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#Cold juice of sweet fruits or sugar cane is useful in ''paittika hridroga''.[95]

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===== Treatment of ~~''kaphaja~~ hridroga'' =====

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===== Treatment of [[kapha]]ja hridroga =====

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Drinks with sharp (''tikshna'') attribute are wholesome. [96]

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Formulas useful in ~~''kaphaja''~~ heart disease:

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Formulas useful in [[kapha]]ja heart disease:

#Boil together ''katphala, sunthi, daruharidra, haritaki, ativisha'' and cow’s urine.

#Powder of ''pippali, sati, puskaramula, rasna, vacha, haritaki, sunthi'' [97]

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#Decoction (three part) of ''udumbara, asvattha, vata, arjuna, palasa, rohitaka, khadira'' and powder of ''trivrita, trikatu''(''shunti ,maricha, pippali'') and made into a linctus (''lehya'').Taken with warm water cures ~~''kaphaja~~ hridroga''. [98]

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#Decoction (three part) of ''udumbara, asvattha, vata, arjuna, palasa, rohitaka, khadira'' and powder of ''trivrita, trikatu''(''shunti ,maricha, pippali'') and made into a linctus (''lehya'').Taken with warm water cures [[kapha]]ja hridroga''. [98]

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====== ''Rasayanas'' for ~~''kaphaja~~ hridroga'' ======

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====== ''Rasayanas'' for [[kapha]]ja hridroga ======

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An expert physician may also administer ''silajatu'' according to the method prescribed in ''rasayana'' section to get its rejuvenating effect. ''Chyavanaprasha, agastyaharitaki, brahma rasayana'' or ''amalaki rasayana'' may also be used for the patient suffering from ~~''kaphaja''~~ type of ''hridroga''. [99]

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An expert physician may also administer ''silajatu'' according to the method prescribed in [[rasayana]] section to get its rejuvenating effect. ''Chyavanaprasha, agastyaharitaki, brahma rasayana'' or ''amalaki rasayana'' may also be used for the patient suffering from [[kapha]]ja type of ''hridroga''. [99]

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===== Treatment of ~~''tridoshaja~~/sannipatika hridroga'' =====

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===== Treatment of tri[[dosha]]ja/sannipatika hridroga =====

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#Firstly ''langhana'' (fasting therapy)

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#Firstly [[langhana]] (fasting therapy)

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#Diet which alleviates all the three ''dosha'' to be advised.

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#Diet which alleviates all the three [[dosha]] to be advised.

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#Treatment of the three ''dosha'' should be done after determining their relative degree (mild, moderate or severe aggravation) and appropriate therapeutic measures should be adopted depending on predominance to eliminate them. [100]

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#Treatment of the three [[dosha]] should be done after determining their relative degree (mild, moderate or severe aggravation) and appropriate therapeutic measures should be adopted depending on predominance to eliminate them. [100]

===== Treatment of non-cardiac chest pain =====

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If pain aggravates on empty stomach (on digestion of food) unctuous purgative therapy should be administered. If pain aggravates during digestion then patient should be purgated with fruits. If the pain is intense and appears in all the periods (before, during and after digestion) then, the patient should be given strong (''tiksna'') purgation/drastic purgation therapy containing roots [102]

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Often ''vata'' gets aggravated due to the obstruction in its movement in the ''amashaya'' (stomach including small intestine). Hence purgative measures should be adopted along with ''langhana'' (fasting therapy) and ''pachana'' (carminative therapy). [103]

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Often [[vata]] gets aggravated due to the obstruction in its movement in the ''amashaya'' (stomach including small intestine). Hence purgative measures should be adopted along with [[langhana]] (fasting therapy) and [[pachana]] (carminative therapy). [103]

===== Treatment of ''krimija hridroga'' =====

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====== Etiology and pathogenesis of ''Pratishyaya'' (coryza/Rhinitis)======

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Suppression of natural urges, indigestion, exposure to dust, excessive speech, anger, seasonal irregularity, excessive exposure of head to the heat, awakening at night, excessive day sleep, and exposure to cold water and frost, excessive coitus, excessive weeping, exposure to smoky atmosphere. These factors lead to the manifestation of ''dosha'' in the head by aggravating ''vata'', gives rise to ''pratishyaya''. [104]

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Suppression of natural urges, indigestion, exposure to dust, excessive speech, anger, seasonal irregularity, excessive exposure of head to the heat, awakening at night, excessive day sleep, and exposure to cold water and frost, excessive coitus, excessive weeping, exposure to smoky atmosphere. These factors lead to the manifestation of [[dosha]] in the head by aggravating [[vata]], gives rise to ''pratishyaya''. [104]

====== Classification and signs and symptoms of ''pratishyaya'' ======

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Signs of ~~''vataja''~~-type ''pratishyaya'':

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Signs of [[vata]]ja-type ''pratishyaya'':

Severe piercing pain in nostrils, sneezing, watery discharge, hoarseness of voice and ''murdharoga'' (manifestation of various disease related to head and brain).[105]

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Signs of ~~''pittaja''~~-type ''pratishyaya'':

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Signs of [[pitta]]ja-type ''pratishyaya'':

Inflammation of the tip of nose, fever, dryness of mouth, thirst, hot and yellow discharge.[106]

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Signs of ~~''kaphaja''~~-type ''pratishyaya'':

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Signs of [[kapha]]ja-type ''pratishyaya'':

Cough anorexia, thick discharge, excessive salivation, heaviness and itching in nasal passage. [106]

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Signs of ''sannipatika pratishyaya'' (caused by aggregation of three ''dosha''):

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Signs of ''sannipatika pratishyaya'' (caused by aggregation of three [[dosha]]):

All the above symptoms along with intense pain and distress. [107]

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Pathogenesis of sneezing (''ksavathu''):

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''Vata'' afflicting the vital organs and moving in random directions causes sneezing.[111]

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[[Vata]] afflicting the vital organs and moving in random directions causes sneezing.[111]

Pathogenesis of dryness of nasal mucosa (''nasa shosha''):

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Aggravated ''vata'' dries up ''kapha'' in the junction of nose with forehead (''shranghataka marma'') causes dry nose and results in loss of sense of smell. [111]

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Aggravated [[vata]] dries up [[kapha]] in the junction of nose with forehead (''shranghataka marma'') causes dry nose and results in loss of sense of smell. [111]

Pathogenesis of ''pratinaha'' (nasal obstruction):

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Condition where ''kapha'' along with ''vata'' blocks/obstructs the channel of expiration is called ''pratinaha''. [112]

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Condition where [[kapha]] along with [[vata]] blocks/obstructs the channel of expiration is called ''pratinaha''. [112]

Pathogenesis of ''parisrava'' (nasal discharge):

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The condition where thick, yellow and mature ''kapha'' (mucus) discharge comes out from the brain is called as ''parisrava''.[112]

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The condition where thick, yellow and mature [[kapha]] (mucus) discharge comes out from the brain is called as ''parisrava''.[112]

Pathogenesis of ''putinasya'' (ozena):

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Signs and symptoms of ''apinasa'' (chronic rhinitis):

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The condition where the patient’s nose is obstructed, dryness exist, sticky and fuming sensation in the nose and one does not perceive smell and taste is called ''apinasa''. It is caused by ''vata'' and ''kapha'', and has symptoms similar to those of ''pratishyaya''. [114]

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The condition where the patient’s nose is obstructed, dryness exist, sticky and fuming sensation in the nose and one does not perceive smell and taste is called ''apinasa''. It is caused by [[vata]] and [[kapha]], and has symptoms similar to those of ''pratishyaya''. [114]

''Ghranapaka'' / ''nasa paka'' (suppurative rhinitis):

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''Nasa-shotha'' (edematous rhinitis):

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The aggravated ''dosha'' vitiate blood etc. located in the nose gives rise to ''nasa shotha''.[115]

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The aggravated [[dosha]] vitiate blood etc. located in the nose gives rise to ''nasa shotha''.[115]

''Nasa arbuda'' (nasal tumor/ polyps):

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''Puya-rakta'' (purulent and sanguinous rhinitis):

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The condition where blood mixed with pus (''pitta'') is discharged from nose, ear, or mouth. [116]

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The condition where blood mixed with pus ([[pitta]]) is discharged from nose, ear, or mouth. [116]

''Arumshi'' (furunculosis):

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Caused by aggravated ''vata'' along with ''pitta'' which vitiate skin, etc. in the nose and which is associated with suppuration is called as furunculosis. [117]

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Caused by aggravated [[vata]] along with [[pitta]] which vitiate skin, etc. in the nose and which is associated with suppuration is called as furunculosis. [117]

''Nasa dipta'' (burnt nose):

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In ''vata''-predominant ''shiro-roga'':Excruciating pain, severe head ache, and has pulsating throbbing sensation.

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In [[vata]]-predominant ''shiro-roga'':Excruciating pain, severe head ache, and has pulsating throbbing sensation.

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In ''pitta''-predominant ''shiro-roga'': burning sensation and discomfort.

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In [[pitta]]-predominant ''shiro-roga'': burning sensation and discomfort.

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In ''kapha''-predominant ''shiro-roga'': It is associated with heaviness in the head

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In [[kapha]]-predominant ''shiro-roga'': It is associated with heaviness in the head

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In ''sannipatika''-predominant head disease caused by three ''dosha'': All the symptoms mentioned above are present.

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In ''sannipatika''-predominant head disease caused by three [[dosha]]: All the symptoms mentioned above are present.

In ''krimija shiro-roga'' due to parasitic infestation: There is itching, foul smell, pricking pain and head ache. Thus ends the description of diagnosis of diseases of head (''shiro-roga'').[118]

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====== Diagnosis of oral diseases ======

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~~''Vāta''~~-predominant oral disease:

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[[Vata]]-predominant oral disease:

There is dryness, roughness, ununctuousness, shifting pain, black, reddish discoloration, salivation and coldness, loosening of teeth, pulsation/throbbing sensation, piercing and tearing pain.[119]

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''Pitta''-predominant oral disease:

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[[Pitta]]-predominant oral disease:

It is characterized by thirst, fever, eruptions, burning sensation in the palate, feeling of fumes in oral cavity, inflammations/ ulceration, different types of pain and various type of discoloration except white and redddish. [120]

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''Kapha''-predominant oral disease:

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[[Kapha]]-predominant oral disease:

Itching, heaviness, pallor, sliminess, unctuousness, anorexia, stiffness, excessive salivation, nausea, poor digestion, drowsiness and dull ache. [121]

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''Tri-~~doshaja''~~ oral disease:

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Tri-[[dosha]]ja oral disease:

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All the above signs and symptoms may be seen which are caused by the simultaneous aggravation of all the three ~~''doshas''~~.

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All the above signs and symptoms may be seen which are caused by the simultaneous aggravation of all the three [[dosha]].

These oral-diseases are classified to be of sixty-four types, depending upon the location, pathogenic substratum/ tissue element, signs and symptoms and their names. [122]

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General Cause of Anorexia:

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~~''Vatadi~~ dosha'' and grief, fear, over greed, anger, unpleasant food, smell and sights are in general causes.

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[[Vata]]di [[dosha]] and grief, fear, over greed, anger, unpleasant food, smell and sights are in general causes.

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Signs of ~~''vataja''~~ anorexia:

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Signs of [[vata]]ja anorexia:

Patient teeth become sensitive and get astringent taste in mouth. [124]

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Signs of ~~''pittaja''~~ anorexia:

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Signs of [[pitta]]ja anorexia:

Mouth becomes pungent, sour, and hot, with abnormal taste, foul smell and saline taste.

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Signs of ~~''kaphaja''~~ anorexia:

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Signs of [[kapha]]ja anorexia:

Mouth is affected with sweetness, sliminess, heaviness, coldness and stickiness [125]

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Grief, fear, over-greed, anger etc. and unpleasant food and smell leads to loss of desire for food even though the condition of mouth is normal.

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Signs of ~~''tridoshaja~~/ sannipatika'' anorexia:

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Signs of tri[[dosha]]ja/ sannipatika anorexia:

Several types of tastes appear in mouth. [126]

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====== Diagnosis/ signs and symptoms of ear diseases ======

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Signs of ~~''vataja''~~ ear disease:

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Signs of [[vata]]ja ear disease:

Tinnitus, severe pain, dried ear wax, thin discharge, deafness/ inability to hear.

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Signs of ~~''pittaja''~~ ear disease:

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Signs of [[pitta]]ja ear disease:

Edema, redness, ulceration, burning sensation, yellow and purulent discharge. [127]

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Signs of ~~''kaphaja''~~ ear disease:

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Signs of [[kapha]]ja ear disease:

Defective hearing, itching, stiffness, swelling, white and unctuous discharge and dull pain.

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Signs of ~~''tridoshaja~~/sannipatika'' ear diseases:

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Signs of tri[[dosha]]ja/sannipatika ear diseases:

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With all the above symptoms there is extreme purulent discharge containing different colors according to the predominant ''dosha''. [128]

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With all the above symptoms there is extreme purulent discharge containing different colors according to the predominant [[dosha]]. [128]

Thus, ends description of diagnosis of ear diseases.

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====== Diagnosis of eye diseases ======

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Signs of ~~''vataja''~~ eye disease:

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Signs of [[vata]]ja eye disease:

Redness, scanty or absence of lacrimation and sticky discharge, cutting and piercing pain.

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Signs of ~~''pittaja''~~ eye disease:

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Signs of [[pitta]]ja eye disease:

Burning sensation, intense pain, redness, yellow discharge and excessive hot lacrimation. [129]

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Signs of ~~''kaphaja''~~ eye disease:

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Signs of [[kapha]]ja eye disease:

Whitish discharge, excessive slimy lacrimation, heaviness and itching in the eye.

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Signs of ~~''tridoshaja~~/sannipataja'' eye disease:

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Signs of tri[[dosha]]ja/sannipataja eye disease:

All the above characters are observed. [130]

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Pathogenesis of alopecia:

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The body heat along with ~~''vatadi~~ dosha'' burns the hair root (scalp) instantaneously and thus causes alopecia in men. If there is slight burning of hair root, it produces whiteness or greying of head hairs. [132]

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The body heat along with [[vata]]di [[dosha]] burns the hair root (scalp) instantaneously and thus causes alopecia in men. If there is slight burning of hair root, it produces whiteness or greying of head hairs. [132]

Only some of the ailments affecting the organs of head and neck are described here, in order to prevent the allegation of absolute omission of these ailments in this text. Thus, ends description of diagnosis of disease of alopecia. [133]

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===== Treatment of supra-clavicular diseases (''urdhva jatrugata roga'') =====

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===== Treatment of ~~''vataja~~ pinasa'' =====

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===== Treatment of [[vata]]ja pinasa =====

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Treatment of ~~''vataja~~ pinasa'' (''vata'' dominant chronic rhinitis) if associated with cough and abnormal voice (hoarseness of voice):

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Treatment of [[vata]]ja pinasa ([[vata]] dominant chronic rhinitis) if associated with cough and abnormal voice (hoarseness of voice):

#Consume ghee and yavakshara

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Sesame seeds are impregnated in goat’s milk paste is prepared and triturated with goat’s milk again. Add ''madhuka'' and heat this paste on mild fire. Extract the oil and add decoction of ''dashamula'' and paste of ''rasna, madhuka'' and ''saindhava''. Cook the above repeatedly for ten times. The processed in this manner is called ''anu-tailam''. [139-140]

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Treatment of ~~''vataja~~- pinasa'':

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Treatment of [[vata]]ja- pinasa:

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After oleation therapy, one should be given ''asthapana'' type of enema therapy to eliminate the ''dosha''[141]

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After oleation therapy, one should be given ''asthapana'' type of enema therapy to eliminate the [[dosha]][141]

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Dietary treatment in [[vata]]ja-pinasa:

One should consume unctuous, sour, hot, and light food along with the meat soup of domestic animals. Should use hot water for bath and drinking. [142]

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Patient should live in wind-free warm room and avoid anxiety, exertion, excessive speech and sexual intercourse considering once own well being. [143]

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===== Treatment of ~~''pittaja~~ pinasa'' =====

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===== Treatment of [[pitta]]ja pinasa =====

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General Treatment of ~~''pittaja~~ pinasa'':

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General Treatment of [[pitta]]ja pinasa:

#One should be given ghee prepared with ''shringavera'' or milk boiled with ''shringavera'' for digestion of morbid matter.

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#Treatment of ''puya-rakta'' (purulent and sanguinous rhinitis): Decoctions and snuffs/ inhalation therapies prescribed in ''raktapitta'' should be administered.

#Treatment of inflammation, burning sensation and boils etc: Cooling ointments and affusions should be applied. [146]

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#In ~~''pittaja''~~ type of rhinitis inhalations and the decoctions used should be sweet in taste and cooling.

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#In [[pitta]]ja type of rhinitis inhalations and the decoctions used should be sweet in taste and cooling.

#In case of rhinitis of less aggravated pitta, purgation with unctuous drugs should be administered. [147]

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#Diet in case of coryza having mild ''pitta'' involvement: ghee, milk, barley, rice, wheat, meat soup of wild animals, cooling, sour and bitter vegetables and soup of ''mudga'' etc. are useful. [148]

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#Diet in case of coryza having mild [[pitta]] involvement: ghee, milk, barley, rice, wheat, meat soup of wild animals, cooling, sour and bitter vegetables and soup of ''mudga'' etc. are useful. [148]

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===== Treatment of ~~''kaphaja~~ pinasa'' and ''dushtapratishyaya'' =====

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===== Treatment of [[kapha]]ja pinasa and ''dushtapratishyaya'' =====

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====== Treatment of ~~''kaphaja~~ pinasa'' ======

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====== Treatment of [[kapha]]ja pinasa ======

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#In ~~''kaphaja~~ pinasa'', associated with heaviness and anorexia, fasting therapy should be advised. For digestion (of impurity) head should be smeared with ghee and then, fomentation and affusion therapies should be administered. [149]

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#In [[kapha]]ja pinasa, associated with heaviness and anorexia, fasting therapy should be advised. For digestion (of impurity) head should be smeared with ghee and then, fomentation and affusion therapies should be administered. [149]

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#Garlic mixed with powder of green gram, ''trikatu, yavakshara'' and ghee should be given to reduce the alleviated ''kapha''. When ''kapha'' is in excess alleviated condition then emetic therapy should be given with ''kapha'' alleviating medicines. [150]

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#Garlic mixed with powder of green gram, ''trikatu, yavakshara'' and ghee should be given to reduce the alleviated [[kapha]]. When [[kapha]] is in excess alleviated condition then emetic therapy should be given with [[kapha]] alleviating medicines. [150]

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#In case of ~~''kaphaja~~ pinasa, apinasa, puti nasya,'' running nose and itching medicated smoke inhalation therapy and ''avapeedana''/ expressed juice of pungent drugs to be given. [151]

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#In case of [[kapha]]ja pinasa, apinasa, puti nasya,'' running nose and itching medicated smoke inhalation therapy and ''avapeedana''/ expressed juice of pungent drugs to be given. [151]

#One should inhale the powder of ''manahshila, vacha, trikatu, vidanga, hingu'' and ''guggulu''.

#The powder of pungent fruits should be sniffed / inhaled into the patient’s nose. [152]

#In case of thick, fat-like mucous discharge which comes out when the rhinitis is ripened (''pakva'') should be advised snuff with mustard oil, cow’s urine, ''bharangi, madana, tarkari,'' drugs of the ''surasadi'' group. Boil the above together and cooked by adding paste of ''laksha, vacha,'' bittergourd, ''vidanga, kushtha, pippali, karanja''. [153-154]

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#Treatment for diminished/ milder ~~''kaphaja~~ pinasa'': The patient should be given oleation therapy followed by emetic therapy. Gruel prepared out of ''tila'' and black gram by adding milk boiled with emetic drugs should be used in this emetic therapy. [155]

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#Treatment for diminished/ milder [[kapha]]ja pinasa: The patient should be given oleation therapy followed by emetic therapy. Gruel prepared out of ''tila'' and black gram by adding milk boiled with emetic drugs should be used in this emetic therapy. [155]

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====== Diet for ~~''kaphaja~~ pinasa'' ======

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====== Diet for [[kapha]]ja pinasa ======

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Soups of ''vartaka, patola, trikatu, kulattha, adhaki, mudga'' and ''kapha'' alleviating cereals and affusion of hot water is to be advised. [156]

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Soups of ''vartaka, patola, trikatu, kulattha, adhaki, mudga'' and [[kapha]] alleviating cereals and affusion of hot water is to be advised. [156]

====== Treatment of ''dushta pinasa'' ======

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The measures described above should be applied for overcoming all the three ''dosha'' type rhinitis.

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The measures described above should be applied for overcoming all the three [[dosha]] type rhinitis.

====== Treatment of swelling of the nose/ edematous rhinitis ======

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===== Treatment of ~~''vataja''~~ head diseases =====

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===== Treatment of [[vata]]ja head diseases =====

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#General treatment of ~~''vataja''~~ head diseases: oleation, fomentation and snuffing/ inhalation therapy, ''vata'' alleviating diet and poultices are used. [158]

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#General treatment of [[vata]]ja head diseases: oleation, fomentation and snuffing/ inhalation therapy, [[vata]] alleviating diet and poultices are used. [158]

#Hot poultices/''upanaha'': One should use the paste of drugs of the ''agaru'' etc group, ''jivaniya'' group, ''sumanas'' (flowers of ''jati'') or of fish or meat fried in oil and used for lukewarm poultices. [159]

#''Rasnadi-tailam'':

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##Oil Prepared out of ''rasna, laghu panchamula,'' milk and oil used for ''nasya'' cures headache.

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##Oil Prepared out of ''rasna, laghu panchamula,'' milk and oil used for [[nasya]] cures headache.

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##Oil prepared out of ''rasna, kakoli, kshirakakoli, sharkara'' and such oil when used for ''nasya'' cures headache .[160]

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##Oil prepared out of ''rasna, kakoli, kshirakakoli, sharkara'' and such oil when used for [[nasya]] cures headache .[160]

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#''Baladya-tailam'': The following nasya alleviates all supraclavicular disorders caused by ''vata'' and ''pitta'': One ''prastha'' (640 gm) of oil, ''bala, madhuka, yashti, vidari, chandana, utpala, jivaka, rishabhaka, draksha, sharkara,'' milk, 1/2 ''tula'' (2 kg) of meat soup of wild animals cooked together and oil prepared in this manner is used for ''nasya''. [161-162]

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#''Baladya-tailam'': The following nasya alleviates all supraclavicular disorders caused by [[vata]] and [[pitta]]: One ''prastha'' (640 gm) of oil, ''bala, madhuka, yashti, vidari, chandana, utpala, jivaka, rishabhaka, draksha, sharkara,'' milk, 1/2 ''tula'' (2 kg) of meat soup of wild animals cooked together and oil prepared in this manner is used for [[nasya]]. [161-162]

#''Mayura-ghrita'': This ''ghrita'' is beneficial in diseases of head, facial paralysis, diseases of ear, eye, nose, tongue, palate, mouth, throat and other supraclavicular disorders.

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“A wise physician may prepare ''ghrita'', with the above mentioned ingredients and the procedure, with rats, chickens, swans and rabbits (substituted for the peacock (''mayura'')) which also cure supraclavicular disorders” [175]

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===== Treatment of ~~''pittaja''~~ diseases of head =====

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===== Treatment of [[pitta]]ja diseases of head =====

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#General Treatment of ''paittika'' head diseases: Ghee, Milk, affusions, cold pastes/poultice, snuffs of drugs having cold potency, ghee prepared out of drugs belonging to ''jivaniya'' group and ''pitta''-alleviating diet (food and drinks) should be taken. [176]

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#General Treatment of ''paittika'' head diseases: Ghee, Milk, affusions, cold pastes/poultice, snuffs of drugs having cold potency, ghee prepared out of drugs belonging to ''jivaniya'' group and [[pitta]]-alleviating diet (food and drinks) should be taken. [176]

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#Ointment and affusion in ~~''pittaja''~~ diseases of head: ''Chandana, ushira, madhuyashti, bala, vyaghranakha, utpala'' and milk (for trituration) made into paste and can be anointed on the patient of ''paittika'' disease of head and also the decoction prepared out of above drugs can be used for affusion in ''paittika'' diseases of head. [177]

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#Ointment and affusion in [[pitta]]ja diseases of head: ''Chandana, ushira, madhuyashti, bala, vyaghranakha, utpala'' and milk (for trituration) made into paste and can be anointed on the patient of ''paittika'' disease of head and also the decoction prepared out of above drugs can be used for affusion in ''paittika'' diseases of head. [177]

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#The snuff in ~~''pittaja''~~ diseases of head:Paste prepared of ''twak, patra, sarkara'' along with rice water should be squeeze to extract out the juice and put the same in the nostrils followed by administration of ghee as ''nasya''. [178]

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#The snuff in [[pitta]]ja diseases of head:Paste prepared of ''twak, patra, sarkara'' along with rice water should be squeeze to extract out the juice and put the same in the nostrils followed by administration of ghee as [[nasya]]. [178]

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#The ''nasya'' in diseases of head: Ghee fortified with ingredients such as ''madhuyashti, chandana, ananta'' and milk is used for ''nasya''. Similarly medicated ghee prepared from ''sharkara, draksha, madhuka'' is useful in ~~''pittaja''~~ head disease. [179]

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#The [[nasya]] in diseases of head: Ghee fortified with ingredients such as ''madhuyashti, chandana, ananta'' and milk is used for [[nasya]]. Similarly medicated ghee prepared from ''sharkara, draksha, madhuka'' is useful in [[pitta]]ja head disease. [179]

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===== Treatment of ~~''kaphaja~~, sannipatika'' and ''krimija'' head diseases =====

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===== Treatment of [[kapha]]ja, sannipatika and krimija head diseases =====

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====== General treatment of ~~''kaphaja''~~ head diseases ======

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====== General treatment of [[kapha]]ja head diseases ======

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Fomentation therapy, smoking, snuffing and insufflation of powders in to nostrils and then managed with ''kapha''-alleviating paste and diet along with intake of old ghee and ''teekshna basti'' (medicated enema having strong cleansing property). [180-181]

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Fomentation therapy, smoking, snuffing and insufflation of powders in to nostrils and then managed with [[kapha]]-alleviating paste and diet along with intake of old ghee and teekshna [[basti]] (medicated enema having strong cleansing property). [180-181]

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#In ~~''kaphaja''~~ and ~~''vataja''~~ head diseases, daha (''agnikarma''/ cauterization) on forehead and temples is done followed by blood-letting therapy considering the remaining morbid ''dosha'' [181]

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#In [[kapha]]ja and [[vata]]ja head diseases, daha (''agnikarma''/ cauterization) on forehead and temples is done followed by blood-letting therapy considering the remaining morbid [[dosha]] [181]

#''Dhooma varti'' (smoke bougie/cigar) prepared of ''eranda, nalada, ksauma, guggulu, aguru, chandana'' and other aromatic drugs except ''kushtha'' and ''tagara'' should be used for medicated smoking. [182]

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====== General treatment of diseases of the mouth ======

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Gargling/ holding paste of drugs in mouth (''kavala graha'') of contents such as vinegar, decoction of bitter and pungent drug and honey. Medicated smoking, insufflation, purgation, emesis, fasting and diet which alleviates the aggravated ''dosha'' are beneficial in oral diseases. [187]

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Gargling/ holding paste of drugs in mouth (''kavala graha'') of contents such as vinegar, decoction of bitter and pungent drug and honey. Medicated smoking, insufflation, purgation, emesis, fasting and diet which alleviates the aggravated [[dosha]] are beneficial in oral diseases. [187]

#''Pippalyadi-churna'':Take equal quantity each of ''pippali, aguru, daruharidra bark, yavakshara, rasanjana, patha, tejovati, haritaki''. Powder all the above drugs and Mix with honey. This linctus is to be kept in the mouth in all diseases of the mouth. [188]

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#''Rasakriya'' (the decoction of daruharidra boiled and solidified) and honey, is used to cure oral diseases and used in diseases caused by vitiation of blood and sinuses (''nadi- vrana''). [202]

#In case of dryness of palate in non polydipsia (''atrishna''): ghee should be given to drink after meals (''uttara-bhaktikam''). Also, give snuff (inhalation therapy). Meat soups having sweet, unctuous and cold qualities should be given. [203]

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#Treatment of stomatitis: Venesection (''rakta mokshana'' therapy), head -evacuation errhines and purgation therapy, gargling (''kavala-graha'' therapy) with cow’s urine, oil, ghee, honey and milk, similarly another gargle with ''triphala, patha, mrdvika,'' tender leaves of ''jati'' and honey is helpful in stomatitis. Also mouth should be washed with astringent, bitter and cold decoctions. [204-205]

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#Treatment of stomatitis: Venesection ([[rakta mokshana]] therapy), head -evacuation errhines and purgation therapy, gargling (''kavala-graha'' therapy) with cow’s urine, oil, ghee, honey and milk, similarly another gargle with ''triphala, patha, mrdvika,'' tender leaves of ''jati'' and honey is helpful in stomatitis. Also mouth should be washed with astringent, bitter and cold decoctions. [204-205]

====== ''Khadiradi Gutika'' and ''Khadiradi Taila'' ======

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#Gargle to be used for ''vatika'' type anorexia: Gargles prepared from ''kustha, sauvarchala, jiraka, sharkara, maricha, bida,'' oil, and honey. [216]

#Gargle to be used for ''paittika'' anorexia: Gargle of ''amalaki/dhatri, ela, padmaka, usira, pippali, utpala, chandana,'' oil and honey. [216]

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#Gargle to be used for ~~''kaphaja''~~ anorexia: Gargle of ''lodhra, tejovati, haritaki, trikatu, yavakshara,'' oil and honey. [217]

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#Gargle to be used for [[kapha]]ja anorexia: Gargle of ''lodhra, tejovati, haritaki, trikatu, yavakshara,'' oil and honey. [217]

#Gargle to be used in ''tri-doshic/sannipatika'' anorexia: Fresh juice of pomengranate, ''jiraka, sarkara,'' oil and honey. [218]

#''Karavyadi-yoga'': ''Karavi, maricha, jiraka, draksha, vrikshamla, dadima, sauvarchala,'' jaggery and honey. This (gargle) cures all types of anorexia. [219]

#General treatment of ''vatika'' anorexia is medicated enema.

#General treatment of ''paittika'' anorexia is purgation therapy.

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#General treatment of ~~''kaphaja''~~ anorexia is medicated emesis therapy.

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#General treatment of [[kapha]]ja anorexia is medicated emesis therapy.

#General treatment of psychological anorexia: Delicious favorite foods pleasing the heart, gladdening the patient should be given.

Thus ends the description of the treatment of ''arochaka'' (anorexia). [220]

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====== General treatment of ear diseases ======

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''Vata'' alleviating treatment on the line listed under ''pinasa'' (''vatika'' type of rhinitis) to be applied such as anointing, drops and snuffing as prescribed for ''pinasa''.

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[[Vata]] alleviating treatment on the line listed under ''pinasa'' (''vatika'' type of rhinitis) to be applied such as anointing, drops and snuffing as prescribed for ''pinasa''.

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====== Treatment of suppuration and discharge ======

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Surgical measures/treatment prescribed for ''vrana'' (ulcer) should be adopted. Diet and ear drop should be used depending upon the ''dosha'' involvement. [221]

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Surgical measures/treatment prescribed for ''vrana'' (ulcer) should be adopted. Diet and ear drop should be used depending upon the [[dosha]] involvement. [221]

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====== Specific formulas for ear disease ======

#''Hingvadi taila'': Mustard oil, ''hingu, tumburu, sunthi'' cooked all together is useful for ear ache. [222]

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====== Formulas for other eye diseases ======

#''Shankhadi-varti'': ''Varti'' (bougie) prepared of ''sankha bhasma, pravala bhasma, vaidurya pishti, lauha bhasma'' (iron), ''tamra bhasma'' (copper), ''bhasma'' of the bone of ''plava'' (pelican- bird called ''prasevaka-gala''), ''srotonjana'' and ''sveta- maricha'' cures all types of eye diseases. [246]

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#''Churnanjana'': Half ''shana'' ( 1 ''shana'' = 3 grams) of ''maricha'' (Black pepper fruit – piper nigrum), two ''shana'' of ''pippali'' – Piper longum, and ''samudraphena'', half ''shana'' of ''saindhava lavana,'' nine ''shana'' of ''sauviranjana'' should be triturated and made to a fine powder during ''chitra'' constellation.This powder collyrium is beneficial in itching, cataract and ~~''kaphaja''~~ eye diseases and eliminates impurities. [247-248]

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#''Churnanjana'': Half ''shana'' ( 1 ''shana'' = 3 grams) of ''maricha'' (Black pepper fruit – piper nigrum), two ''shana'' of ''pippali'' – Piper longum, and ''samudraphena'', half ''shana'' of ''saindhava lavana,'' nine ''shana'' of ''sauviranjana'' should be triturated and made to a fine powder during ''chitra'' constellation.This powder collyrium is beneficial in itching, cataract and [[kapha]]ja eye diseases and eliminates impurities. [247-248]

#Seeds of ''ela'' (Cardamom-Elattaria cardamom), goat’s urine (dip the cardamom in the urine for three days), let the cardamom be well-impregnated and dried and made to a powder. Application of this powder in the form of collyrium cures ''timira'' (a type of cataract), ''krimi'' (parasitic infestation), ''patala'' (another type of cataract) and discharge of mucoid matter from the eyes. [249]

#''Sauviranjana, tuttha, tapya-dhatu'' (''maksika''), ''manahshila, chaksushya'' (variety of ''kulattha''), ''madhuka'' (Licorice – Glycyrrhiza glabra), ''loha bhasma''(iron), precious stones, ''pushpanjana, saindhava,'' tusk of boar, ''kataka'' – strychnos potatorum may be used in the form of either powder or ''varti'' as collyrium which is excellent remedies for ''timira'' (cataract) and such other eye-diseases. [250-251]

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#''Krishna sarpa vasadi –rasakriya'': ''Rasakriya'' (thin paste) prepared of the fat of black snake cobra, honey, the juice of ''amalaki'' – phyllanthus emblicais useful in curing all eye-diseases like ''kacha'' (cataract), ''arbuda'' (tumor in the eyes) and discharge from the eyes. [259-260]

#Other recipes for eye diseases:

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##The ''rasakriya'' (thin paste) prepared of ''dhatri, rasanjana'' (aqueous extract of berberis aristata), honey and ghee cures eye-diseases caused by the vitiation of ''pitta'' and ''rakta'' (blood), ''timira'' (cataract /blurred vision) and ''patala'' (another type of cataract).

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##The ''rasakriya'' (thin paste) prepared of ''dhatri, rasanjana'' (aqueous extract of berberis aristata), honey and ghee cures eye-diseases caused by the vitiation of [[pitta]] and [[rakta]] (blood), ''timira'' (cataract /blurred vision) and ''patala'' (another type of cataract).

##One parts each of ''amalaka, pippali,'' white ''maricha,'' one part of rock salt and honey. This ''rasakriya'' alleviates blindness and ''patala''.

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====== General treatment of alopecia and graying of hair ======

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In case of ''khalitya'' (alopecia), ''palitya'' (graying of the hair), ''vali'' (appearance of wrinkles over the face) and ''hari lomana'' (tawny hair), the patient should be managed after elimination/ detoxification therapies in the beginning and thereafter be given ''nasya'' (inhalation therapy) with medicated oil, and application of paste of drugs over the head and face. [262 1/2- 263½]

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In case of ''khalitya'' (alopecia), ''palitya'' (graying of the hair), ''vali'' (appearance of wrinkles over the face) and ''hari lomana'' (tawny hair), the patient should be managed after elimination/ detoxification therapies in the beginning and thereafter be given [[nasya]] (inhalation therapy) with medicated oil, and application of paste of drugs over the head and face. [262 1/2- 263½]

#The following drugs and oils should be used to alleviate baldness and greying of hair: Drugs of ''vidarigandhadi'' group (''vidarigandha''—Pueraria tuberosa, ''shalaparni, prishnaparni, brihati'' – Solanum indicum, ''kantakari'' – Garcinia Morella and ''gokshura'' – Tribulus terrestris) or ''jeevaneeya'' group (vitalizer drugs) (''jeevaka'' – Malaxiz acuminata, ''rishabhaka'' – Manilkara hexandra, ''meda'' – Polygonatum cirrhifolium, ''maha-meda'' – Polygonatum verticillatum, ''kakoli'' – Fritillaria roylei, ''mudga'' – Green gram- ''parni'' and ''masha-parni'' – Teramnus labialis.) and Oil.

##Medicated oil is prepared by cooking all above ingredients. Inhalation therapy with these medicated oils or with ''anu taila'' cures alopecia and graying of the hair. [263-264]

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====== Treatment of ''sannipatika svarabheda'' ======

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''Svarabheda'' (hoarseness of voice) caused by ''sannipata'' (simultaneous vitiation of all the three ''dosha'') is treated with all the therapeutic measures prescribed above for the ''vatika, paittika'' and ~~''kaphaja~~,'' except vensection therapy (''siravyadha''). Thus, in brief, the treatment of ''svarabheda'' is described.

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''Svarabheda'' (hoarseness of voice) caused by ''sannipata'' (simultaneous vitiation of all the three ''dosha'') is treated with all the therapeutic measures prescribed above for the ''vatika, paittika'' and [[kapha]]ja, except vensection therapy (''siravyadha''). Thus, in brief, the treatment of ''svarabheda'' is described.

This ends the description of the treatment of ''svarabheda'' (hoarseness of voice). [290]

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To sum up, in human beings, ''vata, pitta'' and ''kapha'' are located in the ''basti'' (region of the urinary bladder, i.e pelvic region), heart (cardiac region) and ''murdha'' (head) respectively therefore, the morbid matter located in these places is eliminated from the nearby region appropriately by emetic therapy etc. [291]

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To sum up, in human beings, [[vata]], [[pitta]] and [[kapha]] are located in the ''basti'' (region of the urinary bladder, i.e pelvic region), heart (cardiac region) and ''murdha'' (head) respectively therefore, the morbid matter located in these places is eliminated from the nearby region appropriately by emetic therapy etc. [291]

==== Microcosm and macrocosm ====

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As the ''loka'' (macrocosm) is afflicted or maintained respectively by the morbidity and normal state of the wind, sun and moon, so also the ''adhyatma-loka'' (sentient world or microcosm) is either afflicted or maintained respectively by the morbidity and normal state of ''vayu, pitta'' and ''kapha''. [292]

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As the ''loka'' (macrocosm) is afflicted or maintained respectively by the morbidity and normal state of the wind, sun and moon, so also the ''adhyatma-loka'' (sentient world or microcosm) is either afflicted or maintained respectively by the morbidity and normal state of [[vayu]], [[pitta]] and [[kapha]]. [292]

==== Harmony among the dosha ====

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The ''dosha'' viz, ''vayu, pitta'' and ''kapha'' never destroy each other inspite of having contradictory properties, they coexist in a harmonious state. This happens because of their ''sahaja- satmya'' (natural wholesome disposition of coexistence), as even fatal poison does not effect snakes [293].

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The [[dosha]] viz, [[vayu]], [[pitta]] and [[kapha]] never destroy each other inspite of having contradictory properties, they coexist in a harmonious state. This happens because of their ''sahaja- satmya'' (natural wholesome disposition of coexistence), as even fatal poison does not effect snakes [293].

==== In Conclusion ====

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*There are one hundred and seven vital points called ''marma'' in the body which are junctures of body components and ''prana'' (life force) resides in them. Among the ten ''pranayatana'', three ''marma'' i.e., ''shira, hridaya'' and ''basti'' are important.

*If ''dosha'' affect these three ''marma'', they will have impact on the ''prana''. Hence their protection is crucial for preservation of health and management of disorders.

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*''Udavarta'' means abnormal upward frequent movement of ''vata dosha''. Commonly this condition is caused by suppression of natural urges and ''vata'' aggravating factors. ''Udavarta'' hampers digestion and metabolism at micro channels. This leads to accumulation of the toxic elements to cause various diseases.

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*''Udavarta'' means abnormal upward frequent movement of [[vata]] [[dosha]]. Commonly this condition is caused by suppression of natural urges and [[vata]] aggravating factors. ''Udavarta'' hampers digestion and metabolism at micro channels. This leads to accumulation of the toxic elements to cause various diseases.

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*''Vata dosha'' can be aggravated due to its own causes or due to obstruction by other two vitiated ''dosha''.

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*[[Vata]] [[dosha]] can be aggravated due to its own causes or due to obstruction by other two vitiated [[dosha]].

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*In ''udavarta'', the pathogenesis takes place at ''pakvashaya'' (colon) and ''apana vata'' is aggravated to turn into opposite movements. The ''apana'' can cause various disorders after affecting the sites.

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*In ''udavarta'', the pathogenesis takes place at ''pakvashaya'' (colon) and apana [[vata]] is aggravated to turn into opposite movements. The ''apana'' can cause various disorders after affecting the sites.

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*''Anulomana'' (treatment leading to normal movement of ''vata'') is the principle of treatment in ''udavarta''. This includes therapies for pacification of ''vata'' and removing obstruction in its movement.

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*''Anulomana'' (treatment leading to normal movement of [[vata]]) is the principle of treatment in ''udavarta''. This includes therapies for pacification of [[vata]] and removing obstruction in its movement.

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*In ''vata'' predominance, the enema added with sour, salty and oily medicines is administered. In ''pitta'' predominance, the enema added with milk is administered. In ''kapha'' predominance, the enema added with urine (cow’s urine) is administered.

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*In [[vata]] predominance, the enema added with sour, salty and oily medicines is administered. In [[pitta]] predominance, the enema added with milk is administered. In [[kapha]] predominance, the enema added with urine (cow’s urine) is administered.

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*The management of ''udavarta'' depends upon condition of ''dosha'' vitiation and its clinical presentation in patient. Excess unctuousness is treated with dryness and vice versa.

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*The management of ''udavarta'' depends upon condition of [[dosha]] vitiation and its clinical presentation in patient. Excess unctuousness is treated with dryness and vice versa.

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*Emesis therapy, ''langhana'' (fasting therapy) and ''pachana'' (carminatives) are advised in ~~''sama~~ dosha'' located in upper part of abdomen.

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*Emesis therapy, [[langhana]] (fasting therapy) and [[pachana]] (carminatives) are advised in same [[dosha]] located in upper part of abdomen.

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*Castor oil is an excellent remedy for obstruction caused by excess fat, ''kapha, pitta'' and ''rakta''.

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*Castor oil is an excellent remedy for obstruction caused by excess fat, [[kapha]], [[pitta]] and [[rakta]].

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*Diet and lifestyle factors along with vitiation of ''annavaha srotasa'' (gastrointestinal tract) are important causative factors for vitiation of ''dosha'' in urinary system disorders. This is caused when the vitiated ''dosha'' located in urinary bladder, kidney and urinary system.

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*Diet and lifestyle factors along with vitiation of ''annavaha srotasa'' (gastrointestinal tract) are important causative factors for vitiation of [[dosha]] in urinary system disorders. This is caused when the vitiated [[dosha]] located in urinary bladder, kidney and urinary system.

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*When the aggravated ''vata'' dries up semen and urine along with ''pitta'' and ''kapha'' which is located in urinary bladder the calculus is formed. The clinical presentation and composition of ''ashmari'' (calculus) depends upon vitiation of ''dosha''.

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*When the aggravated [[vata]] dries up semen and urine along with [[pitta]] and [[kapha]] which is located in urinary bladder the calculus is formed. The clinical presentation and composition of ''ashmari'' (calculus) depends upon vitiation of [[dosha]].

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*The treatment of ''ashmari'' includes massage, unctuous and non-unctuous medicated enema, unctuous poultice, ''uttara basti'' (urethral douche) and ''sekam'' (affusion) as well as the diet of soup prepared with ''dosha'' alleviating drugs. The main ''dosha'' shall be treated first.

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*The treatment of ''ashmari'' includes massage, unctuous and non-unctuous medicated enema, unctuous poultice, ''uttara basti'' (urethral douche) and ''sekam'' (affusion) as well as the diet of soup prepared with [[dosha]] alleviating drugs. The main [[dosha]] shall be treated first.

*''Tikshna''(sharply acting) and ''anulomana''(facilitating movement) medicines along with specific procedures like riding fast moving vehicle are administered for breaking, moving and flushing out of calculus.

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*Diet, lifestyle and psychological factors are responsible for causing heart diseases. The clinical presentation is based upon vitiation of ''dosha'' and accordingly treatment is planned. ''Langhana, pachana'' and purification are principles of treatment.

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*Diet, lifestyle and psychological factors are responsible for causing heart diseases. The clinical presentation is based upon vitiation of [[dosha]] and accordingly treatment is planned. [[Langhana]], [[pachana]] and purification are principles of treatment.

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*In addition to the dietary and lifestyle causes, environmental factors like change in weather conditions, temperature are responsible for ''pratishyaya'' (rhinitis). ''Kapha/vata dosha'' with ''rasa'' and ''rakta dushya'' are vitiating factors in its pathogenesis.

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*In addition to the dietary and lifestyle causes, environmental factors like change in weather conditions, temperature are responsible for ''pratishyaya'' (rhinitis). [[Kapha]]/[[vata]] [[dosha]] with [[rasa]] and ''rakta dushya'' are vitiating factors in its pathogenesis.

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*In diseases of head, eyes, nose, oral cavity and ears, the treatment of local ''dosha'' as well as vitiated ''dosha'' is important. Local treatment with generalized treatment is advised.

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*In diseases of head, eyes, nose, oral cavity and ears, the treatment of local [[dosha]] as well as vitiated [[dosha]] is important. Local treatment with generalized treatment is advised.

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*The route of administration of drug is the nearest route to site of vitiation of ''dosha''.

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*The route of administration of drug is the nearest route to site of vitiation of [[dosha]].

*Treatment of ''arochaka'' (anorexia) due to psychological factors includes counseling therapy and ''harshana'' (happiness) therapy.

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*In human beings, ''vata, pitta'' and ''kapha'' are located in the ''basti'' (region of the urinary bladder, i.e pelvic region), heart (cardiac region) and ''murdha'' (head) respectively. The treatment of ''dosha'' located in these places is administered from the nearby region appropriately by medicated enema, purgation and emetic therapy respectively.

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*In human beings, [[vata]], [[pitta]] and [[kapha]] are located in the ''basti'' (region of the urinary bladder, i.e pelvic region), heart (cardiac region) and ''murdha'' (head) respectively. The treatment of [[dosha]] located in these places is administered from the nearby region appropriately by medicated enema, purgation and emetic therapy respectively.

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*As the ''loka'' (macrocosm) is afflicted or maintained respectively by the morbidity and normal state of the wind, sun and moon, so also the ''adhyatma loka'' (sentient world or microcosm) is either afflicted or maintained respectively by the morbidity and normal state of ''vayu, pitta'' and ''kapha''.

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*As the ''loka'' (macrocosm) is afflicted or maintained respectively by the morbidity and normal state of the wind, sun and moon, so also the ''adhyatma loka'' (sentient world or microcosm) is either afflicted or maintained respectively by the morbidity and normal state of [[vayu]], [[pitta]] and [[kapha]].

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*The dosha viz. ''vayu, pitta'' and ''kapha'' never destroy each other in spite of having contradictory properties, they coexist in a harmonious state. This happens because of their ''sahaja satmya'' (natural wholesome disposition of coexistence).

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*The dosha viz. [[vayu]], [[pitta]] and [[kapha]] never destroy each other in spite of having contradictory properties, they coexist in a harmonious state. This happens because of their ''sahaja satmya'' (natural wholesome disposition of coexistence).

== Vidhi Vimarsha (Applied Inferences ) ==

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'''Disease specific therapies:'''

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#Pacification of ''dosha''

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#Pacification of [[dosha]]

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#''Snehana''

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#[[Snehana]]

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#''Swedana''

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#[[Swedana]]

'''Important medicines:'''

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| ''Mriga shringa''

| 125-250 mg

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| Water

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| ~~''Kaphanubandha''~~

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| [[Kapha]]nubandha

| ''Karaskara kalpa''

| 250-500 mg

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| Medicated milk processed with ''Arjuna''

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| rowspan="2"|''Pitta'' dominant

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| ''Makshika'' mixture

| 500-1000 mg

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| rowspan="4"|''Kapha'' dominant

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| rowspan="4"|[[Kapha]] dominant

| ''Shringyadi kwatha''

| 25-50 ml

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| ''Virechana''

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| [[Virechana]]

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| ''Virechana Kashaya''

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| [[Virechana]] Kashaya

| 20-40 ml

| Morning one time

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| ''Niruha basti''

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| Niruha [[basti]]

| ''Dashamulika''

| 900 ml

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#''Snehana'' : ''Eranda sneha''

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#[[Snehana]] : ''Eranda sneha''

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#''Swedana'' : ''Atasi upanaha''

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#[[Swedana]] : ''Atasi upanaha''

'''Causes, prevalence, clinical features and management of diseases of head:'''

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''Shiras'' (head) is the site of the ~~''indriyas''~~ (the seat of special senses), the ''srotas'' (channels) pertaining to the conduction of ''indriya'' and ''prana''.(Cha.Si.9/5) Moreover, ''prana vayu'' and ''tarpaka kapha'' are located in head. ''Alochaka pitta'' is specifically located in eyes. All the ~~''indriyas''~~ are controlled by mind. Hence the coordination of mind and senses takes place at head.

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''Shiras'' (head) is the site of the [[indriya]](the seat of special senses), the ''srotas'' (channels) pertaining to the conduction of [[indriya]] and ''prana''.[Cha.Sa.[[Siddhi Sthana]] 9/5] Moreover, prana [[vayu]] and tarpaka [[kapha]] are located in head. Alochaka [[pitta]] is specifically located in eyes. All the [[indriya]] are controlled by mind. Hence the coordination of mind and senses takes place at head.

Complex structures of brain and spinal cord, roots of nervous system are located in head. All the functions of nervous system are regulated by brain and spinal cord. Twelve cranial nerves are important to be considered in this context.

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'''Clinical features:'''

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Clinical features are observed as per ''dosha'' dominance and described in the text in [[Kiyanta Shiraseeya Adhyaya]].

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Clinical features are observed as per [[dosha]] dominance and described in the text in [[Kiyanta Shiraseeya Adhyaya]].

'''Diagnosis and assessment:'''

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| Vata dominant pratishyaya || Malla + Naga mishrana || 250-500 mg || Between meals || Honey

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| [[Vata]] dominant pratishyaya || Malla + Naga mishrana || 250-500 mg || Between meals || Honey

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|Pitta dominant pratishyaya || Makshika mish-rana || 250-500 mg ||Between meals || Vasavaleha

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|[[Pitta]] dominant pratishyaya || Makshika mish-rana || 250-500 mg ||Between meals || Vasavaleha

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|Kapha dominant pratishyaya || Naga guti ||60-120 mg ||Between meals|| Honey + ~~Ka-nakasava~~

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|[[Kapha]] dominant pratishyaya || Naga guti ||60-120 mg ||Between meals|| Honey + Kanakasava

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