![]() This section relates mainly to therapeutics. Chikitsa Sthana is the most important section focusing on objectives of Ayurveda for preservation of health and treatment of diseased The medical practice of Kayachikitsa is based upon an intimate understanding of nutrition and the factors responsible for digestion, absorption and metabolism. Therefore, the word “Kaya-chikitsa” indicates medical management of diseases caused by impaired “Agni”. Literally, the term Kaya comprehends entire process of metabolism, rather than either anabolism as denoted by Deha or catabolism denoted by Sharira. Therefore, the treatment is based upon correcting the digestion and metabolism. It is important to note that the status of health and etio-pathogenesis of disease depends upon status of Agni (digestion and metabolism). The term Chikitsa means treatment or therapy. Yonivyapat ChikitsaĬhikitsa Sthana deals with the study of preservation of health, prevention and management of various diseases. Sutra Sthana, Nidana Sthana, Vimana Sthana, Sharira Sthana, Siddhi Sthanaġ. ![]() ![]() Charak Samhita Chikitsa Sthana-Preamble Section/Chapter ![]()
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