Sanskrit Verse
दोष दूष्य सम्मूर्छना रोगः।
— (Classical Interpretation)
Explanation
Dushya is that which gets vitiated or afflicted by the aggravated Doshas. The primary Dushyas are the seven Dhatus (tissues) and the three Malas (waste products). Disease is formed when the aggravated Doshas (Dosha) interact with and vitiate the Dushyas.
Clinical Importance
The interaction between Dosha and Dushya (Dosha-Dushya Sammurchana) is the core of pathogenesis (Samprapti). Identifying both the specific imbalanced Dosha and the afflicted Dushya is necessary for a precise diagnosis and targeted treatment.