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== Introduction ==

== Introduction ==

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After explaining the [[Atisara Chikitsa]] (treatment of diarrhea), there is description of [[Chhardi Chikitsa]]. The word ''chhardi'' is derived from the root ''chhard vamane''. The word ''chhad'' means gripping (''avritta'' or ''achhadana'') and ''ard'' means pain (''peedha'')<ref>Shastri Suderashan, Madhava Nidana of Madhavakara, Chardi -15 Madhukosh Tika. 4th Edition, 1975, Chaukhamba Sanskrit Series, Varanasi</ref>.  The other words like ''chhardah, chhardana, chhardi, chhardika,'' etc. are considered as the synonyms of ''chhardi''.<ref>Charaka chandrika Hindi Vyakhya- Visheshs Vaktavya by Bramhanand Tripathi on Charaka Samhita Chikitsa Sthana 20/1-1</ref>  The words ''chhardi'' and ''vamana'', both are used in the sense of vomiting but have basic difference. ''Chhardi'' is a pathological condition where the sufferer is exposed to particular predisposing factors for vomiting and as a result suffers from the particular condition called ''chhardi''. On the other hand ''vamana'' is one of the purification therapies of [[Panchakarma]] (five purification procedures in [[Ayurveda]]) where the physician intends to induce vomiting to expel out vitiated ''kapha'' and ''pitta''. In general, the vitiated ''doshas'' accumulate in stomach and are thrown out from the body through various channels. There are two major channels from which the body generally does such excretary mechanism.<ref>Shastri Ambika Dutt, Sushruta Samhita, Hindi commentary by Kaviraj 5th Edition, 1982, Chaukhamba Sanskrit Series, Varanasi, Susruta Shareera 5/ 10</ref>  The one is adhomārga (excretion through downword channel) for which the description of ''atisara'' is given in previous chapter and the other one is ''urdhvabhaga'' (excretion through upward channel) where the description of ''chhardi'' is discussed here.  ''Chhardi'' comes under the category of ''koshtha rasayani shrita vyadhi'' (diseases of GI tract)  whose roots are in ''mahasrotas'' (GI tract) and ''manovaha'' (mind) ''srotasa''. The ''amashaya'' and ''rasayani'' are the involved ''avayavas'' (organs) in this disease.<ref>Charaka Samhita:  [[Ayurveda]] Dipika Commentry by Chakrapani Chaukhamba Sankshrit Series, Varanasi Vimanasthana 5/7-3.</ref>  The management of this disease is by the pharmacological treatment through various herbs/combinations, dietary modifications and psychological counseling. The preventive aspect includes avoidance of causative factors and enhancement in psychological strength to specific items/factors.<ref>Charaka Samhita:  [[Ayurveda]] Dipika Commentry by Chakrapani Chaukhamba Sankshrit Series, Varanasi, Vimana sthana 5/25.</ref> The curative treatment focuses on pharmacotherapy depending upon ''dosha'' dominance and mild ''samshodhana'' (expelling out the vitiated ''dosha'').

After explaining the [[Atisara Chikitsa]] (treatment of diarrhea), there is description of [[Chhardi Chikitsa]]. The word ''chhardi'' is derived from the root ''chhard vamane''. The word ''chhad'' means gripping (''avritta'' or ''achhadana'') and ''ard'' means pain (''peedha'')<ref>Madhavakara. Chardi praarana verse 15, In:Shastri Suderashan,editor, Madhava Nidanam (Roga vinischaya). 4th ed. Varanasi: Chaukhamba Sanskrit Series,1975.pp--</ref>.  The other words like ''chhardah, chhardana, chhardi, chhardika,'' etc. are considered as the synonyms of ''chhardi''.<ref>Charak. Chikitsa Sthana, Cha.20 Chhardi Chikitsa Adhyaya. In: Bramhanand Tripathi Editor. Charak Samhita.,? ed. Varanasi: Chaukhamba Sanskrit Pratisthan,2015. p.?.</ref>  The words ''chhardi'' and ''vamana'', both are used in the sense of vomiting but have basic difference. ''Chhardi'' is a pathological condition where the sufferer is exposed to particular predisposing factors for vomiting and as a result suffers from the particular condition called ''chhardi''. On the other hand ''vamana'' is one of the purification therapies of [[Panchakarma]] (five purification procedures in [[Ayurveda]]) where the physician intends to induce vomiting to expel out vitiated ''kapha'' and ''pitta''. In general, the vitiated ''doshas'' accumulate in stomach and are thrown out from the body through various channels. There are two major channels from which the body generally does such excretary mechanism.<ref>Sushruta. Sharira Sthana, Cha.5 Shareerasankhyavyakarana Sharira Adhyaya verse 10. In: Kaviraj Shastri Ambika Dutt, Editors. Sushruta Samhita. 5th ed. Varanasi: Chaukhamba Sanskrit Series,1982. p.?.</ref>  The one is adhomārga (excretion through downword channel) for which the description of ''atisara'' is given in previous chapter and the other one is ''urdhvabhaga'' (excretion through upward channel) where the description of ''chhardi'' is discussed here.  ''Chhardi'' comes under the category of ''koshtha rasayani shrita vyadhi'' (diseases of GI tract)  whose roots are in ''mahasrotas'' (GI tract) and ''manovaha'' (mind) ''srotasa''. The ''amashaya'' and ''rasayani'' are the involved ''avayavas'' (organs) in this disease.<ref>Chakrapani, Charak. Vimana Sthana, Cha.5 Srotovimna Adhyaya ver.7-3. In: Jadavaji Trikamji Aacharya, Editor. Charak Samhita.1st ed. Varanasi: Krishnadas Academy;2000.p.4</ref>  The management of this disease is by the pharmacological treatment through various herbs/combinations, dietary modifications and psychological counseling. The preventive aspect includes avoidance of causative factors and enhancement in psychological strength to specific items/factors.<ref>Chakrapani, Charak. Vimana Sthana, Cha.5 Srotovimna Adhyaya ver.25. In: Jadavaji Trikamji Aacharya, Editor. Charak Samhita.1st ed. Varanasi: Krishnadas Academy;2000.p.4</ref> The curative treatment focuses on pharmacotherapy depending upon ''dosha'' dominance and mild ''samshodhana'' (expelling out the vitiated ''dosha'').

== Sanskrit Text, Transliteration and English Translation ==

== Sanskrit Text, Transliteration and English Translation ==

=== Types of ''chhardi'' ===

=== Types of ''chhardi'' ===

Diseases are classified according to the dominance of ''doshas''-involved and their mutual amalgamation, which are of four types. The 5th type of ''chhardi'' (''dwishtarthayoga'') is due to aversive food related to the involvement of ''panchagyanendriyas'' (five sense organs) and their ''vishaya upalabdhi'' (Cha su 1/54) (perceivance of senses). The contact through ''rupa'' (visible) or ''rasa'' (taste) or ''gandha'' (smell) or ''sparsha'' (touch) or ''shabda'' (hear) or in combination with each other, stimulates body mechanism which results in ''dwistarthayoga chhardi'' (vomiting due to aversion). One cannot exclude the role of ''manah'' (mind) as predisposing factor in causing ''dwistarthayoga chhardi''.  

Diseases are classified according to the dominance of ''doshas''-involved and their mutual amalgamation, which are of four types. The 5th type of ''chhardi'' (''dwishtarthayoga'') is due to aversive food related to the involvement of ''panchagyanendriyas'' (five sense organs) and their ''vishaya upalabdhi'' [Cha. Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]] 1/54] (perceivance of senses). The contact through ''rupa'' (visible) or ''rasa'' (taste) or ''gandha'' (smell) or ''sparsha'' (touch) or ''shabda'' (hear) or in combination with each other, stimulates body mechanism which results in ''dwistarthayoga chhardi'' (vomiting due to aversion). One cannot exclude the role of ''manah'' (mind) as predisposing factor in causing ''dwistarthayoga chhardi''.  

''Douhruda janita'' (pregnancy induced vomitting), ''satmya prakopaja'' (vomiting due to inadequacy of substances) and ''krimija'' (vomiting due to microbial infection) type of ''chhardi'' are other causes of ''chhardi''.<ref>Shastri Ambika Dutt, Sushruta Samhita, Hindi commentary by Kaviraj 5th Edition, 1982, Chaukhamba Sanskrit Series, Varanasi</ref>  

''Douhruda janita'' (pregnancy induced vomitting), ''satmya prakopaja'' (vomiting due to inadequacy of substances) and ''krimija'' (vomiting due to microbial infection) type of ''chhardi'' are other causes of ''chhardi''.<ref>Sushruta. Sushruta Samhita . In: Kaviraj Shastri Ambika Dutt, Editors. 5th ed. Varanasi: Chaukhambha Sanskrit Series;1982. p.?.</ref>  

==== ''Vataja chhardi'' ====   

==== ''Vataja chhardi'' ====   

*''Langhana'' becomes the first line of treatment in ''chhardi'' as ''shamana chikitsa'' (pacificatory treatment). ''Samshodha'' can be preferred where ''doshas'' are in ''utklishtha'' stage and ready to be expelled out. ''Vamana'' is recommended when ''doshas'' are accumulated in ''amashaya'' or ''amashayottha'' (originating from stomach or upper gastro-intestinal tract). Whereas ''virechana'' is recommended in case of post-''amashayottha'' (in lower gastro-intestinal tract) accumulated ''doshas'', considering nearest route of ''samshodhana''. The choice of drugs should be done as per the ''doshanashakatva'' (capacity to subside the vitiated ''doshas'') ( verse 20).   

*''Langhana'' becomes the first line of treatment in ''chhardi'' as ''shamana chikitsa'' (pacificatory treatment). ''Samshodha'' can be preferred where ''doshas'' are in ''utklishtha'' stage and ready to be expelled out. ''Vamana'' is recommended when ''doshas'' are accumulated in ''amashaya'' or ''amashayottha'' (originating from stomach or upper gastro-intestinal tract). Whereas ''virechana'' is recommended in case of post-''amashayottha'' (in lower gastro-intestinal tract) accumulated ''doshas'', considering nearest route of ''samshodhana''. The choice of drugs should be done as per the ''doshanashakatva'' (capacity to subside the vitiated ''doshas'') ( verse 20).   

*''Haritaki'' is known for its laxative action (''anulomaneeya''). It not only ''tridoshahara'' but also possesses many more qualities ([[Chikitsa Sthana]] 1/1/29-34) which can be helpful for ''samprapti vighanatana'' (breaking pathogenesis) in ''chhardi''.  The choice of ''hridaya dravya'' (liking to mind) is recommended in ''chhardi'' which should be given with ''madya'' (alcohol) and ''dugdha'' (cow milk) as an ''anupana''. ''Madya'' due to its specific ''guna'' (Cha. Su. 27/ 193-195) results in quick absorption of the ''dravya'' and hastens the mode of action. ''Dugdha'' (cow milk) along with many other qualities ([[Sutra Sthana]] 27/217-18) is naturally ''saraka'' (purgative) in nature which makes ''anulomana gati'' (natural movements) of ''vayu''.  

*''Haritaki'' is known for its laxative action (''anulomaneeya''). It not only ''tridoshahara'' but also possesses many more qualities [Cha. Sa. [[Chikitsa Sthana]] 1/1/29-34] which can be helpful for ''samprapti vighanatana'' (breaking pathogenesis) in ''chhardi''.  The choice of ''hridaya dravya'' (liking to mind) is recommended in ''chhardi'' which should be given with ''madya'' (alcohol) and ''dugdha'' (cow milk) as an ''anupana''. ''Madya'' due to its specific ''guna'' [Cha.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]] 27/ 193-195] results in quick absorption of the ''dravya'' and hastens the mode of action. ''Dugdha'' (cow milk) along with many other qualities [ Cha. Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 27/217-18] is naturally ''saraka'' (purgative) in nature which makes ''anulomana gati'' (natural movements) of ''vayu''.  

*As the ''doshas'' are already in ''utklishta avastha''(stage of aggravation or ready to come out), the choice of ''valliphala'' for ''vamana'' is considered as a ''mridu'' (mild). On the other hand if the patient is weak and cannot tolerate the ''vamana'' effort, ''shamana chikitsa'' should be considered. The treatment planning should be done keeping ''manah'' as center point. The diet or ''pathya'' should be a ''manah prasannakara'' (mind pleasing) ([[Chikitsa Sthana]] 20/ 41-42) . It should be preferably ''mamsarasa'', dry food or liquid diet which is easily digestible ( verses 21-22).   

*As the ''doshas'' are already in ''utklishta avastha''(stage of aggravation or ready to come out), the choice of ''valliphala'' for ''vamana'' is considered as a ''mridu'' (mild). On the other hand if the patient is weak and cannot tolerate the ''vamana'' effort, ''shamana chikitsa'' should be considered. The treatment planning should be done keeping ''manah'' as center point. The diet or ''pathya'' should be a ''manah prasannakara'' (mind pleasing) [ Cha. Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 20/ 41-42] . It should be preferably ''mamsarasa'', dry food or liquid diet which is easily digestible ( verses 21-22).   

*In ''vataja chhardi'', ''laghu susanskrita mamsarasa'' (processed meat soup) is helpful in easy digestion and gives strength due to ''vata'' pacifying property. The ''yusha'' prepared from ''amlarasatmaka'' (sour taste) is not only ''vata'' pacifying but also stimulates the heart and leads to ''anulomana gati'' of ''vayu''. ''Ghrita'' as ''sanskaranuvartana'' (synergistically increases the properties of associated drugs) ([[Sutra Sthana]] 27/231-32 and 13/13) can be beneficial in ''vataja hridroga''.  

*In ''vataja chhardi'', ''laghu susanskrita mamsarasa'' (processed meat soup) is helpful in easy digestion and gives strength due to ''vata'' pacifying property. The ''yusha'' prepared from ''amlarasatmaka'' (sour taste) is not only ''vata'' pacifying but also stimulates the heart and leads to ''anulomana gati'' of ''vayu''. ''Ghrita'' as ''sanskaranuvartana'' (synergistically increases the properties of associated drugs) [ Cha. Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 27/231-32] and [ Cha. Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]] 13/13] can be beneficial in ''vataja hridroga''.  

*If the aggravated ''doshas'' are in distal part of ''amashaya'' (post- ''amashaya'') the nearest route to remove ''pitta'' is through ''virechana'' procedure. If the aggravated ''pitta'' is in ''amashaya'' then the nearest route to remove ''pitta'' is through ''vamana''. Both these procedures should be adopted in ''balavana rogi'' (physically strong patient) judiciously clubbing with proper ''samsarjana krama'' (protocol after purification procedure) to prevent aggravation of ''vata dosha''.  

*If the aggravated ''doshas'' are in distal part of ''amashaya'' (post- ''amashaya'') the nearest route to remove ''pitta'' is through ''virechana'' procedure. If the aggravated ''pitta'' is in ''amashaya'' then the nearest route to remove ''pitta'' is through ''vamana''. Both these procedures should be adopted in ''balavana rogi'' (physically strong patient) judiciously clubbing with proper ''samsarjana krama'' (protocol after purification procedure) to prevent aggravation of ''vata dosha''.  

*For ''shamana'' treatment the selection of drugs should be ''pitta'' pacifying, ''manapralhadakara'' (mind pleasing) and ''balya'' (strength of patient) criteria. The mechanism of action of these drugs can be through ''hetu viparita'' (anti-etiology), ''vyadhi viparita'' (anti-disease) or ''hetu-vyadhi veeparita chikitsa'' (anti-cause & disease treatment).  

*For ''shamana'' treatment the selection of drugs should be ''pitta'' pacifying, ''manapralhadakara'' (mind pleasing) and ''balya'' (strength of patient) criteria. The mechanism of action of these drugs can be through ''hetu viparita'' (anti-etiology), ''vyadhi viparita'' (anti-disease) or ''hetu-vyadhi veeparita chikitsa'' (anti-cause & disease treatment).  

*For ''kaphaja chhardi chikitsa'', as the ''doshas'' are situated in ''kaphashaya'' (''amashaya / ura'') the nearest and ideal route is ''vamana''. The choice of ''dravyas'' for ''vamana'' should be ''kaphahara'' like ''pippali, sarshapa, nimbatoya, madanaphala,'' etc. The choice of treatment is based on aggravated ''dosha, sanchayasthana'' (place of accumulation), ''sannikrishtha marga'' (nearest route), ''dosha-shamaka guna'' of ''dravyas'', etc.  

*For ''kaphaja chhardi chikitsa'', as the ''doshas'' are situated in ''kaphashaya'' (''amashaya / ura'') the nearest and ideal route is ''vamana''. The choice of ''dravyas'' for ''vamana'' should be ''kaphahara'' like ''pippali, sarshapa, nimbatoya, madanaphala,'' etc. The choice of treatment is based on aggravated ''dosha, sanchayasthana'' (place of accumulation), ''sannikrishtha marga'' (nearest route), ''dosha-shamaka guna'' of ''dravyas'', etc.  

*Various types of ''yusha, ragashadava, panaka'' ([[Sutra Sthana]] 27/279-281) are ''kaphahara, madhura-amlarasatmaka'' (sweet & sour), ''deepaneeya-pachaneeya'' (appetizer & digestant) in nature.  

*Various types of ''yusha, ragashadava, panaka'' [ Cha. Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]] 27/279-281] are ''kaphahara, madhura-amlarasatmaka'' (sweet & sour), ''deepaneeya-pachaneeya'' (appetizer & digestant) in nature.  

*For ''chhardinigrahana'' (anti-emetic group), the drugs should be ''kashaya rasatmaka'' (astringent taste), ''sheetaveerya'' (cool potency) and ''kaphaghna'' (''kapha'' alleviators) in nature. The ''manahshiladi yoga'' (a formulation) is considered to be ''vyadhiviparitarthakari'' (anti-disease) measures.

*For ''chhardinigrahana'' (anti-emetic group), the drugs should be ''kashaya rasatmaka'' (astringent taste), ''sheetaveerya'' (cool potency) and ''kaphaghna'' (''kapha'' alleviators) in nature. The ''manahshiladi yoga'' (a formulation) is considered to be ''vyadhiviparitarthakari'' (anti-disease) measures.

*In case of ''dwistarthayoga chhardi'' (vomiting due to hate/ aversion), the treatment includes ''ashvasana'' (assurance), ''vartalapa'' (conversation), ''mitramandali'' (friend circle), ''mananusarena ahara-vihara'' (preferable food & lifestyle). By doing so one can easily overcome the disease for the time being and once the ''vegavastha'' (vomiting bouts) is overcome, actual conceptual treatment can be adopted.   

*In case of ''dwistarthayoga chhardi'' (vomiting due to hate/ aversion), the treatment includes ''ashvasana'' (assurance), ''vartalapa'' (conversation), ''mitramandali'' (friend circle), ''mananusarena ahara-vihara'' (preferable food & lifestyle). By doing so one can easily overcome the disease for the time being and once the ''vegavastha'' (vomiting bouts) is overcome, actual conceptual treatment can be adopted.