We can see how the concept of synergy and balance of bodily tissues and
humors is reflected and still of central importance in Modern medicine and
Physiology.
This Sanskrit root is used to remove the disease, to prevent disorders. The
management of the disease is also called Treatment. The word treatment in
Indian ayurvedic medicine doesn't
imply simply giving medicine, it covers the entire planned management of the
condition.
Sanskrit is a very rich language and there are many different tones of the
word treatment. These synonyms are quite informing about the various aspects of
treatment. Indian Ayurvedic Medicine harbors the concept of Total Quality
Medicine right from ancient times. Its detailed planning is reflected in the
various terms that are used for treatment.
-
Bhesaj: The material or process that helps to conquer the fear of disease.
-
Oushadham: The management of a disease by combining different herbs
in Indian ayurvedic
medicine.
-
Bhisajya: That which helps to conquer the fear of disease.
-
Agada: Using which disease is banished from the body.
-
Jayu: One that conquers the disease. (Amarkosha, Ramashrami 2/6/50)
-
Chikitsita: The process of Treatment.
-
Vyadhihara: Destroying the disease.
-
Pathya: Helpful in removing the disease by clearing the channels of body
and mind.
-
Sadhana: The tools of managing the disease.
-
Prayashchita: The role of disease as balancing the karmic debts. The
points toward the role of effectts of past life and present life actions in
producing the disease process. This is necessary to neutralize the effects of
impressions of past actions.
-
Prashamana: Pacifying the disease.
-
Prakritisthapana: Normalizing the natural state or healthy state of body
and mind. This refers to maintaining the stage of physiological homeostatis.
-
Hita: Beneficial for body and mind. (Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Section
1/1/3, Commentary By Chakrapani)
-
Kriya: The procedures that are involved in the process of treatment or
management of disease.
-
Upaya: The means or tools and planning that are used in the treatment.
-
Karma: The actions or disease management protocol adopted during
treatment.
-
Chesta: The planned and intentioned efforts for the treatment. (Amarkosha,
3/3/156-157)
-
Pravriti: Being inclined in and starting the treatment. (Charaka Samhita, Vimana Section, 8/77)
-
Karana: the herbs or other products used to treat the disorders. (Charaka
Samhita, Vimana Section, 8/87)
-
Pratikarma: The planning of treatment to counteract the disease process.
(Charaka Samhita, Vimana Section, 8/133)
-
Upakrama: The action or management protocol for the disease.(Charka
Samhita, Sutra Section, 22/42)
-
Bhisagjita: Meeting of the four pillars of treatment - physician, patient,
herbs, nurse. (Charaka Samhita, Sutra Section, 9/27)
-
Upachara: The treatment. (Charaka Samhita, Sharira Section, 4/57)
-
Nigraha: The suppression of the disease. (Charaka Samhita, Vimana Section,
7/34)
-
Vaidyakarma: The actions taken by the herbalist to treat the disease.
-
Bhisagkarma: The act of treatment by an ayurvedist.
-
Ullaghana: Getting beyond the disease toward health. (Amarkosha 2/6/57)
