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Madhavanidanam (माधवनिदानम्) is one of the classical [[Samhita (संहिता)|Samhita]] (compendium) on Ayurveda. It was originally named as Rugvinischayam (रुग्विनिश्चयम्) by the author. It is a part of [[Laghutrayee (लघुत्रयी)|Laghutrayee]]. This compendium primarily focuses on clinical diagnosis of various Vyadhis or Rogas (Diseases) described in Ayurveda. It offers detail description of Nidanapanchakam i.e. evaluation  or diagnosis of various diseases with the use of 5 elements.   

{{NeedCitation}}Madhavanidanam (माधवनिदानम्) is one of the classical [[Samhita (संहिता)|Samhita]] (compendium) on Ayurveda. It was originally named as Rugvinischayam (रुग्विनिश्चयम्) by the author. It is a part of [[Laghutrayee (लघुत्रयी)|Laghutrayee]]. This compendium primarily focuses on clinical diagnosis of various Vyadhis or Rogas (Diseases) described in Ayurveda. It offers detail description of Nidanapanchakam i.e. evaluation  or diagnosis of various diseases with the use of 5 elements.   

== Introduction ==

== Introduction ==

== Subject / Focus ==

== Subject / Focus ==

Madhavanidanam, is a well-known treatise which has taken appreciation by the millions of people of Ayurvedic community for understanding patho-physiology of various diseases. This is the compendium developed in the later times, on the foundations laid by Brhatrayee. Rather than covering all aspects of Ayurveda shastra, Acharya Madhava focused his efforts on developing the treatise exclusively dedicated for evaluation and diagnosis of diseases. Thus, this compendium does not cover description of any other topic but, deals exclusively and exhaustively with the diagnosis of the diseases.  

Madhavanidanam, is a well-known treatise which has taken recognition and appreciation from millions of people of Ayurvedic community as authoritative text for understanding patho-physiology of various diseases. This is the compendium developed in the later times, on the foundations laid by Brhatrayee. Rather than covering all aspects of Ayurveda shastra, Acharya Madhava focused his efforts on developing the treatise exclusively dedicated for evaluation and diagnosis of diseases. Thus, this compendium does not cover description of any other topic but, deals exclusively and exhaustively with the diagnosis of the diseases.  

== Foundation / source of knowledge ==

== Foundation / source of knowledge ==

Madhavanidanam was developed on the foundations of knowledge resourced from Charaka samhita, Sushruta samhita, Ashtanga sangraha, Ashtanga hrudaya and many other classical texts passed on from generations to generations. Alongwith the existing knowledge, Acharya Madhava added his own observations about various known and newer diseases prevalent at that time. In this manner, he could elaborate in detail on many diseases previously described by Ayurveda acharyas as well as newer diseases prevalent in his times and make a complete guide on detail evaluation of diseases on the basis of elements of Nidanapanchakam.  

Madhavanidanam was developed on the foundations of knowledge resourced from Charaka samhita, Sushruta samhita, Ashtanga sangraha, Ashtanga hrudaya and many other classical texts passed on from generations to generations. Along with the existing knowledge, Acharya Madhava added his own observations about various known and newer diseases prevalent at that time. In this manner, he could elaborate in detail on many diseases previously described by Ayurveda acharyas as well as newer diseases prevalent in his times and make a complete guide on detail evaluation of diseases on the basis of elements of Nidanapanchakam.  

== Structure ==

== Structure ==

* Agadatantra (Toxicology)  

* Agadatantra (Toxicology)  

It does not include information of Rasayana (Rejuvenation) and Vajikarana (Aphrodisiac) branches of Ayurveda since most of the part of these branches is related to use of medicine and other therapeutic modalities which is out of the scope of Madhavanidanam.

It does not include information of Rasayana (Rejuvenation) and Vajikarana (Aphrodisiac) branches of Ayurveda since most of the part of these branches is related to use of medicine and other therapeutic modalities which is out of the scope of Madhavanidanam.

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[[Category:Ayurveda]]