Avasthic Chikitsa (Stagewise treatment) in Shalya shastra- A Literature Review.

Dr Amit Shedge; Dr. Pramod Chaugale; Dr. Sayyad Mushruf

Volume : IX, Issue : VIII, August - 2020

Avasthic Chikitsa (Stagewise treatment) in Shalya shastra- A Literature Review.

Dr Amit Shedge, Dr. Pramod Chaugale, Dr. Sayyad Mushruf

Abstract :

The stagewise chikitsa in shalya shashtra is mentioned by Acharya Sushrut in Sushrut samhita. The stagewise chikitsa is mentioned at different places for same purpose in Ayurveda samhita. This is important during treatment of disease. This concept is useful to learn, to use and to teach to the students. If the disease is treated in Amaavastha further progression of disease stopped. Also further complication should be avoided. The benefit of the avastic chikitsa is one can avoid operative by treating in first phase ie amaavastha. So it is relevant to review the description available in the ayurvedic text books in relation to stagewise chikitsa.