European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

AUPASARGIKA VYADHI (INFECTIOUS DISEASES) IN CHILDREN AND THEIR AYURVEDA MANAGEMENT: A REVIEW

Dr. Sandesh Bhiwaji Lade* and Dr. Amarsinh Prakash Khokle

ABSTRACT

The childhood age of children in Ayurveda described as Shishu, Bala or Kumara Avastha, this stage characterizes by lack of immunity and high provenances of infectious disease. Kumara Avastha is stage of mental and physical development thus special attention require during this phase. The Ayurveda stream of Kaumarabhrityaka provides information regarding the pediatric diseases (Bala Roga) and their management. The Ayurveda Kaumarabhritya described various aspects related to the children health and their nutritional requirements. The Ksheerada Avastha also witnesses many pathological conditions due to the vitiation of Dhatri and Stanya, etc. The vitiation of Dosh, Mala and Agni leads pathological manifestation in Kumara Avastha. This stage of age mainly witnessed prevalence of Aupasargika Vyadhi (Infectious Diseases). Diminish state of Vyaadhikshamatva increases chances of Aupasargika Vyadhi in children. Ayurveda advocated many preventive and therapeutic approaches for curing infectious diseases in Kumara Avastha.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Vyaadhikshamatva, Kumara Avastha, Infection, Bala Roga.