AY5117 Ayurvedic Systemic Pathology I

This series provides essential knowledge about the ayurvedic wisdom of the structure of disease, the ability to analyze the extent of pathogenesis and the causative factors, and the ability to develop appropriate solutions that provide a pathway to maintain or regain health and rejuvenation. This first course in the series provides in-depth coverage of nidana (diagnosis) and samprapti (pathogenesis), causative factors in disease, and the ayurvedic pathogenesis model with emphasis on stages 4-6 as it is applied to root-cause analysis involving prakruti/vikruti (state of balance/imbalance), agni (digestive fire), ama (toxins), gunas (qualities, attributes), and gross and subtle realms. Students gain understanding and insight of the qualities of the different stages of samprapti and corresponding solution pathways.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

AY5122

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