Overview of Leena Dosha and Sthambita Dosha

Abstract

In Ayurveda Doshas are responsible for both health and disease in an individual. To cause any disease the Doshas should get vitiated. Doshas plays a major role in Dosha, Dhatu and Mala, as Doshas vitiate Dhatu and Mala leads to different Avastha of the Doshas. Diseases are manifested based on Avasthas of Doshas like Vriddhi, Kshaya, Prakopa, Upasthita Doshas. Similarly, the concept of Leenadosha and Sthambitadosha where the Leenadosha are said to be hidden or concealed or not completely seen hence they do not manifest Vyadhi, unless it attains favorable condition to manifest itself and Sthambitadosha is one among the Doshavstha where the Doshas are immoveable and it becomes stiff by obstructing the normal Gati of the other Doshas. There comes the importance of understanding the concept of Leenadosha and Sthambitadosha in detail for better diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.