| ABOUT THE BOOK : | Charakasamhita is a famous Ayurvedic text. It is one among the Brihatrayi. Present book contains Nidana, Vimana, Sharira, Indriya, Kalpa and Siddhi Sthana of Caraka Samhita.[BREAK][BREAK]Nidanasthan contains 8 chapters. General Panchalakshana Nidana, etiology, pathogenesis, types, prodromal symptoms, symptoms, prognosis etc of jvara (fever)is described in first chapter, same of Raktapitta, Gulma, Pramehs, Kushtha, Rajyakshma, Unmada and Apasmara are described in subsequent chapters.[BREAK][BREAK]Vimanasthana also contains 8 chapters. Many basic concepts of Ayurveda like Rasa (taste), Dosha, Aharavidhivishesha ayatana, properties of various types of Bhojan like Ushnabhojan, Snigdhabojan etc are discussed. Ama, Amavisha, Amadosha chikitsa, causes of Janapadodvamsa (epidemics), various types of Desha, 3types of perception viz. Pratyaksha, Anumana, Aptopadesha, various types of Srotas (channels) and their normalcy and abnormalities, causes of vitiation of Dosha, various types of worm infestations and their treatments, Characteristic features of various types of Prakriti, Ssara, list of drugs under Madhura, Amla, Lavana, Katu, Tikta and Kahaya skanda etc are discussed.[BREAK][BREAK]Sharirasthana also contains 8 chapters. It contains Ayurvedic anatomical and physiological descriptions. A detailed description of external and internal body parts, descriptions on Skin, various Asthi, Kala, Snayu, Peshi, Sira, Dhamani, Ashya, Srotas, their seats and properties are also described. Monthly care of pregnant, treatment of certain diseases of pregnant, pediatric house and pediatric care are explained.[BREAK][BREAK]Indriya sthana contains 12 chapters. It mainly describes of various good and bad omen and fatal signs. Kalpasthan contains 12 chapters. It mainly describes about the drugs/Kalpa used as Vaman, Virechana etc. Various combinations of drugs along with the main drugs like Ikshvaku, Damargava, Aragvadha, Vatsaka, Trivrit, Lodra, Esvari etc. are explained in detail.[BREAK][BREAK]Siddhi Sthana also contains 12 chapters. Procedures, types, suitable and unsuitable persons of Various Panchakarma procedures like Vaman, Virechana, Vasti, Dhumapana, Nasya etc are explained. Features and adverse effects of excess and low performances of these procedures and their treatments are explained in detail. |
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