Abstract

REVIEW OF AYURVEDA SAMHITAS ON MICROBIAL DISEASES W.S.R. TO JANPADODHWANS

Hrishabh Datt Sharma* and Indumati Sharma

Abstract

Ayurveda described concepts of Bhoota–Graha Rogas as disease of microorganism which mainly arises when Sharir Bala get reduced. Currently diseases like H1N1 influenza, Swine flu, Ebola, Covid-19 etc. are the recent examples. These are big challenges & creating a burden over health care system. In Ayurvedic literatures the communicable diseases are mentioned under the Janapadoddhvamsa and Aupasargik Rogas. Its causative agents, method of prevention has been clearly explained. To manage Janapadoddhvamsa it is advised to include the usage of Rasayana therapy, Panchkarama procedures, Sadvrit Paalan (code of right conducts) and Aachara Rasyana i.e behavioural therapy, Dhupan Karma (Fumigation) and Vaad Chikitsa (Sound therapy).

Keywords: Ayurveda, Janpadodhwans, Aupasargik Rogas, Bhoota–Graha Roga, Rasayana, Panchkarma.