Pakshaghata

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Contributors
Section/Chapter/topic Concepts & Contemporary Practices/Diseases/Pakshaghata
Authors Adarsh P. M. 1, Deole Y.S. 2
Reviewer & Editor Basisht G.3
Affiliations

1 Charak Samhita Research, Training and Development Centre, I.T.R.A., Jamnagar, India

2 Department of Kayachikitsa, G. J. Patel Institute of Ayurvedic Studies and Research, New Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat, India

3 Rheumatologist, Orlando, Florida, U.S.A.
Correspondence emails dryogeshdeole@gmail.com, carakasamhita@gmail.com
Publisher Charak Samhita Research, Training and Development Centre, I.T.R.A., Jamnagar, India
Date of publication: October 10, 2023
DOI In process

Causes (hetu) Aggravating factors of vata dosha lead to hemiplegia. These include following: • Excessive intake of tikta (bitter), katu (pungent) and kashaya (astringent) tastes. • Consuming insufficient quantity of food • Excess intake of food items having dry quality. • Late-time food consumption • Suppression and provocation of natural urges. • Avoidance of sleep at night • Excess talking in a loud tone • Excessive application of purificatory therapies • Fear, grief, excessive thinking • Excess exercise and sexual intercourse beyond one’s capacity. [A. Hri.Nidana Sthana 1/14-15][1]2 • Injury to vital organs (marmaghata) • Untreated chronic inflammations or infections