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Purification therapies are indicated in chronic stage, only if the patient does not respond to pacification therapies. [Cha.Sa. [[Chikitsa Sthana]] 3/168] | Purification therapies are indicated in chronic stage, only if the patient does not respond to pacification therapies. [Cha.Sa. [[Chikitsa Sthana]] 3/168] | ||
Therapeutic purgation ([[virechana]]): It is indicated only if the patient’s muscle mass, digestion and strength are not depleted. [Cha.Sa. [[Chikitsa Sthana]] 3/169] | '''Therapeutic purgation ([[virechana]]):''' It is indicated only if the patient’s muscle mass, digestion and strength are not depleted. [Cha.Sa. [[Chikitsa Sthana]] 3/169] | ||
Decoction enema (niruha basti): It is indicated in chronic debilitated conditions where therapeutic emesis ([[vamana]]) and purgation ([[virechana]]) are contraindicated. It promotes strength and power of digestion. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 3/170] | '''Decoction enema (niruha basti):''' It is indicated in chronic debilitated conditions where therapeutic emesis ([[vamana]]) and purgation ([[virechana]]) are contraindicated. It promotes strength and power of digestion. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 3/170] | ||
Unctuous enema (anuvasana basti): It is indicated in case of aggravation of [[vata dosha]], depletion of [[kapha]] and [[pitta dosha]]. It is suitable for those having strong digestive power, but dry stools and difficulty in defecation. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 3/172-73] | '''Unctuous enema (anuvasana basti):''' It is indicated in case of aggravation of [[vata dosha]], depletion of [[kapha]] and [[pitta dosha]]. It is suitable for those having strong digestive power, but dry stools and difficulty in defecation. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 3/172-73] | ||
Intranasal drug administration ([[nasya]]):It is indicated for patients having heaviness, headache and impaired sensoria. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 1/173-74] | '''Intranasal drug administration ([[nasya]]):'''It is indicated for patients having heaviness, headache and impaired sensoria. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 1/173-74] | ||
'''Currently used herbal formulations:'''<ref name=Ranade>Jwara. In: Ranade S,ed.1 Kayachikitsa.Delhi: Chaukhamba Sanskrit pratishthan; 2005</ref> Dashaashtanga churna, Samshamani Vati. | '''Currently used herbal formulations:'''<ref name=Ranade>Jwara. In: Ranade S,ed.1 Kayachikitsa.Delhi: Chaukhamba Sanskrit pratishthan; 2005</ref> Dashaashtanga churna, Samshamani Vati. | ||