Dr. G.N.Kannolli M.D(AYU) , Dr. Soumyasri
Department of PG studies in Samhita Siddhanta, S.V.M.Ayurvedic Medical College, Ilkal, Karnataka, India
Abstract
The Concept of “Sāmānya- Viśeṣa Siddhāntaḥ” is one of the basic principle of Ayurveda which helps in treating the diseases. Sāmānya means Similarity and viśeṣa means Dissimilarity, using this Concept many diseases can be cured effectively. The specific guna and karma of Dravya play an important role in the concept of Sāmānya Viśeṣa Siddhāntaḥ. Pādadārī is described in kshudraroga by Sushruta. It is less highlighted in samhita’s even though pāda is shelter for marmas. Pādadārī is due to the result of excessive walking and negligence in taking care of foot hygiene. AIM-Application of Sāmānya- Viśeṣa Siddhāntaḥ in the management of Pādadārī by using Sikatha taila as Bahirparimarjana Cikitsā in Pādadārī .. MATERIALS -The sikatha taila is combination of Madhucchiṣṭa and tila taila in the ratio of 1:6 as per Rasa Tarangini. DISCUSSION –Pādadārī is resultant of increased vata doṣa, specifically Ruksha,khara gunas. Sikatha taila is Snigdha,Mrudu,Picchila,Vatagna,Vrana Shodaka,Vrana Ropaka. According to Sāmānya- Viśeṣa Siddhāntaḥ, for ruksha guna –snigdha is selected [guna Viśeṣa ], for vata dosa-tila taila is selected [dravya Viśeṣa ], for darana/sputhana-poorana and ropana is essential [karma Viśeṣa ]. CONCLUSION - Sāmānya- Viśeṣa Siddhāntaḥ is special concept of Ayurveda. This helps in regain equilibrium of Doṣa, Dhātu, Mala. The concept of Sāmānya- Viśeṣa Siddhāntaḥ practically best utilized in the management of Pādadārī with Sikatha taila. In same way this Sāmānya- Viśeṣa Siddhāntaḥ can be best implemented in many diseases by the appropriate selection of medicines, foods and daily regimens.
Keywords: Sāmānya- Viśeṣa Siddhāntaḥ , Pādadārī , Sikatha taila
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EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)

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Published on : 2026-02-15

Vol : 12
Issue : 2
Month : February
Year : 2026
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