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@article{205834,
        author = {Dr.Nisha Sharma and Dr. Shallu and Dr.Mohd Irfan Ahmad Quraishi},
        title = {An Ayurvedic Perspective on Jwara Prevention: Critical Insights from Shadkriyakala Theory},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {1},
        pages = {8680-8687},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=205834},
        abstract = {Jwara is regarded as one of the most significant disease entities in Ayurveda due to its widespread occurrence and profound impact on physiological and psychological functions. While conventional approaches often emphasize treatment after disease manifestation, Ayurveda advocates a preventive paradigm through the theory of Shadkriyakala, which describes six sequential stages of disease development. This review critically examines the preventive implications of Shadkriyakala in the context of Jwara and highlights its relevance for contemporary healthcare.The concept of Shadkriyakala encompasses Sanchaya, Prakopa, Prasara, Sthanasamshraya, Vyakti, and Bheda, representing a continuum from subtle pathological alterations to fully manifested disease and its complications. Recognition of these stages enables timely intervention before the clinical expression of Jwara. Preventive measures advocated in Ayurveda, including Dinacharya, Ritucharya, Sadvritta, appropriate dietary practices, and Rasayana therapy, can be strategically implemented at different stages to arrest disease progression. Such an approach aligns closely with the principles of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention described in modern public health.
The review further explores the potential correlation between Shadkriyakala and contemporary concepts of predictive and personalized medicine. By facilitating early identification of pathological changes and individualized preventive strategies, the Ayurvedic model offers a comprehensive framework for disease prevention. Despite its theoretical strength, systematic clinical validation remains limited, necessitating further interdisciplinary research. The insights derived from Shadkriyakala underscore the preventive wisdom of Ayurveda and support its integration into modern healthcare systems for reducing the burden of Jwara and related disorders.},
        keywords = {Jwara; Shadkriyakala; Swasthavritta; Dinacharya; Ritucharya; Rasayana.},
        month = {June},
        }