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| * The fourth chapter, [[Trividha Roga Vishesha Vijnaniya Vimana]], explains three ways to acquire knowledge of diseases. These are based upon ''aptopadesha'' (authentic scriptural knowledge or knowledge given by authority), ''pratyaksha'' (direct perception by one’s own senses) and ''anumana'' (perception based on logical reasoning). The assessment of various psychological factors is also described in details. | | * The fourth chapter, [[Trividha Roga Vishesha Vijnaniya Vimana]], explains three ways to acquire knowledge of diseases. These are based upon ''aptopadesha'' (authentic scriptural knowledge or knowledge given by authority), ''pratyaksha'' (direct perception by one’s own senses) and ''anumana'' (perception based on logical reasoning). The assessment of various psychological factors is also described in details. |
| * [[Sroto Vimana]], the fifth chapter, deals with detailed description of ''srotas'' (transportation and perfusion channels) in the body. It enlists the root of each ''srotas'', common features of its vitiation and general principles of its management. The chapter guides to understand the basic body system involved in a disease and its treatment protocol in general. | | * [[Sroto Vimana]], the fifth chapter, deals with detailed description of ''srotas'' (transportation and perfusion channels) in the body. It enlists the root of each ''srotas'', common features of its vitiation and general principles of its management. The chapter guides to understand the basic body system involved in a disease and its treatment protocol in general. |
− | * [[Roganika Vimana]], the sixth chapter, details the five categories of diseases based upon prognosis (curable, incurable), severity (mild, severe), origin (psyche or ''soma''), etiology (endogenous, exogenous) and site of origin (''amashaya'', ''pakvashaya''). It further describes the ''anubandhya'' (independent disease) and ''anubandha'' (dependent upon other disease). The differentiation of disease based upon predominant ''dosha''''Italic text'' and its management principles are described. | + | * [[Roganika Vimana]], the sixth chapter, details the five categories of diseases based upon prognosis (curable, incurable), severity (mild, severe), origin (psyche or ''soma''), etiology (endogenous, exogenous) and site of origin (''amashaya'', ''pakvashaya''). It further describes the ''anubandhya'' (independent disease) and ''anubandha'' (dependent upon other disease). The differentiation of disease based upon predominant ''dosha'' and its management principles are described. |
| * The seventh chapter [[Vyadhita Rupiya Vimana]] describes how a patient’s presentation can misguide the physician about the severity of disease. Thorough clinical examination is necessary for prevention of such error and reach correct diagnosis. The second part of the chapter is about ''krimi'' (micro-organisms and parasites) and their management. Since the field of microbiology has mostly developed in the last one hundred years, the treatment of ''krimi'' is not adequate but prevention methods are comprehensive. | | * The seventh chapter [[Vyadhita Rupiya Vimana]] describes how a patient’s presentation can misguide the physician about the severity of disease. Thorough clinical examination is necessary for prevention of such error and reach correct diagnosis. The second part of the chapter is about ''krimi'' (micro-organisms and parasites) and their management. Since the field of microbiology has mostly developed in the last one hundred years, the treatment of ''krimi'' is not adequate but prevention methods are comprehensive. |
| * The last chapter of this section, [[Rogabhishagjitiya Vimana]] deals with how a medical student can achieve comprehensive knowledge. It explains selection of a treatise, characteristics of ideal teacher, student and his duty during academia. Four types of conversations in a conference are narrated. Discussion techniques and guidelines for developing conference presentation skills are detailed. Further, ten types of examination of a patient are explained with example in clinical practice. Meanwhile, the characteristic features of types of three ''prakriti'' (basic constitution) and eight ''sara'' (qualities of tissues) are described in detail. Comprehensive list of herbs used in five body purification procedures is given for the knowledge of physician. This chapter has detailed compilation of guidelines for a student to achieve success in medical practice. | | * The last chapter of this section, [[Rogabhishagjitiya Vimana]] deals with how a medical student can achieve comprehensive knowledge. It explains selection of a treatise, characteristics of ideal teacher, student and his duty during academia. Four types of conversations in a conference are narrated. Discussion techniques and guidelines for developing conference presentation skills are detailed. Further, ten types of examination of a patient are explained with example in clinical practice. Meanwhile, the characteristic features of types of three ''prakriti'' (basic constitution) and eight ''sara'' (qualities of tissues) are described in detail. Comprehensive list of herbs used in five body purification procedures is given for the knowledge of physician. This chapter has detailed compilation of guidelines for a student to achieve success in medical practice. |