Kala Vibhaga of Hemadri Vis-À-Vis Rutu And Its Clinical Applications

Authors

  • GN Kannolli Associate Professor, Department of Ayurveda Samhita & Siddhanta, SVM Ayurveda Medical College, Ilkal-586125, Bagalkot, Karnataka

Keywords:

Ayurveda, Hemadri, Kala, Rutu

Abstract

Dinacharya and Rutucharya mentioned in ayurveda has more importance in the health maintenance. Learning basic principles of Ayurveda is essential for an Ayurveda Students to understand the treatment aspect. The kala vibhaga (seasons) is one such essential principle required in understanding Ayurveda. The Shodhana (Purification therapies), Shamana (palliative therapies), Ahaara (Food) and vihaara (habits) which are mentioned in Rutu are as per the Dosha Avastaha (Status of bodily humours) in the respective rutu. Ayurveda advocates role of rutu in vyadhi (Disease) and swasthya (health). This article is a literary review of kala vibhaga of Hemadri w.s.r. Rutu and its clinical application.

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Astangahrdaya by Vagbhata with Commentaries Sarvanga sundara of Arunadatta and Ayurveda rasayana of Hemadri annoted by Krishna Ramchandra Shastri Navre edited by Pt. Hari Sadashiva Shashtri Paradakara and Dr. Anna Moreswara Kunte published by Chaukhambha Sanskrit Samstana Varanasi, Edition Reprint 2015, Sutra Sthana 3/3-6, p. 38-39.

Astangahrdaya by Vagbhata with Commentaries Sarvanga sundara of Arunadatta and Ayurveda rasayana of Hemadri annoted by Krishna Ramchandra Shastri Navre edited by Pt. Hari Sadashiva Shashtri Paradakara and Dr. Anna Moreswara Kunte published by Chaukhambha Sanskrit Samstana Varanasi, Edition Reprint 2015, Sutra Sthana, 3/7, p.39.

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Published

25-07-2025