ROLE OF AYURVEDA IN COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

*Dr. Mahadev Sogi and Dr. Rahul Nigam

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda though an ancient medical science In the world, has clearly described such communicable diseases & their cause, mode of transmission, prevention as well as cure. Various terms like Janapadodhwansha (Charaka), Maraka (Sushruta) and Janamar (Bhela) have been used to describe the disease epidemic in Ayurveda and communicable diseases have been separately described as Aupasargika Roga. Interactions among agent, host and environment is responsible for emergence of infectious diseases. Prevention as well as cure of disease is goal of Ayurveda. Through maintainance of  Dincharaya, Rutucharya, Sadvritta, persons physical and mental health is secured. With the help of Panchakarma, Aushadha, & Rasayana these diseases can be cured. In this literary work effort has made to find how Ayurveda can help to face growing challenge of communicable diseases.

Keywords: Janapadodwamsa, maraka, janamar, aupasargika roga. Dinacharya, Rutucharya, Panchakarma.