ABSTRACT

Ayurveda gives priority to maintain the healthy state of individual & to treat the disease of patient. Everyone is liking towards maintain the health, and all tries for the same. Equilibrium state of Dosha, Agni, Dhatu, Mala and Kriya is symbol of healthy status of human being. Acharya Charaka has mentioned Dashavidha Pareeksha for assessing status of strength of Aatura (Patient). Samhanana examination is one out of them. In the definition of Samhanana; Raktadhatu, Mansadhatu and Asthidhatu is mentioned. Structural and functional aspect of these three dhatus i.e. Rakta, Mansa and Asthi should be considered for Samahana. To rule out Samhanana of an individual whether it is Uttama, Madhayama or Hina; we must take consideration qualities, quantity & functions of Dhatu. It reflects strength of Dhatu. In Other word we can say, it gives idea about capacity of Dhatu (Vyadhik shamatva) against disease forming process (Vyadhijananam). Jivanam & Dhatupooranam are the function of the Raktadhatu, Lepana & Dehadharana are the function of the Mansa & Asthidhatu concerned with Samhanana. Samhanana is a broad concept put forward by Acharya charaka, He has provided an idea about what we should have to thing for Samhanana. It is one of the examination tools for to evaluate strength of patient. It is my petit effort to highlight importance of concerned body entities in Samahana or compactness of the body Keywords: Asthidhatu, Bala, Mansadhatu, Raktadhatu, Samhanana
Publication date: 15/12/2021

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2021/10.12.1014