PANDEMIC INFECTIOUS DISEASES W.S.R. TO SANKRAMAK ROGA: A REVIEW BASED ON AYURVEDA SAMHITAS
Dr. Ashwini Kumar Vidyarthi* and Dr. Suraj Khodre
ABSTRACT
The advancement of science and research increases life span of human being but on the other threat of Sankramak Roga also increasing day by day due to the vitiated state of Vayu, Jala, Doshas & Dhatu. Development of medical system in India started with the early development of civilization and Ayurveda is practiced in India since Vedic period. Various literatures of Ayurveda like Charak Samhita described concept of Janpadodhwansa (mass destruction) and epidemics. Charaka Samhita depicts the role of amalgamation of causative factor like Doshas and Dushyas in relation with occurrence of disease. If these factors multiply by huge exposure of Krimi in very short period of time then it leads spread of diseases on large scale. Sankramak Roga spread from one person to another or from an animal to a person. Vihara, Anindra, stress, pollution and health status is degrading day by day therefore risk of Sankramak roga is also increases. Ayurveda described Sankramak roga, their cause, mode of transmission and their prevention along with treatment modalities.
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