Abstract

PARINAMA SHOOLA IN AYURVEDA: AN OVERVIEW THROUGH THE LENS OF GUNA SIDDHANTA

Dr. Varsha Murthy*, Dr. Sudeesha J.

Abstract

Parinama Shoola which is Pitta pradhana, Trishoshaja Vyadhi by Vijay Rakshita[1], also one of the diseases of Annavaha strotas, commonly known as duodenal ulcer, is a prevalent disease often linked to a stressful lifestyle. The influence of the Western dietary habits increases the susceptibility to this condition. Duodenal Ulcers are significantly more common than Gastric Ulcers, with an incidence rate of 30-60% and they are 5-10 times more frequent.[2] This study helps in understanding the Parinama Shoola the disorder of the annavaha strotas with the help of Guna Siddhanta, which will further help in knowing Nidana Panchakas based upon gunas and thus planning treatment accordingly, and application of the Guna Siddhanta in the Duodenal Ulcer with an integral approach.

Keywords: Parinama Shoola, Pitta dosha, Annavaha Srotas, Duodenal Ulcer, Vijay Rakshit, Amashyaotha vyadhi.