Understanding Heen Yog, Mithya Yog, and Ati Yog in IV Fluid Administration: A Comparative Analysis from Ayurveda, Karma Yog, and Modern Medical Science

  • Sachin Jadhav Associate Professor, Dept. of Rachana Sharir, P.V. Belhekar Ayurved Medical College, Bhanshivare, Newasa, Dist. Ahemadnagar, Maharashtra, India.
  • Aditi Sirsat Post Graduate Scholar, Dept. of Stri Rog evum Prasuti Tantra, Pravara Medical Trust's Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Shevgaon, Maharashtra, India.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.9.9.31
Keywords: Heen Yog, Mithya Yog, Ati Yog, Karma Yog, Ayurveda, IV fluids, Electrolyte imbalance, Asatmendriyartha Samyoga, Fluid therapy, Modern medicine

Abstract

Ayurveda offers a holistic framework for understanding the causes of disease, particularly through the concept of Asatmendriyartha Samyoga, involving Heen Yog (underuse), Mithya Yog (improper use), and Ati Yog (overuse). These can also be understood within the scope of Karma Yog, the philosophy that proper, timely action leads to positive outcomes. This paper explores how the administration of IV fluids, a critical medical intervention for correcting electrolyte imbalances, is a form of Karma, and when performed correctly, aligns with Karma Yog principles. Improper IV fluid use - whether through Heen Yog, Mithya Yog, or Ati Yog - can lead to adverse outcomes, thus emphasising the need for balance, skill, and timing in this therapeutic action. A synthesis of Ayurvedic texts and contemporary medical literature is presented to explore this concept.

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CITATION
DOI: 10.21760/jaims.9.9.31
Published: 2024-12-08
How to Cite
Jadhav, S., & Sirsat, A. (2024). Understanding Heen Yog, Mithya Yog, and Ati Yog in IV Fluid Administration: A Comparative Analysis from Ayurveda, Karma Yog, and Modern Medical Science. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 9(9), 197 - 199. https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.9.9.31
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Vol. 9 No. 9 (2024): SEPTEMBER
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