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Samhita Siddhant

AYURVED SAMHITA AND SIDDHANT (Basic principle and fundamentals of Ayurveda)

The knowledge of Ayurved was recalled by Lord Brahma.  He transfers his noble knowledge of Ayurved to God Daksha Prajapati who, in turn, passed it totally to twin brothers (Ashvinikumars) who were the physician of the Gods. The Ashvinikumars then offered this knowledge to the king of gods i.e. Lord Indra. From Indra, the knowledge of Ayurved descended to earth in two different ways.

Samhita –Siddhanta department is the most important department of Ayurveda. This department deals with the study of basic principles of Ayurveda which are described in classical treatise i.e. Ayurveda Samhitas. Samhitas are basically written in Sanskrit. Ayurveda is totally incomplete without Samhita. It is the part and parcel of the holistic way of treatment which is followed since decades. Samhita is the root of all the branches, though many modifications have been made through several research and development basic principles stays same.

Modern age proudly displays a lifestyle where work communication, business & travel has been made extremely easy for humans, with various gadgets & machines equipped with previously unheard-of electronic technology still in spite of these comfort life has become more complex & competitive. Man finds himself more under stress as ever before. Ayurveda is a science of life which is flowing continuously for public welfare.

Shudha Prayoga (Pure Treatment):

“Shudh” means “nirdosha” Any treatment is said to be pure only if it treats one ailment & does not give rise to any other ailment or any side-effects. This type of treatment is mentioned in charaka Samhita- “the therapy which while curing one disease provokes another is not the correct one; the correct therapy is the one which while curing a disease does not provoke the manifestation of another disease.” In present era, when society’s tolerance power is decreasing day by day and treatment applied to every individual is same irrespective of their bala (strength). Ayurved samhitas are the only one which has mentioned separate treatment for both weak and strong patient. A patient should be examined so as to obtain knowledge regarding the span of life, strength and the intensity of morbidity. Hence the purpose of examination is to obtain the knowledge relating to strength of the individual and the intensity of morbidity, because it is on the basis of morbidity that the dosage of therapy is determined and latter is depended upon the strength or the power of resistance of individual.

SOME SPECIAL FEATURES OF SAMHITAS

  • Acharya Charak was the first person who explain the concept of Swabhoparamvada (the theory of natural homeostasis)

  • Acharya Charak mentioned the anatomy of the human body and various organs. He gave 360 as the total number of Asthi (bones), including teeth and sockets of the teeth in the jaw present in the body

  • Acharya Charak mentioned ethical charter for medical practitioners two centuries before Hippocratic Oath

  • Acharya Charak was the first physician to present the concept of Pachan (digestion), (metabolism) and Vyadhishamatwa (immunity).

All these credit goes to Punarvasu Atreya, Agnivesha, Acharya Charak and Pandita Dridhabala who are the Preceptor, composer, reviser and amender respectively. Samhitas not only gives knowledge about Ayurveda in its totality but also explain the logic and philosophy on which this system of medicine is based.

Coming to cancer, no one can deny the fact that, cancer one of the deadly challenges, drastically in 21st century, has now officially become the most dangerous killer in the world according to the World Health Organization. Thousands of herbal and traditional compounds are being tested and analysed worldwide to validate their use as anticancer drugs. Also, the Panchakarma - the detoxification procedures mentioned in Ayurvedic literatures are proving best in cancer treatment.

There are different concepts explained in Ayurveda with respect to cancer like,

  • Tridosh sanghat (breaking the chain of pathogenesis)
  • Concept of AAM and AGNI
  • Concept of Strotas dushti
  • Visarpa (malignant or spreading type of cancer)

For the cancer patients who are undergoing chemotherapy or radiation, should be treated with Pittashamak (heat reducing), Rakta Prasadak (circulation and immunity boosting), Balya (strengthening) and Brihan Kalpas (Tonics). Various Daaha Shamak Lepas are used to get rid of burning sensation. Spiritual treatment is also important for mental support. To avoid metastasis, it is necessary to give Ghritpaan (ghee), Raktamokshan (bloodletting), Mridu Virechan (mild purgation) and Basti(enema) Chikitsa. Because metastasis is Prasaravastha of the cancer. In Ayurvedic text, use of Kshara (Bahya and Abhyantar) for Arbuda, Granthi have been mentioned, researches have been done on the successful use of turmeric, Gomutra, Neem and Tulasi in cancer patients. Uses of plants like Kanchanar, Varun, Bhallatak and the minerals like Shilajit and Hirak have been mentioned in Ayurvedic text in the treatment of Tridosh Sanghataj diseases.

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