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*Normally, the ''dhatus'' of the body get metabolized (being acted upon) by their own ''ushmas'' or ''dhatvagnis'' (transforming enzymes in the tissue elements). From these ''dhatus'', (nutrient tissue elements), the other ''dhatus'' (next ''dhatu'' to it that which receive nourishment) gets nourished through their respective ''srotas'' (channels of circulation). (For example, a ''poshaka rasa dhatu'' would nourish the ''rakta dhatu'').  
 
*Normally, the ''dhatus'' of the body get metabolized (being acted upon) by their own ''ushmas'' or ''dhatvagnis'' (transforming enzymes in the tissue elements). From these ''dhatus'', (nutrient tissue elements), the other ''dhatus'' (next ''dhatu'' to it that which receive nourishment) gets nourished through their respective ''srotas'' (channels of circulation). (For example, a ''poshaka rasa dhatu'' would nourish the ''rakta dhatu'').  
 
*''Rajayakshma'' is manifested if there is any obstruction to a ''srotas'' or if there is diminution of stable tissue elements like ''rakta'' or if there is diminution of ''dhatu-ushmas'' or ''dhatvagnis'' then.
 
*''Rajayakshma'' is manifested if there is any obstruction to a ''srotas'' or if there is diminution of stable tissue elements like ''rakta'' or if there is diminution of ''dhatu-ushmas'' or ''dhatvagnis'' then.
In coryza, sudation, inunctions, medicated smoke application, affusion, bath are the modes of treatment.  
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*In coryza, sudation, inunctions, medicated smoke application, effusion, bath are the modes of treatment.  
Nasal errhines, medicated smokes, post prandial unctuous potions, inunctions with medicated oils, enemata and blood letting are indicated to release pain in head and shoulder region.  
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*Nasal errhines, medicated smokes, post prandial unctuous potions, inunctions with medicated oils, enemata and blood letting are indicated to release pain in head and shoulder region.  
In cases of excessively aggravated dosha, mild therapeutic emesis and purgation therapies after proper snehana (oleation) and swedana (sudation) which do not cause emaciation can be administered.
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*In cases of excessively aggravated ''dosha'', mild therapeutic emesis and purgation therapies after proper ''snehana'' (oleation) and ''swedana'' (sudation) which do not cause emaciation can be administered.
The signs like diarrhea, anorexia manifest due to impairment of the agni. Treatment shall be planned to improve functioning of agni, stopping diarrhea and promoting taste in mouth.  
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*The signs like diarrhea, anorexia manifest due to impairment of the ''agni''. Treatment shall be planned to improve functioning of ''agni'', stopping diarrhea and promoting taste in mouth.  
The nourishment therapies with ghee, linctus, milk processed with the herbs having properties of sweet, bitter taste and cold potency are used in treatment of rajayakshma.  
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*The nourishment therapies with ghee, linctus, milk processed with the herbs having properties of sweet, bitter taste and cold potency are used in treatment of ''rajayakshma''.  
Meat and madhvika (wine prepared from honey) are considered the best diet in rajayakshma.  
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*Meat and ''madhvika'' (wine prepared from honey) are considered the best diet in ''rajayakshma''.  
The disease does not persist long in one who is well disciplined and with good mental strength (control over mind), who daily drinks varuni wine, regularly follows external cleansing of the body (maintains cleanliness) and who does not suppress the natural urges.
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*The disease does not persist long in one who is well disciplined and with good mental strength (control over mind), who daily drinks ''varuni'' wine, regularly follows external cleansing of the body (maintains cleanliness) and who does not suppress the natural urges.
Lifestyle treatments intended to enhance mental strength and comfort for patient are administered in rajayakshma.  
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*Lifestyle treatments intended to enhance mental strength and comfort for patient are administered in ''rajayakshma''.  
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=== ''Vidhi Vimarsha'' ===
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Vidhi vimarsha:
   
Pathogenesis of various types of rajayakshma:
 
Pathogenesis of various types of rajayakshma:
 
I. Sahasaja rajayakshma: Due to physical exertion like—
 
I. Sahasaja rajayakshma: Due to physical exertion like—

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