Vimana Sthana

विमानस्थानम्

Specific measures: tastes, epidemics, examination.

  • 8 Chapters
  • Specific Measures
  • Acharya Charaka
  • c. 2nd Century BCE

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# Chapter Name Topics Covered Actions
1 Rasa Vimana Adhyaya Specific features of the six tastes and the eight factors of diet
2 Trividhakukshiya Adhyaya The three parts of the stomach and the right quantity of food
3 Janapadodhvamsaniya Adhyaya Epidemics and diseases that destroy communities
4 Trividharogavisheshavijnaniya Adhyaya The three methods of examining disease
5 Srotovimana Adhyaya The body channels (srotas) and their disorders
6 Roganika Adhyaya Classification of diseases
7 Vyadhitarupiya Adhyaya Deceptive appearances of patients; treatment of worms
8 Rogabhishagjitiya Adhyaya Study, teaching, debate and the tenfold examination of the patient

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