Abstract

Dr. Malavika V. S.*, Dr. Malavi Shayan and Dr. Vikram S.

ABSTRACT

Avarana which is a distinctive concept is used to explore the pathogenesis of a disease in ayurveda where the diagnosis is complicated or confused. As the word suggests it is an obstruction or covering of doshas peculiarly of Vata dosha by other factors in our body such as other dosas or mala etc. It is one of the least exlpored or least understood concepts.[1] Many a times Avarana goes unnoticed during the diagnosis of a disease which affects the treatment and alter the results. Hence, for a doctor proper knowledge about Avarana is essential for precise diagnosis. Many disease condition occur due to avarana one such example is Swasa. Swasa has various nidhanas. Among that avarana of vata is one of the cause. As per Acharya Charaka, when he explained about avarana topic, he has mentioned about Anyonya avarana[2] caused by avarana of one type of vata by another type obstructing the passage and leading to diseases like Swasa etc. If it is clearly recognised, it will be of great help in clinical management which includes various Rasaoushadis, usage of which results in effective management of the condition.