Study of hetu of Rajayakshma

Abstract

Ayurveda - "science of life and longevity" is considered as the traditional system of medicine of India. The aim of this system is to prevent illness, heal the sick and preserve life.For the fulfillment of second aim of Ayurveda, it is necessary to diagnose the disease or vyadhi. It is not possible to cure a disease without proper diagnose. That is why Ayurveda has been described "Trisutra Ayurveda i.e. Hetu, Linga and Aushadha".The knowledge of Hetuor Nidana (causative factor of disease) is most important to cure a disease. In other words, Hetu is the first step towards the treatment. That is why it was described first in Trisutra, which also indicates its significance in Ayurvedic system of medicine.According to Ayurvedic classics, evade the cause (hetu) of disease is also a part of treatment of that particular disease because evading the cause of disease can also prevent the pathogenesis of that disease. That is why the detail and complete knowledge of nidana of that particular disease is necessaryfor prevention as well as effective management. Therefore the present study has been designed to analyse and evaluate the complete concept and etiopathogenesis of Rajayakshma based on clinical survey, as a whole in light of Ayurvedic concepts.