Vikriti (Sanskrit: विकृतिः, also spelled as vikruti) means change or alteration of any kind as of purpose, mind, form, and nature.[1] Vikriti is abnormal, differing from the normal state, structure, or condition.[2] In the context of Ayurveda, change from a natural or healthy state to sickness is denoted by the term ‘vikriti’[3]. Any alteration in prakriti leads to disequilibrium and disease. This article describes the concept and practical application of vikriti in Ayurveda.
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| Section/Chapter/topic | Concepts/Vikriti |
|---|---|
| Authors |
Rai Shalini 1, Manjusha P. 1 |
| Reviewer | Basisht G.2, |
| Editor | Deole Y.S.3 |
| Affiliations |
1 Department of Roga Nidana, All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi, India 2 Rheumatologist, Orlando, Florida, U.S.A. 3 Department of Kayachikitsa, G. J. Patel Institute of Ayurvedic Studies and Research, New Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat, India |
| Correspondence emails |
vd.shalinirai@gmail.com, carakasamhita@gmail.com |
| Publisher | Charak Samhita Research, Training and Development Centre, I.T.R.A., Jamnagar, India |
| Date of publication: | January 03, 2023 |
| DOI | 10.47468/CSNE.2023.e01.s09.125 |
References
- ↑ Monier-Williams (1899), Monier William's Sanskrit-English Dictionary, 2nd Ed., Oxford University Press
- ↑ 4 Code: SAT-C.84. National AYUSH Morbidity and Standardized Terminologies Electronic Portal by Ministry of AYUSH Available on http://namstp.ayush.gov.in/#/Ayurveda
- ↑ [Cha.Sa. Vimana Sthana 8/101]