− | [[Vimana Sthana]] is about quantification of vitiation of ''dosha'' and other specific factors responsible for causing disease or impair the health of an individual. These other factors are discussed in the chapters. It also describes dietary regulations, causes of epidemics, basic body systems, acquiring knowledge of disease and patient, and medical education. Quantification of ''dosha'' is the most important factor because their vitiation is cause of all endogenous diseases. Without measuring the severity of ''dosha'' vitiation, the physician cannot manage the diseases properly. | + | The word ''Vimana'' literally means specific measurement. [[Vimana Sthana]] is about quantification of vitiation of ''dosha'' and other specific factors responsible for causing disease or impair health of an individual. It also describes dietary regulations, causes of epidemics, basic body systems, acquiring knowledge of disease and patient, and medical education. Quantification of ''dosha'' is the most important factor because their vitiation is cause of all endogenous diseases. Without measuring the severity of ''dosha'' vitiation, the physician cannot manage the diseases properly. |
− | The section describes the qualities of an ideal teacher, a medical student and how to acquire medical education. In this regard, means to evaluate a medical treatise and ways to enhance medical knowledge by organizing and attending medical conferences, group discussions and debates are described in detail. The section covers diverse fields like personal health, diet guidelines, social health, medical education, patient examination etc. | + | The section describes the qualities of an ideal teacher, a medical student and how to acquire medical education. In this regard, means to evaluate a medical treatise and ways to enhance medical knowledge by organizing and attending medical conferences, group discussions and debates are described in detail. The section covers diverse fields like personal health, diet guidelines, social health, medical education, patient examination etc. |