Review Article on Etiopathogenesis (Samprapti) of Tamak Shwasa W.S.R. Kriyakala

Abstract

The Kriyakala describes the different stages or steps of the evaluative process of disease, ithelps to recognize
the stage (Avastha) of the disease thus help in early diagnosis, easy cure and prevent further complications.
All the three Acharya give stress on the need to recognize the disease in its Chayavasta itself and adopt
measure to interfere the disease Samprapti to abort the subsequent stages. Tamakashwasa is mentioned as a
one of the type of Shwasa Roga having Vataand Kapha dominancy in Samprapti. It is considered as Yapya
Vyadhi (incurable but manageable, persists for a long time) Acute attacks of Tamak Shwasa need urgent
management. Otherwise it can prove life threatening also. The chroniciy carries a bad prognosis. Early
diagnosis with understanding the etiopathogenesis (Samprapti) in all aspect can show excellent prognosis
by Ayurvedic medications. So there is need to understand the etiopathogenesis of Tamaka Shwasa w.s.r.
Kriyakala.