Understanding of Upadhatu Pradoshaja Vikara

Abstract

Ayurveda apart from providing therapeutic measures for disease, emphasis more on maintenance and promotion of health. Life is sustained if Dosha, Dhatu, Mala and Agni are in state of equilibrium and Indriya, Mana, Atma are Prasanna. Vikaras are manifested if any of the imbalances occurs to the basic components of Shareera. Amongst all basic components, Upadhatu has been discussed here to enlighten the disease manifests by them. Updhatus are the one which are derived from Sara Bhaga of each Dhatu which supports the Dhatus. Knowledge of Updhatu could be beneficial to introduce the known and lesser-known concepts related to manifestation of various diseases. Ayurvedic concept of Pradoshaja Vikara determines profound insight in understanding the disease and its manifestation. This article emphasis to understand the concept of Updhatu Pradoshaja Vikaras.