खरनाद संहिता- An Insight to Kharnada Samhita

About the Author Born on 26 January 1974, Dr. Subhash Waghe had done his graduation from Government Ayurvedic College, Nagpur and post graduation in Rog nidana from Shree Ayurved College, Nagpur. Presently he is professor in department of Rog nidana & V. V. He had worked as resident medical officer at various hospitals. He had presented research papers in various national and international seminars and conferences. He had also delivered lectures as lead and guest speaker at various institutes and conferences. He is the author of famous books titled "Dr. Waghe's Innovative Approach to Differential Diagnosis in Ayurveda" and "Dr. Waghe's Integrated Approach To Clinical Methods In Ayurveda" which are highly appreciated by learned ayurvedic community and remains one of the highly popular book in the Ayurvedic medical field.

Introduction 'Kharnada Samhita' is a treatise by acharya 'Kharanada' on 'Kaya Chikitsa' (Internal Medicine). Many ayurvedic commentators like Bhattar Harichandra, Chakrapani, Chandrat, Arundutta, Hemadri had quoted the views of acharya 'kharnada' in their respective commentaries. But no much information is available about the acharya 'Kharanada'. He is also called as 'Kharan' by Hemadri. It was in practice from early 4th century AD to 17th century AD..

Acharya 'Kharanada' is the first to mention that in newly developed fever the 'Langhan' (fasting) should be carried out for 6 days only. And from 7th day the palliative 'Pachana' and other measures should be undertaken.

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