| Keyword | Samsarga / Sannipaata |
| Type | N. |
| Etymology/ Definition | संसर्ग: सन्निपातश्च तदि्द्वत्रिक्षयकोपत:। अ.हृ.सू.१/१२ |
| Reference | C.Vi.6/10, C.Su.17/41, A.H.Su.1/12 |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – Samsarga is a combination of two Dosha producing diseases, whereas Sannipaata is a combination of three Dosha , which produces diseases. |
| Implied Meaning | A picture of mixed Dosha is reflected in the manifestation of the diseases. |
| Elaboration | A combination of more than two Dosha is more difficult to treat. It gradually leads to the complicated ( Krichchhrasaadhya ) and incurable ( Asaadhya ) conditions. When any two Dosha come together in aggravated or diminished condition, it is Samsarga . When all three Dosha come together in aggravated or diminished condition, it is Sannipaata . According to Asht`aanga Samgraha , Samsarga are 6 and Sannipaata are 13 in number ( A . Samgraha . Su. 1 ). According to Asht`aanga Hridaya , Samsarga are of 9 types and Sannipaata are 13. Charaka describes 63 combinations of Dosha that are found in practice. Diseases arising from Sannipaata are the most difficult to treat. |
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