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'''Consumption of ghee'''
 
'''Consumption of ghee'''
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*The disease jwara causes excess dryness and increased heat in the body. This further aggravates [[vata]] and [[pitta]] [[dosha]]. Ghee is administered to pacify [[vata]] and [[pitta]] [[dosha]]. It also nourishes [[dhatu]] and prevents depletion. [Su.Sa.Uttarasthana.39/133]<ref name=Susruta/>
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*The disease jwara causes excess dryness and increased heat in the body. This further aggravates [[vata]] and [[pitta]] [[dosha]]. Ghee is administered to pacify [[vata]] and [[pitta]] [[dosha]]. It also nourishes [[dhatu]] and prevents depletion. [Su.Sa.Uttara Sthana.39/133]<ref name=Susruta/>
    
'''Administration of milk'''
 
'''Administration of milk'''
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Generally, [[panchakarma]] procedures are indicated when the [[dosha]] are free from affliction of [[ama]] state. [Su.Sa.Uttara Sthana.39/124-125]<ref name=Susruta/>
 
Generally, [[panchakarma]] procedures are indicated when the [[dosha]] are free from affliction of [[ama]] state. [Su.Sa.Uttara Sthana.39/124-125]<ref name=Susruta/>
*Fomentation ([[swedana]]): Different fomentation techniques are used judiciously in jwara patients. Mild fomentation by covering the body with thick blanket (guru pravarana) is indicated in initial stage. It clears obstruction in sweat channels and normalizes body temperature. If the patient is experiencing excess cold, rhinitis, dyspnoea, pain in calves, joints and bones,fomentation is indicated. After the elimination of [[dosha]], if residual [[kapha]] and [[vata]][[dosha]] are causing jwara,fomentation and massage is indicated.[Su.Sa.Uttara Sthana.39/319]<ref name=Susruta/>[A.Hr.ChikitsaSthana 1/20]<ref name=Hridaya/>
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*'''Fomentation ([[swedana]]):''' Different fomentation techniques are used judiciously in jwara patients. Mild fomentation by covering the body with thick blanket (guru pravarana) is indicated in initial stage. It clears obstruction in sweat channels and normalizes body temperature. If the patient is experiencing excess cold, rhinitis, dyspnoea, pain in calves, joints and bones,fomentation is indicated. After the elimination of [[dosha]], if residual [[kapha]] and [[vata]][[dosha]] are causing jwara,fomentation and massage is indicated.[Su.Sa.Uttara Sthana.39/319]<ref name=Susruta/>[A.Hr.ChikitsaSthana 1/20]<ref name=Hridaya/>
    
*'''Therapeutic emesis ([[vamana]]):''' If [[kapha]][[dosha]] is in excess aggravated state, emesis is administered. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]].3/227][Su.Sa.Uttara Sthana.39/98]<ref name=Susruta/> It is also indicated in the initial phase, conditions of nausea, excessive salivation, aversion to food, cough, simultaneous occurrence of vomiting and diarrhoea. It is ideal treatment if jwara manifests immediately after meals. [A.Hr.Chikitsa Sthana.1/5]<ref name=Hridaya/>
 
*'''Therapeutic emesis ([[vamana]]):''' If [[kapha]][[dosha]] is in excess aggravated state, emesis is administered. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]].3/227][Su.Sa.Uttara Sthana.39/98]<ref name=Susruta/> It is also indicated in the initial phase, conditions of nausea, excessive salivation, aversion to food, cough, simultaneous occurrence of vomiting and diarrhoea. It is ideal treatment if jwara manifests immediately after meals. [A.Hr.Chikitsa Sthana.1/5]<ref name=Hridaya/>
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