NIJA AND AGANTU VYADHI: CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE IN AYURVEDA

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Auteur principal: *1Chaithrashree S., 2Shrinath M. Vaidya
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contents <p><span>Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine, classifies diseases (<em>Vyadhi</em>) based on their etiological origins into <em>Nija</em> (endogenous) and <em>Agantuja </em>(exogenous). This fundamental distinction underpins Ayurvedic diagnosis, pathogenesis, and therapeutic strategies. Nija <em>Vyadhis</em> arise primarily from internal imbalances of the bodily humors (<em>Doshas</em>), while <em>Agantuja Vyadhi’s</em> are initiated by external factors.<sup>[1]</sup> This article delves into the classical conceptualization of <em>Nija</em> and <em>Agantuja Vyadhi</em>, drawing from authoritative Ayurvedic texts. It explores their distinct etiological factors (Nidana), pathogenic pathways (<em>Samprapti</em>), and characteristic manifestations. Crucially, the article examines the interplay (<em>Anubandha</em>) between these two categories, where one can lead to or complicate the other. The clinical relevance of this classification is highlighted through its impact on treatment principles (<em>Chikitsa</em>), demonstrating how understanding the <em>Nija</em> or <em>Agantuja</em> nature of a disease, and any subsequent <em>Dosha</em> involvement, dictates specific therapeutic interventions. This conceptual framework remains profoundly relevant for Ayurvedic practice, offering a nuanced approach to personalized patient care.</span></p>
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*1Chaithrashree S., 2Shrinath M. Vaidya
<p><span>Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine, classifies diseases (<em>Vyadhi</em>) based on their etiological origins into <em>Nija</em> (endogenous) and <em>Agantuja </em>(exogenous). This fundamental distinction underpins Ayurvedic diagnosis, pathogenesis, and therapeutic strategies. Nija <em>Vyadhis</em> arise primarily from internal imbalances of the bodily humors (<em>Doshas</em>), while <em>Agantuja Vyadhi’s</em> are initiated by external factors.<sup>[1]</sup> This article delves into the classical conceptualization of <em>Nija</em> and <em>Agantuja Vyadhi</em>, drawing from authoritative Ayurvedic texts. It explores their distinct etiological factors (Nidana), pathogenic pathways (<em>Samprapti</em>), and characteristic manifestations. Crucially, the article examines the interplay (<em>Anubandha</em>) between these two categories, where one can lead to or complicate the other. The clinical relevance of this classification is highlighted through its impact on treatment principles (<em>Chikitsa</em>), demonstrating how understanding the <em>Nija</em> or <em>Agantuja</em> nature of a disease, and any subsequent <em>Dosha</em> involvement, dictates specific therapeutic interventions. This conceptual framework remains profoundly relevant for Ayurvedic practice, offering a nuanced approach to personalized patient care.</span></p>
title NIJA AND AGANTU VYADHI: CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE IN AYURVEDA
url https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17224908