Abstract

Dr. Archna Ekka*, Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj and Dr. Gitanjali Sasmal

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda is a body of knowledge that dates back thousands of years and strives to both preserve and treat the health of healthy people. Dosha, Dhatu, and Mala are balanced to achieve this. The concept of Kriyakala relates to the identification of the stage at which an illness is progressing, which aids in deciding on the most effective course of action to remedy the imbalance in Doshas (biological components). It is a composite term made up of the two words Kriya and Kala, where Kriya denotes the choice of therapy (medication, diet, and daily routine) used to treat the Dosha disruption and Kala denotes the stage of a disease's progression. The six phases stated by Acharya Sushruta provide insight into the body's current condition of sickness and direct us when to intervene. Kala has a significant position in Ayurveda since it is essential to both existence and destruction. Hence In order to fulfill the aim of Ayurveda, which is to recognize the stages of a disease's progression and choose the best course of action to cure the imbalance in Doshas. Kriyakala is crucial for early diagnosis, prognosis, and the adoption of appropriate preventive and curative measures in order to stop the spread of a disease and the complications that come along with it.