CONCEPT OF KLEDA IN AYURVEDA LITERATURE – A REVIEW ARTICLE
Authors: Jyani HP , DAHILEKAR H, SANDEEP G. DAHILEKAR* AND GAURAV MALVIYA

ABSTRACT
In Ayurveda texts directly clinical utility of the knowledge of Kleda have not been established yet. So, we need to understand it with differential conditions explained for the pathophysiology of the diseases in association with Kleda. Hence Kleda association with Rasavaha, Raktavaha, Udakavaha, Lasikavaha Srotas in the form of waste of Kapha Dosha. As well some incidence association with especially Mootra and Sweda in Trimala. The biggest power source for all Kapha is Kledak Kapha which is located in Aamashaya in association with Pachak Pitta and saman vayu. Kledan, Vilodan, Vidravibhavan are the function of Kledak Kapha with Dhatvagni metabolism as a by-product as Kledanaat to remove waste material is a Karma of Kleda which changes situationally. Kledak Kapha is responsible for the formation of first Ahariya Rasa with the help of Kledan Karma. It reflects in the functionality and Guna and Karma of Kleda. The end results of Vikrut Kleda ends in Aam-nirmiti with formation of Ajeerna. Also its responsible for arising a disease like Kushtha, Pidika, Prameha etc. Aim: To elaborate the concept of Kleda according to Bruhadtrayi. Objectives: To establish role and functional utility of Kleda with basic fundamental principle of Ayurveda. Material and Methods: We used Charak Samhita, Sushrut Samhita and Astang Hradaya, which all are based literature of Ayurveda for understand and justification of this concept of Kleda. Keywords : Prakruta Kleda, Vikruta Kleda, Kledak Kapha, Mootra, Sweda, Dhatu (Rasa, Mamsa, Meda), Agni, Annapachan, Inflammatory diseases, Non inflammatory diseases, C-reactive Protien, Micro and Macro urine albumin
Publication date: 05/03/2022
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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2022/11.3.1039