Clinical Application of Shadvidhopkrama: A Critical Review

Abstract

The eternal science of life Ayurveda has indicated various types of Chikitsa for the management of diseases. Amongst the Chikitsa mentioned, Shadvidopakrama bears lot of significance. In this context the knowledge of upakrama becomes very essential. The Sadvidhaupakrama, the combination of six prime upakramas of Ayurveda can be considered a part of Yuktivipashraya chikitsa. Sadvidha upakrama plans to act by balancing the proportion of the Panchamahabhutas in the body. In other words those substances or process which increases the agni, vayu and aakasha mahabhuta in the body can be termed as langhana. Result of any Upakrama is Dosha Saamyata. It is attained through balancing the Gunas, ultimately by achieving the Panchabhouthika stability. Whatever may be the treatment modalities it will come under the peer view of Shadvidhopkrama. That is the reason these principles of shadvidhopkrama are implemented in the day to day clinical practice