In the developing world, emerging diseases pose significant challenges. Monkeypox (Mpox),
caused by the Monkeypox virus, belongs to the Orthopoxvirus genus. In Ayurveda, Mpox falls
under Anukta Vyadhi, referring to diseases not explicitly mentioned in classical texts. The concept
of Anukta aids in understanding the etiology, symptoms, pathophysiology, and management of
newly identified diseases. Mpox is an infectious disease characterized by fever, painful rash,
swollen lymph nodes, headache, muscle pain, and fatigue. As it is not described in Ayurvedic
classics, the principles of Anukta Vyadhi help in analyzing its pathogenesis and treatment. A
thorough review of Ayurvedic texts, including Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, and Ashtanga
Hridayam, was conducted alongside modern medical literature from databases like PubMed andGoogle Scholar. Though not explicitly mentioned in Ayurveda, Mpox can be understood using
fundamental Ayurvedic principles based on Lakshanas, Dosha, Dhatu, Srotas, and Sadhya-
Asadhyata. With changing climate, lifestyle, and dietary habits, new diseases continue to emerge.
Ayurvedic scholars anticipated such developments and emphasized adapting traditional knowledge
to study novel diseases. By analyzing causative factors, symptom clusters, and underlying
pathology through Anukta Vyadhi, we can systematically understand and manage emerging
diseases like Mpox.
Keyword: Anukta Vyadhi, Monkey pox, Monkey pox virus, Pathogenesis
Publication date: 01/05/2026
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