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== Tattva Vimarsha (Fundamental Principles) == | == Tattva Vimarsha (Fundamental Principles) == | ||
* | *[[Vata]] being obstructed in the lower region of the body, moves upwards, afflicts the channels of circulation in the upper part of the body, takes over the function of udana [[vayu]] and gets localized in the throat and chest, then enters and fills up all the cavities in the head. | ||
* | *Udana[[vata]] plays key role in ''kasa''. It is located in sinuses, throat and upper respiratory tract. Its main function is to exude out secretions from head and upper respiratory tract, effortlessly. | ||
*Due to one group of etiological factors, sinuses and bronchial tree gets filled with secretions. Another group of factors like over exertion, weaken the functions of | *Due to one group of etiological factors, sinuses and bronchial tree gets filled with secretions. Another group of factors like over exertion, weaken the functions of udana[[vata]] by over consuming it. | ||
*Since | *Since udana[[vata]] is not available, the physiological mechanism of ''kasa'' (cough reflex) starts to work causing forceful, frictionful expectoration with sound. | ||
*In order to prevent damage to delicate mucosa and avoid friction, treatment with good amount of ghee after meal is best. | *In order to prevent damage to delicate mucosa and avoid friction, treatment with good amount of ghee after meal is best. | ||
*In contrast to ''hikka'' and | *In contrast to ''hikka'' and shwasa, [[pitta]] is not involved ''kasa'' except ''paittic kasa''. </div> | ||
== Vidhi Vimarsha (Applied Inferences) == | == Vidhi Vimarsha (Applied Inferences) == | ||