AYURVEDIC ASPECT OF DHEE DHRIRI SMRITI W.S.R. TO MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT

Abstract

In Ayurveda Dhee means intelligence, ability to correct judgement, discriminative power etc. Dhriti means–Self-control, patience, will power. Smriti means recalling the past experience or retention of memory.In this study it was concluded that nidana, the foremost component of Nidana Panchaka, not only gives the knowledge of causative factors of a disease but also helps in treatment by avoiding them.i Acharya Shushruta mentioned that Nidana Parivarjana (avoidance of causative factors) is the basis of Cikitsaii. Since, the prevention of occurrence of disease is simple rather than treating the patient after developing disease.