Rasa dhatu: Difference between revisions
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==Management of diseases: == | ==Management of diseases: == | ||
==Conditions including increase in rasa dhatu:== | ==Conditions including increase in rasa dhatu:== | ||
Langhana (fasting and other reduction therapies) is the principle of treatment for the disorders due to vitiation | ''Langhana'' (fasting and other reduction therapies) is the principle of treatment for the disorders due to vitiation of ''rasa dhatu''. [Cha. Sa. Sutra Sthana 28/25] | ||
In the context of dhatugatajwara, for the management | |||
It is also indicated in ''jwara''. [Cha. Sa. Chikitsa Sthana 3/142] | |||
In the context of dhatugatajwara, for the management of rasadhatugata jwara, ''vamana''(therapeutic emesis) and ''upavasa''(fasting) are mentioned as the treatment choices. [Cha. Sa. Chikitsa Sthana 3/315] | |||
==Conditions including decrease in rasa dhatu:== | ==Conditions including decrease in rasa dhatu:== | ||
In the conditions like rajayakshma or shosha (emaciation including tuberculosis), tarpana (nourishment therapy) is indicated. The treatment regimen includes variety of meat soups and juices. [Cha.Sa.ChikitsaSthana 8/149-172] | In the conditions like rajayakshma or shosha (emaciation including tuberculosis), tarpana (nourishment therapy) is indicated. The treatment regimen includes variety of meat soups and juices. [Cha.Sa.ChikitsaSthana 8/149-172] | ||