ABSTRACT

Aim: This study attempts to explicate the concept of Rogamarga and its role in disease pathogenesis, prognosis and treatment. Materials and Methods: A sincere and deep analysis of various classic Ayurveda literatures along with their available commentaries have been done for this study. Modern texts, articles and websites have also been searched for the same. Background: Rogamarga is defined as the actual pathway through which a disease progresses. It indicates Doshagati which means movement of morbid state of Dosha (toxins) and their condition (Awastha) in their sites or Roga-Margawhich includes Shakha, Koshtha and Marma (vital organs). Result: Rogamarga is the Adhisthana (seat) of diseases or place of origin of disease. It has got a crucial role in determining the occurrence, progress and recurrence of a disease. Roga Marga is not different from Dosha-Margaor Dosha-Gati Marga. When Prakritadoshas travel through these structures, it is considered as physiological (Doshagati), whereas when morbid Doshas (toxins) travels through these structures, it is considered as pathological (Rogamarga). Conclusion: Rogamarga plays important role in occurrence, progress and recurrence of a disease and its knowledge can be crucial in diagnostic, prognostic and therapeutic applications. It lays the foundation for clinical analysis and successful treatment of a disease. Clinical significance: The thorough knowledge of the concept of Rogamarga including its anatomical, physiological and pathological aspects is detrimental in appreciating its role in complete understanding of Vyadhi in terms of Samprapti (pathogenesis), Nidana (diagnosis), Sadhyasadhyata (prognosis) and Chikitsa (treatment). Keywords: Rogamarga, Shakha, Koshtha, Marmasthisandhi, Doshagati, Systematic
Publication date: 01/07/2022

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2022/11.7.6244