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In the chapter of ''hikka'' and ''shwasa'' the reason for explaining them together, their similarity in causes, treatment, the features and ''pathyas'' are explained. Thus in the treatise by Agnivesha, redacted by Charaka and completed by Dridhabala, this concludes the chapter entitled [[Hikka Shwasa Chikitsa]].

In the chapter of ''hikka'' and ''shwasa'' the reason for explaining them together, their similarity in causes, treatment, the features and ''pathyas'' are explained. Thus in the treatise by Agnivesha, redacted by Charaka and completed by Dridhabala, this concludes the chapter entitled [[Hikka Shwasa Chikitsa]].

=== ''Tattva Vimarsha'' ===

=== ''Tattva Vimarsha'' / Fundamental Principles===

*''Hikka'' and ''shwasa'' originate at the site of ''pitta'' (upper part of stomach). The nature of disease is mainly ''kapha'' and ''vata'' dominant. The aggravation leads to depletion of ''dhatus'' like ''rasa'' situated in heart.

*''Hikka'' and ''shwasa'' originate at the site of ''pitta'' (upper part of stomach). The nature of disease is mainly ''kapha'' and ''vata'' dominant. The aggravation leads to depletion of ''dhatus'' like ''rasa'' situated in heart.

Hence strong medicines and therapies leading to depletion of tissues should never be administered in ''hikka'' and ''shwasa'' patients.

Hence strong medicines and therapies leading to depletion of tissues should never be administered in ''hikka'' and ''shwasa'' patients.

=== ''Vidhi Vimarsha'' ===

=== ''Vidhi Vimarsha'' / Applied Inferences===

==== ''Hikka'' ====

==== ''Hikka'' ====