Contribution of Charaka Nidana Sthana in Roga Vinishchaya

Abstract

Ayurveda is the science of life and the soul of Ayurveda resides in the Samhitas. The three main Samhitas of Ayurveda also known as Brihatrayi are Charak Samhita, Sushruta Samhita and Ashtang Hridaya. Charak Samhita is useful for not only those who want to improve and maintain their health and happiness but also to find cure of diseased i.e. treatment. Before understanding the treatment, it is very necessary to understand the Etiopathogenesis of a disease with the help of Nidanapanchaka (Nidana, Purvarupa, Rupa, Upshaya, Samprapti). Each component of Nidanapanchaka helps a physician for better understanding of disease progress and treatment. The area or Sthana where Charaka narrates the Nidanapanchaka of diseases is actually termed as Nidana Sthana. Here in this article, we will try to explore about Nidana Sthana of Charak Samhita.