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[[Vatavyadhi Chikitsa]] deals with disorders particularly caused by ''vata dosha''. It is an important chapter as it encompasses a large spectrum of disorders especially concerned with neurological system, musculoskeletal system, reticulo-endothelial system and further pervades to all other systems in the body. The chapter highlights the five sub classifications of ''vata'', their habitat and functions. The etiological factors of ''vatavyadhi'' are enlisted and two major pathology viz, ''dhatukshaya'' and ''avarana'' are detailed. In ''dhatukshaya'', vitiated ''vata'' assumes the status of ''gatavata'' (increased movement of ''vata'') and occupies various sites leading to ''dhatugata'' (affecting tissues) ''vata, ashayagata'' (affecting various sites) ''vata'' and ''avayava'' (organs) ''gatavata''. ''Avarana'' (obstruction by covering) is a distinct pathology of ''vata'' in which the free mobility of ''vata'' is hampered. Accordingly, ''avarana'' may happen either due to two other ''dosha, dhatu'' (''rakta'', etc.) or ''mala'' (waste). ''Avarana'' may also happen in between two subtypes of ''vata'' as the direction of movement of various types of ''vata'' differ. This is called ''anyonyavarana''. The symptomatology, pathology and management strategies of ''avarana'' as well as ''gatavata'' are detailed in the chapter. The most common neurological disorders like ''pakshaghata'' (stroke), ''ardita'' (facial palsy), ''gridhrasi'' (sciatica), ''avabahuka'' (frozen shoulder), ''viswachi'' (cervico brachial neuralgia) etc. are described. Various formulations including medicated oils and ghee etc. are also included in the chapter. The chapter confirms the difficulty in curability of chronic ''vatavyadhi'' affecting debilitated individuals.  

[[Vatavyadhi Chikitsa]] deals with disorders particularly caused by ''vata dosha''. It is an important chapter as it encompasses a large spectrum of disorders especially concerned with neurological system, musculoskeletal system, reticulo-endothelial system and further pervades to all other systems in the body. The chapter highlights the five sub classifications of ''vata'', their habitat and functions. The etiological factors of ''vatavyadhi'' are enlisted and two major pathology viz, ''dhatukshaya'' and ''avarana'' are detailed. In ''dhatukshaya'', vitiated ''vata'' assumes the status of ''gatavata'' (increased movement of ''vata'') and occupies various sites leading to ''dhatugata'' (affecting tissues) ''vata, ashayagata'' (affecting various sites) ''vata'' and ''avayava'' (organs) ''gatavata''. ''Avarana'' (obstruction by covering) is a distinct pathology of ''vata'' in which the free mobility of ''vata'' is hampered. Accordingly, ''avarana'' may happen either due to two other ''dosha, dhatu'' (''rakta'', etc.) or ''mala'' (waste). ''Avarana'' may also happen in between two subtypes of ''vata'' as the direction of movement of various types of ''vata'' differ. This is called ''anyonyavarana''. The symptomatology, pathology and management strategies of ''avarana'' as well as ''gatavata'' are detailed in the chapter. The most common neurological disorders like ''pakshaghata'' (stroke), ''ardita'' (facial palsy), ''gridhrasi'' (sciatica), ''avabahuka'' (frozen shoulder), ''viswachi'' (cervico brachial neuralgia) etc. are described. Various formulations including medicated oils and ghee etc. are also included in the chapter. The chapter confirms the difficulty in curability of chronic ''vatavyadhi'' affecting debilitated individuals.  

'''Keywords''': ''Aksepaka, Anyonyvarana, Apana, Ardita, Avabahuka, Avarana,'' Ayurveda, Convulsive disorders, ''Dhatukshaya,'' Facial palsy, ''Gatavata,'' General Line of treatment of ''Vatavyādhi, Gridhrasi,'' Neurological disorders, ''Paksaghata, Praana, Samana,'' Sciatica, Specific treatments of ''Vatavyadhi'', Stroke, ''Udana, Viswachi, Vyana.''

'''Keywords''': ''Aksepaka, Anyonyvarana, Apana, Ardita, Avabahuka, Avarana,'' Ayurveda, Convulsive disorders, ''Dhatukshaya,'' Facial palsy, ''Gatavata,'' General Line of treatment of ''Vatavyadhi, Gridhrasi,'' Neurological disorders, ''Paksaghata, Praana, Samana,'' Sciatica, Specific treatments of ''Vatavyadhi'', Stroke, ''Udana, Viswachi, Vyana.''

=== Introduction ===

=== Introduction ===