Diseases from an Ayurvedic Perspective
Humans are in a healthy state when Tridosa* is in balance, and diseases result when this equilibrium is vitiated. Depending on the origin diseases (rogas) can be two types: Nija rogas (endogenous) and Agantuja rogas (exogeneous).
Poor diets and irregular lifestyles contribute to endogenous diseases. This results in the Tridosa being in an unstable state before illness symptoms start to show up. Agantuja sickness is brought on by outside sources such as poison and injury. In this instance, the doshas become vitiated after the symptoms arise.
Additionally, diseases might affect the body or the psyche. Trigunas are the equivalent of tridosha for the mind. Sattav, Rajas, and Tamas are the trigunas. Sattav denotes equilibrium, Rajas represent an active state, and Tamjas denote an inert mental state.
The most crucial technique in Ayurveda for examining disorders is Nidhana Panchaka. It uses five tools to identify disease causes and forecast a favorable prognosis. It comprises of Nidana (identified the causes of the disease), Prag (identify early signs or symptoms of the disease), Laksana (specific signs and symptoms of a disease), Upasaya/Anupasaya (therapeutic test-reliving/aggravating factors), and Samprapti (pathogenisis).
Moreover, diseases can be categorized as asadhya (incurable) and sadhya (curable). Sadhya is again subdivided into sukha sadhya (easily curable) and Krcchra sadhya (curable, but with difficulty). Similarly, asadhya is divided into Yapya (palliable) and anupakrama (absolutely irreversible). Aupakrama cannot be treated, whereas yapya can be managed till death despite being incurable.
Sukha sadhya refers to illnesses whose symptoms are minor, and do not damage important organs like the brain or heart. In addition, the patient’s body is capable of tolerating a variety of medications, and he or she has good control over their senses.
Krcchra sadhya has opposite characteristics of sukha sadhya. Usually, Krcchra sadhya affect sensitive organs, the patient may be suffering from the disease for a long time; it may also affect the patient’s mental health due to anxiety, depression, fear of death, etc.
Krcchra sadhya is the complete opposite of sukha sadhya. Krcchra sadhya frequently damages delicate organs, the patient may suffer from it for a long time, and it may also have an effect on the patient’s mental health due to, among other things, anxiety, depression, and death worries.
Ayurveda, in contrast to modern medicine, explicitly defined Varjaniya roga lakshana and varjaniya rogi lakshana, which are, respectively, signs of diseases to be refused for treatment and traits of the patients to be rejected for therapy.
Varjaniya roga lakshana (signs of diseases to be refused for treatment) refers to ailments with characteristics that are opposed to those of sadhya (curable) ailments, such as people exhibiting deadly symptoms and malfunctioning sensory organs. Short-lived patients and those who are disobedient to doctors are examples of varjaniya rogi lakshana(features of the patient to be eliminated for treatment).
It is crucial that we never forget the need to preserve the homeostasis of our bodies. The body can tolerate small changes in this homeostasis, but only to a limited extent. Therefore, practice mindful eating, remain hydrated and active, as well as care for your mental wellness……
Foot Note
https://medium.com/@rakhi.iitdhn/tridosha-is-it-really-harmful-f52906ab6a6e
References
Charakasamhita
Ashtanghahrydam
