Vol. 6, Issue 6, Part B (2020)

Abstract
Vatavyadhi in present era is the most prevalent disease. Vata is the only dosha which governs all the other entities of the body like Pitta, Kapha, and Dhatu etc. Diseases caused by vata in its vitiated condition are called vata vyadhi. So, a proper understanding of concept of vata is required in order to keep all the body functions in equilibrium. In the Ayurvedic classics, a number of references are found where a detail description of vata is given. So, here we have taken references from Brihattrayee i.e. Charak Samhita, Sushruta Samhita & Ashtanga Hridaya to understand the concept of Vata vyadhi more clearly. The text from the Brihattrayees has demonstrated the concept of Vata vyadhi with many diseases highlighted by means of their signs-symptoms.