Abstract

THE CONCEPTUAL STUDY ON RAJAYAKSHMA

*Dr. Himadri Arya and Dr. Sanjay Kumar Singh

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Abstract

Health and wellness depend on a delicate balance between the mind, body, and spirit. It is the state of dynamic equilibrium of dosha- dhatumala and any disturbance in the equilibrium of all those results in Vyadhi (disease). Rajayakshma is a group of diseases which is known since ancient period. It is considered as Aupsargika Vyadhi (communicable disease) by Acharya Sushruta. It is one among the Astamahagada explained by Acharya Charaka and have rightly been termed as the king of diseases. The etiological factors of Rajayakshma are Sahasa (over exertion), Vegasandharana (suppression of the natural urges), Kshaya (depletion of tissue elements) and Vishamashana (irregular & improper diet) results in vitiation of Tridosha (dominance of Vata and Kapha Dosha) & Saptadhatu. Ayurveda classics gives importance on the Nidana, Samprapti, Lakshna and Sadhyasadhyata as the knowledge of these is very necessary before understanding Chikitsa. This paper is to be present to express the basic concept about the Rajayakshma to its full perspective.

Keywords: Rajayakshma, Aupsargika Vyadhi, Nidana, Samprapti, Lakshna and Sadhyasadhyata.