Nidana Sthana

निदानस्थानम्

Causes and diagnosis of eight major diseases.

  • 8 Chapters
  • Diagnosis
  • Acharya Charaka
  • c. 2nd Century BCE

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# Chapter Name Topics Covered Actions
1 Jvara Nidana Adhyaya Causes, types, symptoms and diagnosis of fever
2 Raktapitta Nidana Adhyaya Causes and diagnosis of bleeding disorders
3 Gulma Nidana Adhyaya Causes and diagnosis of abdominal lumps
4 Prameha Nidana Adhyaya Causes and diagnosis of urinary disorders including diabetes
5 Kushtha Nidana Adhyaya Causes and diagnosis of skin diseases
6 Shosha Nidana Adhyaya Causes and diagnosis of wasting diseases
7 Unmada Nidana Adhyaya Causes and diagnosis of insanity
8 Apasmara Nidana Adhyaya Causes and diagnosis of epilepsy

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