitapitiya Adhyaya)
29. The Ten Seats of Life Forces (Dashapranayataneeya Adhyaya)
30. The Ten great vessels arising from Heart and aspects of healthy life (Arthedashmahamooliya Adhyaya)

II. Section on diagnostic principles (Nidana Sthana) Fundamental Principles of Diagnosis and Jwara (Jwara Nidana Adhyaya) Diagnosis and etiopathogenesis of Bleeding Disorders (Raktapitta Nidana Adhyaya) Diagnosis and etio-pathogenesis of Abdominal lumps (Gulma Nidana Adhyaya) Diagnosis and etiopatheogenesis of Obstinate Urinary Disorders including diabetes (Prameha Nidana Adhyaya) Diagnosis and etiopathogenesis of Skin diseases (Kushtha Nidana Adhyaya) Diagnosis and etiopathogenesis of Progressive wasting disease (Shosha Nidana Adhyaya) Diagnosis and etiopathogenesis of psychosis disorders (Unmada Nidana Adhyaya) Diagnosis and etiopathogenesis of seizure disorders (Apasmara Nidana Adhyaya)

III. Section on specific medical principles (Vimana Sthana) Taste-based factors for the measurement of diseases and drugs (Rasa Vimana Adhyaya) Three parts of abdomen and principles of diet (Trividhakukshiya Vimana Adhyaya) Determination of specific characteristics of destruction of communities (Janapadodhvansaniya Vimana Adhyaya) Three methods for knowledge of disease (Trividha Roga Vishesha Vijnaniya Vimana Adhyaya) Specific features of channels of transport and transformation (Sroto Vimana Adhyaya) Classification of Diseases (Roganika Vimana Adhyaya) Types of patients and organisms affecting Human Body (Vyadhita Rupiya Vimana Adhyaya) Methods of conquering debate and disease (Rogabhishagjitiya Vimana Adhyaya)

IV. Section on human being and genesis (Sharira Sthana) Knowledge of holistic human being (Katidhapurusha Sharira Adhyaya) Different clans and aspects of the Human Birth (Atulyagotriya Sharira Adhyaya) Factors responsible for Embryogenesis (Khuddika Garbhavakranti Sharira Adhyaya) Detail description on embryonic development (Mahatigarbhavakranti Sharira Adhyaya) Detailed Study of holistic human being (Purusha Vichaya Sharira Adhyaya) Analytical study of the Human body (Sharira Vichaya Sharira Adhyaya) Numerological account of human body constituents (Sharira Sankhya Sharira Adhyaya) Obstetrics, Maternal Health and Neonatal Care (Jatisutriya Sharira Adhyaya)

V. Section on sensorial prognosis (Indriya Sthana)

1. Fatal signs in complexion and voice (Varnasvariyam Indriyam Adhyaya)
2. Fatal signs of Tactile and Olfactory perception (Pushpitakam Indriyam Adhyaya)
3. Palpable signs of Imminent Death (Parimarshaneeyam Indriyam Adhyaya)
4. Fatal signs in five sense organs (Indriyaneekam Indriyam Adhyaya)
5. Predicting prognosis of diseases by prodromal symptoms (Purvarupeeyam Indriyam Adhyaya)
6. Specific fatal clinical features (Katamanisharireeyam Indriyam Adhyaya)
7. Fatal signs of changes in shadows, complexion, and luster (Pannarupiyam Indriyam Adhyaya)
8. Fatal signs like inverted shadow of dying person (Avakshiraseeyam Indriyam Adhyaya)
9. Signs and Symptoms useful for Palliative Care among Patients approaching Death (Yasyashyavanimittiyam Indriyam Adhyaya)
10. Signs of instant death and incurable complications of several diseases (Sadyomaraneeyam Indriyam Adhyaya)
11. Signs and Symptoms of Imminent Death caused due to diminution of Agni (Anujyotiyam Indriyam Adhyaya)
12. Auspicious and Inauspicious Characteristics of the messenger (Gomayachurniyam Indriyam Adhyaya)

VI. Section on therapeutic principles (Chikitsa Sthana)

1. Rejuvenation therapy (Rasayana Adhyaya)
2. Aphrodisiac therapy, virility and treatment of sexual dysfunctions (Vajikarana Adhyaya)
3. Management of Jwara (different types of fever) (Jwara Chikitsa Adhyaya)
4. Management of Raktapitta (Bleeding Disorders) (Raktapitta Chikitsa Adhyaya)
5. Management of Gulma (Gulma Chikitsa Adhyaya)
6. Management of Prameha (Urinary Diseases including diabetes) (Prameha Chikitsa Adhyaya)
7. Management of Kushtha (Skin Diseases) (Kushtha Chikitsa Adhyaya)
8. Management of Rajayakshma (Wasting Diseases) (Rajayakshma Chikitsa Adhyaya)
9. Management of Unmada (Psychosis Disorders) (Unmada Chikitsa Adhyaya)
10. Management of Apasmara (Seizure disorders) (Apasmara Chikitsa Adhyaya)
11. Management of Kshata-kshina (Emaciation due to Trauma) (Kshatakshina Chikitsa Adhyaya)
12. Management of Shvayathu (Various types of Swellings) (Shvayathu Chikitsa Adhyaya)
13. Management of Udara (Generalized enlargement of Abdomen) (Udara Chikitsa Adhyaya)
14. Management of Arsha (Hemorrhoids) (Arsha Chikitsa Adhyaya)
15. Management of Grahani(Diseases of digestion and metabolism) (Grahani Chikitsa Adhyaya)
16. Management of Pandu(Anemia and diseases due to blood deficiency) (Pandu Chikitsa Adhyaya)
17. Management of Hikka (Hiccups) and Shwasa (Dyspnea) (Hikka Shwasa Chikitsa Adhyaya)
18. Management of Kasa (Cough of various origins) (Kasa Chikitsa Adhyaya)
19. Management of Atisara (diarrhea and associated disorders) (Atisara Chikitsa Adhyaya)
20. Management of Chhardi (vomiting) (Chhardi Chikitsa Adhyaya)
21. Management of Visarpa (acute spreading erysepalas) (Visarpa Chikitsa Adhyaya)
22. Management of Trishna (Morbid thirst) (Trishna Chikitsa Adhyaya)
23. Management of Visha (various types of poisoning) (Visha Chikitsa Adhyaya)
24. Management of Madatyaya (Intoxication) (Madatyaya Chikitsa Adhyaya)
25. Management of two types of Vrana (ulcers) (Dwivraniya Chikitsa Adhyaya)
26. Management of Trimarma (diseases of three vital organs) (Trimarmiya Chikitsa Adhyaya)
27. Management of Urustambha (Diseases of thigh and hip) (Urustambha Chikitsa Adhyaya)
28. Management of diseases caused by vata dosha (Vatavyadhi Chikitsa Adhyaya)
29. Management of diseases involving vata and rakta (Vatarakta Chikitsa Adhyaya)
30. Management of disorders of genital tract (Yonivyapat Chikitsa Adhyaya)

VII. Section on pharmaceutical preparations (Kalpa Sthana) Pharmaceutical preparations of Madanaphala (Madana Kalpa Adhyaya) Pharmaceutical preparations of Jimutaka (Jimutaka Kalpa Adhyaya) Pharmaceutical preparations of Ikshvaku (Ikshvaku Kalpa Adhyaya) Pharmaceutical preparations of Dhamargava (Dhamargava Kalpa Adhyaya) Pharmaceutical preparations of Vatsaka (Vatsaka Kalpa Adhyaya) Pharmaceutical preparations of Kritavedhana (Kritavedhana Kalpa Adhyaya) Pharmaceutical preparations of Shyama Trivrita (Shyamatrivrita Kalpa Adhyaya) Pharmaceutical preparations of Chaturangula (Chaturangula Kalpa Adhyaya) Pharmaceutical preparations of Tilvaka (Tilvaka Kalpa Adhyaya) Pharmaceutical preparations of Sudha (Sudha Kalpa Adhyaya) Pharmaceutical preparations of Saptala and Shankhini (Saptalashankhini Kalpa Adhyaya) Pharmaceutical preparations of Danti and Dravanti (Dantidravanti Kalpa Adhyaya)

VIII. Section on therapeutic procedures (Siddhi Sthana) Standard administration of purification procedures (Kalpana Siddhi Adhyaya) Successful administration of Panchakarma therapies (Panchakarmiya Siddhi Adhyaya) Standard practices of Basti (therapeutic enema) (Bastisutriyam Siddhi Adhyaya) Complications of unctuous enema and their successful management (Snehavyapat Siddhi Adhyaya) Management of complications due to enema nozzle (Netrabastivyapat Siddhi Adhyaya) Management of complications of improper therapeutic emesis and purgation (Vamana Virechana Vyapat Siddhi Adhyaya) Management of complications of therapeutic enema (Bastivyapat Siddhi Adhyaya) Standardized therapeutic enema formulations in a dose of Prasrita Unit (Prasrita Yogiyam Siddhi Adhyaya) Management of diseases of three vital organs (Trimarmiya Siddhi Adhyaya) Successful administration of therapeutic enema (Basti Siddhi Adhyaya) Utility of medicinal fruits and other factors in standard therapeutic enema (Phalamatra Siddhi Adhyaya) Standard administration of best effective therapeutic enema (Uttar Basti Siddhi Adhyaya)