Atisara Chikitsa: Difference between revisions
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==== Subjective and objective parameters ==== | ==== Subjective and objective parameters ==== | ||
Frequency of bowel more than three times a day with stool weight less than 200 grams with more watery content are considered as diarrhea. The quantity is less in | Frequency of bowel more than three times a day with stool weight less than 200 grams with more watery content are considered as diarrhea. The quantity is less in [[vata]] dominance, medium in [[pitta]] dominance and more in [[kapha]] dominant. Frequency is more in [[vata]] dominance, medium in [[pitta]] dominance and less in [[kapha]] dominance. The consistency of stool also differs according to [[dosha]] dominance as described in the text.[[Purisha]] pariksha (stool examination) is researched further in view of frequency, consistency, smell, its specific gravity in water to determine the ''ama'' and ''nirama'' status of [[purisha]]. | ||
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