STANDING OF A COMPREHENSIVE NOTION OF CAUSATION AND PATHO-GENESIS IN PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION OF AN AILMENT W.S.R. TO SHADAKRIYAKALA.

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Authors: Kamleshwar Prasad, KM Shailja Singh
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Abstract

The Purpose of Ayurveda is to keep a creature healthy by preventing disease and curing the disease if they are suffering from it. A similar concept in contemporary science illustrates that prevention is better than cure. For prevention and intervention of ailments, the most valuable element is knowledge of the causation concept of dis-ease. In Ayurveda, Shadkriya provides the concepts of germination and the progression of disease, which is why it may be called the stages of pathogenesis. So, this concept is crucial for understanding the diagnosis, progno-sis, intervention, and prevention of the disease. In the early stages of medical science, there was limited infor-mation about aetiology because our tools and techniques were less advanced than in the modern era. Still, in the current era, we utilize technology and observe that several factors are directly or indirectly responsible for caus-ing or influencing the disease, so this concept is continually updated. Currently, the most advanced theory is the web causation theory. In ancient science, several pieces of evidence existed and are well classified in various ways. This concept was illustrated beyond pathogens like viruses, bacteria, and fungi in the very early era. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: - Present conceptual evaluation is done with the following objectives. • To develop the most appropriate and comprehensive concept of causation of disease. • To elaborate on the natural history of disease and its stages with respect to Shadkriyakala • To design the level of prevention of a disease. • To architect the mode of intervention of disease on behalf of aetiology and pathogenesis.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Traditional Chinese Medicine Studies History of Medicine Studies Medicine History and Philosophy

Publication details

Journal / source
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Pages
118–118
Publication date
19 January 2026
Language
EN