Abstract

SHATKRIYAKALA: A CLINICAL APPROACH

Dr. Ruchika C. Bhagwatkar*, Dr. J. V. Chopade and Dr. P. C. Yawatkar

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda is the knowledge of life. It is an organization of traditional medicine. Ayurveda has a main focus on maintenance of health and prevention from diseases. In ancient text there are some guidelines like Dincharya, Ritucharya etc. for maintaining health. an unique and important concept of shatkriyakala[1] is also mentioned by acharya sushruta for prevention and management of disease. This concept of shatkriyakala gives an indication about the succeeding stages of the diseases and accordingly preventive measures has been described to overcome complications. An early diagnosis of a disease will help the cure of the disease more successfully with planed management.

Keywords: Ayurveda, shatkriyakala, Dincharya, Ritucharya.