Sanskrit Name: व्याधिः, आमयः, गदः, आतङ्कः, यक्ष्मा, समुच्चय, ज्वर, विकारः, रोगः, पाप्मा
Ayurveda employs various terms to describe diseases, reflecting the different viewpoints from which these conditions are perceived: – Disease refers to a state that inflicts various forms of pain and suffering on both the body and mind. – Diseases are believed to stem from ama (toxins). – Illness can arise from multiple contributing factors. – Illness is seen as a hindrance to life. – Syndrome. – Fever is often used as a broad term for illness. – Disorder or ailment. – Discomfort or disease. – A disease state may result from an individual’s physical or mental misdeeds or shortcomings in their current or previous lives.
Alternate Name(s): Vyadhi, Amaya, Gada, Atanka, Yakshma, Samuccaya, Jwara, Vikara, Roga, Papma