The six stages being

(1) Sanchaya (Accumulation):- Non satisfactory digestive processes give rise to disease accumulation. Poor digestion produces Ama (toxins) in the gastrointestinal tract. These toxins in turn give rise to doshic imbalances. Kapha imbalance toxins are accumulated in the stomach. Pitta imbalance toxins are accumulated in the intestine. Vatta imbalance toxins are accumulated in the colon.
Due to the presence of one of these toxins, mild symptoms start appearing, it is always wise to take steps to eliminate these symptoms at an early stage. Ignorance of these may lead to greater disorder in the body system.

(2) Prakop (Aggravation):- Accumulated Doshas now become strong and show signs of aggravation when affected by food and other conditions. The toxins now get amassed in a large degree to provoke symptoms in the G.I. tract.

(3) Prasara (spread):- The toxins resulting from doshic imbalances start overflowing in the body system in this stage. Up to this stage the process of disease accumulation is easily reversible and doshic balances can be achieved with proper controls of factors.
Prashaman can also take place due to seasonal changes, or changes in food habits. The treatment is also simple not requiring many drugs.

(4) Sthana samashraya (Augmentation):- Highly aggravated toxins migrate, taking roots in Dhatus previously weakened by imbalances and improper nutrition resulting in malfunction of the affected system. From this stage degeneration due to the disease starts. This stage produces the initial symptoms of the disease. The forthcoming disease can be predicted at this stage. The initial treatment can also be very helpful at this stage in eradicating the disease from the body.

(5) Abhivyakti (Symptoms manifestation):- Distinct and recognizable symptoms begin to appear from the affected parts, of the body. Now it can be said that the disease has taken roots and is beginning to show signs. From here the physician will have to install first line of treatment of disease. In previous kriya kal simply doshic balance treatment was enough, now specific anti disease treatment will also be necessary.

(6) Bheda (Differentiation):- At this stage the disease after years of accumulation becomes chronic symptoms can be differentiated to completely understand the nature of the disease. This is also a warning sign for the spread of disease to other parts of the body.

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(Prepared by Divyajyot Ayurvedic Research foundation India. We are conducting research and treatment in Ayurvedic herbal cure of cancer since last 25 years. The data and information contained on this site is based on Ayurvedic herbal wisdom and our research.)