AIAPGET Ayurveda Kayachikitsa Syllabus

Kayachikitsa syllabus — full chapter and topic list

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1. 1

   Introduction to Kayachikitsa

   2 topics

   • Principles of Treatment
   • Preventive Measures
2. 2

   Management of Diseases

   3 topics

   • Jwara (Fever)
   • Kasa (Cough)
   • Shwasa (Asthma)

Kayachikitsa flashcards for AIAPGET Ayurveda

25 of 58 cards from the Kayachikitsa deck — real questions with worked answers.

1. In Ayurveda, what is the definition of 'Chikitsa' (treatment)?

   Chikitsa is the set of measures that restore equilibrium of the dhatus (doshas, dhatus, malas); it is the management that brings deranged factors back to their normal balanced state (dhatu-samya).

2. What are the four pillars (Chatushpada) of treatment in Charaka Samhita?

   Bhishak (physician), Dravya/Aushadha (drugs), Upasthata (nursing attendant), and Rogi (patient) — each ideally possessing four good qualities.

3. What is the primary aim (Prayojana) of Ayurveda regarding treatment?

   Swasthasya swasthya rakshanam (preservation of health of the healthy) and Aturasya vikara prashamanam (alleviation of disorders of the diseased).

4. What are the two broad classifications of Chikitsa based on approach?

   Shodhana (purificatory/elimination therapy) and Shamana (palliative/pacificatory therapy).

5. Name the six Shamana measures (Shadvidha Upakrama / Langhana-Brimhana group) as per Charaka.

   Langhana, Brimhana, Rukshana, Snehana, Swedana, and Stambhana — the six therapeutic measures.

6. What is the difference between Shodhana and Shamana therapy?

   Shodhana expels aggravated doshas out of the body (e.g., Panchakarma); Shamana pacifies doshas in situ without expelling them (e.g., deepana, pachana, fasting).

7. What are the components of Panchakarma (the five purificatory procedures)?

   Vamana (emesis), Virechana (purgation), Basti (enema), Nasya (nasal medication), and Raktamokshana (bloodletting).

8. What is the threefold classification of treatment as 'Trividha Chikitsa'?

   Daivavyapashraya (spiritual/divine therapy), Yuktivyapashraya (rational drug/diet therapy), and Sattvavajaya (psychotherapy/mind control).

9. Define 'Nidana Parivarjana' as a principle of treatment.

   Avoidance/removal of the causative factors (nidana) of a disease — considered the first and foremost line of treatment for any disorder.

10. What is the principle of 'Samanya-Vishesha' applied in treatment?

    Like increases like (samanya) and unlike decreases unlike (vishesha); substances with similar qualities augment a dhatu, those with opposite qualities diminish it — the basis of rational therapeutics.

11. What is 'Yukti' in the context of treatment (Yuktivyapashraya Chikitsa)?

    Yukti is rational planning — the appropriate combination/application of drugs, diet, and procedures based on reasoning, dose, time, and the patient's condition.

12. What is 'Pathya' and 'Apathya'?

    Pathya is wholesome diet/regimen beneficial to the body and disease channels; Apathya is unwholesome diet/regimen harmful to them. Diet regulation is integral to Chikitsa.

13. What are the two types of Shodhana based on doshic direction?

    Urdhwabhaga (upward elimination, e.g., Vamana for Kapha) and Adhobhaga (downward elimination, e.g., Virechana for Pitta).

14. Which dosha is primarily eliminated by Vamana, Virechana, and Basti respectively?

    Vamana - Kapha; Virechana - Pitta; Basti - Vata.

15. What is 'Santarpana' and 'Apatarpana' Chikitsa?

    Santarpana is nourishing/replenishing therapy (Brimhana) for depletion conditions; Apatarpana is depleting/reducing therapy (Langhana) for excess/santarpanajanya conditions.

16. Define Swasthavritta and its relation to preventive medicine.

    Swasthavritta is the code of conduct (daily, seasonal, ethical regimens) for maintaining health and preventing disease in a healthy individual — Ayurveda's preventive branch.

17. What is Dinacharya?

    The prescribed daily regimen (e.g., Brahma muhurta waking, oral hygiene, abhyanga, vyayama, snana, ahara) followed to maintain health and prevent disease.

18. What is Ritucharya?

    The seasonal regimen — diet and conduct adjustments according to the six ritus (seasons) to prevent seasonal accumulation/aggravation of doshas.

19. What are the two kala (periods) of the year governing Ritucharya, and the doshic effect?

    Adana kala (Uttarayana - debilitating, strength decreases) and Visarga kala (Dakshinayana - nourishing, strength increases).

20. What is 'Ritu Shodhana' as a preventive measure?

    Seasonal purification — performing Panchakarma at appropriate seasons (e.g., Vamana in Vasanta, Virechana in Sharad, Basti in Varsha) to prevent doshic accumulation.

21. What is the concept of 'Rasayana' in prevention?

    Rasayana is rejuvenation therapy that promotes optimal dhatu quality, immunity (vyadhikshamatva), longevity, and prevents ageing and disease.

22. What is 'Vyadhikshamatva' and its significance?

    Vyadhikshamatva is the body's resistance/immunity to disease — capacity to prevent disease occurrence and to resist its progression; bala (ojas) is its substrate.

23. What are the 'Sadvritta' and its role?

    Sadvritta is the code of good ethical and social conduct (mental and behavioral regimen) that maintains mental health and prevents psychosomatic disorders.

24. Name the three 'Upastambha' (sub-pillars) supporting life and health.

    Ahara (food), Nidra (sleep), and Brahmacharya (regulated sexual conduct) — proper use of these maintains health.

25. What is the concept of 'Vegadharana' relevant to prevention?

    Suppression of natural urges (adharaniya vega) causes disease; their non-suppression and avoidance of forcing urges (dharaniya vega for emotions) is preventive.

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