Abstract

*Dr. Shashikala Kurbet, Dr. Pratibha Kulkarni, Dr. Veena S Kulkarni and Dr. Raviraj Kurbet

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda is the ancient science of life which deals with promotion of health, prevention of diseases as well as their treatment. Diagnosis is an important aspect in Ayurveda, which is based on etiological factors, pathogenesis, and clinical symptomology. Accurate diagnosis is as important as treating the disease thus diagnosis forms first step in management of diseases. Basically Ayurveda believes that diseases occur due to the imbalance state of Tridosha i.e. Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Their imbalance may occur due to various Nidanas (Causative factors) which may be Aharaja (Improper diet), Viharaja (Life style) or both and their effect are seen in the form of Linga (Symptom of the disease) for which Aushadha is essential. That is why our Acharyas have explained “Trisutra –Ayurveda” that is Hetu Linga and Aushadha. Hetu is the synonym of Nidana and it is the first and foremost factor which initiates the pathology. And it is crucial in diagnosis as well as in treatment. Diagnosis of the disease revolves around identification of causative factor and avoidance of the cause is the foremost principle of treatment. For the prevention and management of diseases and their complications it is necessary to follow the first line of treatment that is “Nidana Parivarjana”, thus in this study an attempt is made to study the importance of Nidana Parivarjana as a first line of treatment in all the diseases.