Abstract

CLINICAL MANAGEMENT OF DOSHGATI

Priyanka A. Doras* and G. H. Kodwani

Abstract

Ayurveda is based on three factors that is Vata, Pitta, kapha responsible for regulation of all body functions and its regulation. Knowledge of Doshgati is the fundamental concept for diagnosis and therapeutics, usefulness is mentioned in Ayurvedic classics. Gati means movement and the word Doshgati implies movement of Dosha. Mahrashi Charaka illustrated Dvividha Doshgati i.e. Prakrut and Vikrut Gati and Trividha Doshgati i.e. Kshaya- Sthan- Vruddhi, Urdhva-Adho-Tiryaka, Shakha-Koshtha-Marmasthisandhi. In Prakrut state or Gati Dosha perform their normal functions and in Vikrut Gati Dosha are in hypostate or hyper state. The present study carried out with an aim to have a proper understanding of the Doshgati and its clinical importance. To limit the subject I focused on Kshay-Sthan-Vruddhi Gati.

Keywords: Doshgati, Kshay-Sthan-Vruddhi, Lakshnas of Doshkshay and Doshvruddhi.