Arishta (अरिष्ट)

Arishta signs are fatal or prognostic signs that indicate the incurability of a disease and the impending death of the p.

Ayurvedic Principles (Siddhanta Kosha) 1 min read
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Sanskrit Verse

नियतं मरणं यस्मात् तस्मादरिष्टमुच्यते।

— (Charaka Samhita, Indriyasthana 1/4)

Explanation

Arishta signs are fatal or prognostic signs that indicate the incurability of a disease and the impending death of the patient. These are specific signs and symptoms related to the patient’s physical appearance, behavior, and sensory perception that signify a complete collapse of the body’s life-sustaining mechanisms.

Clinical Importance

The knowledge of Arishta signs is crucial for a physician to determine the prognosis of a disease. It helps in deciding whether to continue treatment or to focus on palliative care, and to inform the patient’s family about the severity of the condition.