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SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF BALAGRAHA AND ITS MANAGEMENT

Karuna S. Ratnaparkhi* and Rajendra B. Thakare

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Abstract

Background:– Graharogas are special topic which constitutes the major portion of Kaumarbhritya. According to Ayurvedic principals ‘Disease can’t exist without a cause’, of course many times it is invisible, as invisible entities are more than visible entities. Invisible causes of disease are termed as Graharoga, Jatharini. Even diseases cannot be attributed to Bhootadi causes, when symptomatology does not match. Hence Graharogas are counted among the invisible causes of disease. Aim:- to study the Graharoga and its management principals mentioned in Ayuevedic classics scientifically. Materials and Methods:- Materials used for this literature review is obtained from original Ayurvedic classics; Brihatrai and Laghutraisamhitas along with relevant textbooks of Ayurveda and modern science of medicine. Literature reviewed from classics is analyzed scientifically with deep understanding of the concept putted inside the topic. The analyzed data with scientific contribution of different authors of expertise along with chronological progression of topic with further need to be done inside the study. Results:- Balagrahas are the infectious diseases which are caused by unhygienic conditions in the children. Conclusion:– Heal the atmosphere and the healed atmosphere will heal you….!!!

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