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Aim:-Understanding Pain(shool) through Ayurvedic Diagnostics. Objective:-To study about different types of shool mentioned in our ayurvedic literature. Material & methods :-Review of ayurvedic literature, research papers, works and articles, Internet. Discussion :-People across the globe experience the pain,regardless of its cause.Pain acts as a defensive mechanism,warnung an individual of potential harm within the body.In Ayurvedic literature Vata Dosha is identified as the primery source of pain,as notes in the aphorism from Acharya Sushruta "Vatat rute nasti rujaha".The Ayurvedic understanding of pain is grounded in principle s such as the three doshas (Vata,Pitta,Kapha),the gunas,bodily channels(srotasas) and the vital energy(Ojas).Additionally Maharshi Charaka acknowledges that some illness including painfull condition may stem from past life actions called as "Karmaja Roga" Ayurvedic scriptures classify pain into several types - Shoola(sharp,piercing pain),Dank(bursting pain),Vedana(intense,overwhelming sensation),Dagdha(burning pain),Chosha(sucking,draining pain),Nirmathana(churning pain),shastravedhan(cutting pain) and Spandana(vibratory,pulsating pain).Combination of doshas influences both the quality and severity of pain.Vata conjugated with kapha dosha results in dull ache while vata dosha combined with pitta dosha results in burning sensation.Disruptions in the flow of vata dosha are what precipitates pain. In contemporary sciences,pain is commonly recognises as a symptom of inflamation.While Non Steroidal Anti Inflamatory Drugs(NSAIDs)are widely used to mitigate pain and inflamation.They carry risk such as serious GI bleeding increased stomach acids,diminished protective mucus lining ,possible kidney damage especial among seniors over 60 yrs or those with high blood pressure heart disease or any renal conditions. In contrasts,Ayurvedic interventions focus on purifying bodily channels(srotasas),stabilising immune functions and support body's innate healing capacity.When administered correctly in accordance with ayurvedic principles and dosage guidelines these therapies are not associated with any adverse side effects.

Ayurveda,Types of shool,Pain,Vata dosha.