Abstract

Rupali*, Rajesh Kumar Manglesh, Akhilesh Kumar Srivastava, Swapnil Saini and Pooja Sharma

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda has expounded on a number of concepts pertaining to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Among its many approaches to disease diagnosis and cure is the concept of Nidan panchak. Nidan panchak is a significant technique for diagnosing diseases, in which the prognosis and contributing factors are critical in determining the specific types of diseases. Nidan, Purvarupa, Rupa, Upshaya, and Samprati are subtypes that make up Nidana panchak. The causes of the disease are Nidana initially, then early symptoms (Purvarupa) and signs (Rupa); examination techniques (Upshaya) aid in accurate diagnosis; and lastly, the pathogenesis of the disease (Samprati) appears as a progressive stage. The primary basis for diagnosing a disease is the patient's Prakriti, which is determined by the predominance of Doshas. Certain Doshas are influenced by specific etiological factors; therefore, the related Dosha vitiation can be determined by being aware of potential causative factors. The primary cause of Dosha imbalances is poor diet and daily routine; therefore, pathological events are only the result of the terrible behavior of the Ahara-Vihara.