The Astanga Hrudaya, composed by the revered physician Vagbhata in the seventh century, stands as a cornerstone of Ayurveda. Its fourth section, Chikitsa Sthana, means “the place of treatment.” Here, Vagbhata moves from theory to practice, offering clear guidance on diagnosing and healing hundreds of diseases. He details herbal remedies, surgical techniques, diet plans, and daily routines designed to restore the body’s balance. Written in elegant Sanskrit, this section reflects centuries of clinical observation and ancient Indian healing wisdom. Today, it remains a living guide for natural medicine, reminding us that true healing blends knowledge, compassion, and harmony with nature.
अष्टाङ्गहृदयम्
Astanga Hrudaya
चिकित्सास्थानम्
Chikitsa Sthana
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ज्वरचिकित्सिताध्यायः
Jvara Chikitsitam Adhyaya (Treatment of Fevers)
177 verses
रक्तपित्तचिकित्सिताध्यायः
Raktapitta Chikitsitam Adhyaya (Treatment of bleeding diseases)
50 verses
कासचिकित्सिताध्यायः
Kasa Chikitsitam Adhyaya (Treatment of cough)
180 verses
श्वासहिध्माचिकित्सिताध्यायः
Shwasa Hidhma Chikitsitam Adhyaya (Treatments of dyspnea and hiccup)
60 verses
राजयक्ष्मादिचिकित्सिताध्यायः
Rajayakshmadi Chikitsitam Adhyaya (Treatments of pulmonary tuberculosis etc.)
83 verses
चर्दिहृद्रोगतृष्णाचिकित्सिताध्यायः
Chardi Hridroga Trishna Chikitsitam Adhyaya (Treatments of vomiting, heart diseases and thirst disorders)
84 verses
मदात्ययादिचिकित्सिताध्यायः
Madatyayadi Chikitsitam Adhyaya (Treatments of alcoholism etc.)
115 verses
अर्शश्चिकित्सिताध्ययः
Arshasam Chikitsitam Adhyaya (Treatments of haemorrhoids / piles)
164 verses
अतीसारचिकित्सिताध्यायः
Atisara Chikitsitam Adhyaya (Treatments of diarrhea)
124 verses
ग्रहणीदोषचिकित्सिताध्यायः
Grahani Dosha Chikitsitam Adhyaya (Treatments of duodenal disorders)
93 verses
मूत्राग़ातचिकित्सिताध्यायः
Mutraghata Chikitsitam Adhyaya (Treatments of retention of urine)
63 verses
प्रमेहचिकित्सिताध्यायः
Prameha Chikitsitam Adhyaya (Treatments of diabetes)
43 verses
विद्रधिवृद्धिचिकित्शिताध्यायः
Vidradhi Vriddhi Chikitsitam Adhyaya (Treatments of abscess and enlargement of scrotum)
51 verses
गुल्मचिकित्सिताध्यायः
Gulma Chikitsitam Adhyaya (Treatments of abdominal tumors)
129 verses
उदरचिकित्सिताध्यायः
Udara Chikitsitam Adhyaya (Treatments of abdominal enlargements)
131 verses
पाण्डुरोगचिकित्सिताध्यायः
Pandu Chikitsitam Adhyaya (Treatment of anemia)
56 verses
श्वयथुचिकित्सिताध्यायः
Shvayathu Chikitsitam Adhyaya (Treatments of dropsy)
42 verses
विसर्पचिकित्सिताध्यायः
Visarpa Chikitsa (Treatment of herpes)
38 verses
कुष्ठचिकित्सिताध्यायः
Kushta Chikitsa (Treatment of skin diseases)
98 verses
श्वित्रकृमिचिकित्सिताध्यायः
Shvitra Krimi Chikitsitam (Treatment of leucoderma and worms)
35 verses
वातव्याधिचिकित्सिताध्यायः
Vatavyadhi Chikitsitam (Treatment of diseases of vata origin)
83 verses
वातशोणितचिकित्सितध्यायः
Vatashonita Chikitsitam (Treatment of Gout)
74 verses
