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===Importance in treatment===
===Importance in treatment===
Upamana pramana is applied to elaborate the effect of interventions on the physiological components like [[dosha]], [[dhatu]], [[srotas]], [[mala]], [[oja]] etc. that are difficult to assess. The similes in the form of upamana pramana help decipher the mode of action and consequences of the treatment procedures. Hence to elaborate on the mechanism and importance of [[agni]] in the process of [[snehana]], the example of a piece of cloth is illustrated.[Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]].13/96] Similar to elaborating the [[snehana]] and [[swedana]] process, the example of softening of dried timber/wood after application of oleation and sudation is explained.[Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]].14/5] The contribution of [[basti]] in relieving the symptoms spread in the entire body is compared with the rising of the sun.[Cha.Sa.[[Siddhi Sthana]] 7/65] Similarly, the role of a physician in disease management is compared with different examples like a cook in cooking, ruler of the state etc.[Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]].9/11,12] The selection of drugs is also based on the herb's inherent ability, for example, the use of plumbago (chitraka) in enhancing digestive abilities.
Upamana pramana is applied to elaborate the effect of interventions on the physiological components like [[dosha]], [[dhatu]], [[srotas]], [[mala]], [[oja]] etc. that are difficult to assess. The similes in the form of upamana pramana help decipher the mode of action and consequences of the treatment procedures. Hence to elaborate on the mechanism and importance of digestive fire ([[agni]]) in the process of oleation ([[snehana]]), the example of a piece of cloth is illustrated.[Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]].13/96] Similar to elaborating the oleation ([[snehana]]) and sudation ([[swedana]]) process, the example of softening of dried timber/wood after application of oleation and sudation is explained.[Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]].14/5] The contribution of therapeutic enema ([[basti]]) in relieving the symptoms spread in the entire body is compared with the rising of the sun.[Cha.Sa.[[Siddhi Sthana]] 7/65] Similarly, the role of a physician in disease management is compared with different examples like a cook in cooking, ruler of the state etc.[Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 9/11,12] The selection of drugs is also based on the herb's inherent ability, for example, the use of plumbago (chitraka) in enhancing digestive abilities.
Similarly, the contra-indications in treatment are also expressed by giving examples like avoidance of purificaton ([[shodhana]]) in sama-avastha (condition associated with [[ama]]) of [[dosha]].[Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]].3/148] Upamana pramana highlights the benefits of consumption of certain dietary and drug interventions like buttermilk (takra) in diseases like piles (arsha). Buttermilk (takra) when spilled over the soil, arrests the growth of sapling, making it capable to heal the haemorrhoids in anal region completely.[Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]].14/85] The mechanism of oleation ([[snehana]]) and sudation ([[swedana]]) in hiccups and dyspnea (hikka-shwasa) is also explained by quoting the example of melting ice.[Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]].17/72]
Similarly, the contra-indications in treatment are also expressed by giving examples like avoidance of purificaton ([[shodhana]]) in sama-avastha (condition associated with [[ama]]) of [[dosha]].[Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]].3/148] Upamana pramana highlights the benefits of consumption of certain dietary and drug interventions like buttermilk (takra) in diseases like piles (arsha). Buttermilk (takra) when spilled over the soil, arrests the growth of sapling, making it capable to heal the haemorrhoids in anal region completely.[Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]].14/85] The mechanism of oleation ([[snehana]]) and sudation ([[swedana]]) in hiccups and dyspnea (hikka-shwasa) is also explained by quoting the example of melting ice.[Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]].17/72]