ETIOPATHOGENESIS OF PCOS IN COGNATION TO SHATKRIYAKALA: A REVIEW
Temani Rashmi*, Sharma Surendra Kumar, Choudhary Poonam
ABSTRACT
The term "Kriya Kala" refers to recognizing the stages of disease progression, which is often compared to pathogenesis. It emphasizes the timing of treatment or intervention during the manifestation of a disease. Acharya Susruta, in the 21st chapter of Sutrasthana, elaborated on the concept of Shatkriyakala, which includes six stages: Sanchaya, Prakopa, Prasara, Sthansamshraya, Vyaktavastha, and Bhedavastha. "Shat" means six, "Kriya" means action or treatment, and "Kala" means time or period. Hence, Shatkriyakala refers to the appropriate periods for taking action or treatment. Acharya Sushruta has described ‘Shat Kriyakala’ for the development of any disease which seems to be more logical and scientific in considering etiopathogenesis of PCOS according to Ayurveda. Here, a humble attempt is being made to describe pathogenesis of PCOS on the basis of ‘Shat Kriyakala.’ There are few research completely based on PCOS. Many of Ayurvedic researchers discuss this disease in different types of Vandhyatva and Aartavdushti.
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