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<big>'''[[Chikitsa Sthana]] Chapter 18. Management of Kasa (Cough of various origins) </big>'''  

<big>'''[[Chikitsa Sthana]] Chapter 18. Management of Kasa (Cough of various origins) </big>'''  

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|data5 = [[Sutra Sthana]], [[Nidana Sthana]], [[Vimana Sthana]], [[Sharira Sthana]], [[Indriya Sthana]], [[Kalpa Sthana]], [[Siddhi Sthana]]

|data5 = [[Sutra Sthana]], [[Nidana Sthana]], [[Vimana Sthana]], [[Sharira Sthana]], [[Indriya Sthana]], [[Kalpa Sthana]], [[Siddhi Sthana]]

|label6 = Translator and commentator

|label6 = Translator and commentator

|data6 =  Nesari T.,Mallya S.,Deole Y. S.

|data6 =  Nesari T., Mallya S., [[Yogesh Deole|Deole Y. S.]]

|label7 = Reviewer  

|label7 = Reviewer  

|data7  = Prasad B.S., Mali P.

|data7  = Prasad B.S., Mali P.

|label8 = Editors

|label8 = Editors

|data8  = Singh G., Goyal M., Deole Y.S., Basisht G.

|data8  = Singh G., Goyal M., [[Yogesh Deole|Deole Y.S.]], [[Gopal Basisht|Basisht G.]]

|label9 = Year of publication  

|label9 = Year of publication  

|data9 =  2020

|data9 =  2020

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<big>'''Abstract </big>'''

<big>'''Abstract </big>'''

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<p style="text-align:justify;">''Hikka, shwasa'' and ''kasa'' (hiccups, dyspnea and cough) are the three main diseases of ''pranavaha srotas'' (respiratory system). There are similarities in clinical presentation and management of these three. Therefore, these are described in sequence. ''Kasa'' is categorized in to five types based on its dominance of dosha and etiology. The vata dominant, pitta dominant and kapha dominant kasa are curable with proper medication. The other two types originating due to kshata (injury) and depletion of body constituents (kshaya) are palliable (yapya). Avoiding etiological factors (Nidana parivarjana), purification therapy ([[shodhana]]), pacification therapy ([[shamana]]), disease specific treatment (vyadhiahara [[rasayana]]) are principles of management for all types of ''kasa''. Administration of [[shodhana]] therapy is important. The reduction in persistent nature of illness with episodic exacerbation and the severity is possible if all modalities are followed in sequence.  

''Hikka, shwasa'' and ''kasa'' (hiccups, dyspnea and cough) are the three main diseases of ''pranavaha srotas'' (respiratory system). There are similarities in clinical presentation and management of these three. Therefore, these are described in sequence. ''Kasa'' is categorized in to five types based on its dominance of dosha and etiology. The vata dominant, pitta dominant and kapha dominant kasa are curable with proper medication. The other two types originating due to kshata (injury) and depletion of body constituents (kshaya) are palliable (yapya). Avoiding etiological factors (Nidana parivarjana), purification therapy ([[shodhana]]), pacification therapy ([[shamana]]), disease specific treatment (vyadhiahara [[rasayana]]) are principles of management for all types of ''kasa''. Administration of [[shodhana]] therapy is important. The reduction in persistent nature of illness with episodic exacerbation and the severity is possible if all modalities are followed in sequence.  

 

'''Keywords''': ''kasa'', cough, treatment of cough, respiratory diseases, kshataja, kshayaja, snehapana, [[vamana]], [[virechana]], vairechanika [[nasya]] (nasal catarrhal), [[dhumapana]] (medicated cigarettes).

'''Keywords''': ''kasa'', cough, treatment of cough, respiratory diseases, kshataja, kshayaja, snehapana, [[vamana]], [[virechana]], vairechanika [[nasya]] (nasal catarrhal), [[dhumapana]] (medicated cigarettes).

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== Introduction ==

== Introduction ==

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As ''rukshata'' will be more prominent in [[vata]]ja type of ''kasa'' it should be treated with ''snehika upacharas. Ghrita pana,'' [[basti]], peya , yusha, ksheera, mamsa rasa etc should be prepared with [[vata]]ghna dravyas and is to be administered properly.  

As dryness (rukshata) will be more prominent in [[vata]]ja type of ''kasa'', it should be treated with unctuous therapies (snehika upacharas). Ghrita pana,[[basti]], peya, yusha, ksheera, mamsa rasa etc. should be prepared with [[vata]]ghna dravya and is to be administered properly.  

''Abhyanga, parisheka'' (sprinkling or pouring), ''snigdha sweda'' etc should be followed appropriately.  

[[Abhyanga]], [[parisheka]] (sprinkling or pouring), snigdha sweda etc. should be followed appropriately.  

If it is associated with constipation and flatulence should be treated with [[basti]]. If the person has dryness of upper part of the body, and is associated with aggravated [[pitta]], then he should be given medicated ''ghrita'' after intake of food. If the person has dryness of the upper part of the body associated with [[pitta]] aggravation then he should be treated with snigdha [[virechana]].[32-34]

If it is associated with constipation and flatulence should be treated with [[basti]]. If the person has dryness in the upper part of the body, and is associated with aggravated [[pitta]], then he should be given medicated [[ghrita]] after intake of food.  

 

If the person has dryness of the upper part of the body associated with [[kapha]] aggravation, then he should be treated with snigdha [[virechana]].[32-34]

==== Kantakari ghrita ====

==== Kantakari ghrita ====

Two palas of each among ''dashamoola, swayamgupta, shankahpushpi, shati, bala, hasti pippali, apamarga, pippalimoola, chitraka, bharangi, pushkaramoola'' should be added with one ''adhaka'' of water, these drugs should be cooked till the grains of ''yava'' becomes soft. And then decoction should be strained out. These hundred fruits of ''abhaya'' should be added with above mentioned decoction, one ''tula'' of ''guda'', one ''kudava'' of ''ghrita, taila'' and powder of ''pippali''. This is to be cooked and after attaining coldness one ''kudava'' of ''makshika'' is to be added.  

Two palas of each among ''dashamoola, swayamgupta, shankahpushpi, shati, bala, hasti pippali, apamarga, pippalimoola, chitraka, bharangi, pushkaramoola'' should be added with one ''adhaka'' of water, these drugs should be cooked till the grains of ''yava'' becomes soft. And then decoction should be strained out. These hundred fruits of ''abhaya'' should be added with above mentioned decoction, one ''tula'' of ''guda'', one ''kudava'' of ''ghrita, taila'' and powder of ''pippali''. This is to be cooked and after attaining coldness one ''kudava'' of ''makshika'' is to be added.  

Intake of two fruits of ''haritaki'' along with ''leha'' daily is considered as ''rasayana''. It removes ''vali, phalita''; increases ''varna, ayu'' and ''bala''. Beneficial in ''panchakasa, kshaya, shwaasa, hikka, vishamajwara, arshas, grahani, hridroga, aruchi, pinasa''. This excellent formulation is propounded by Agastya and is auspicious.

Intake of two fruits of ''haritaki'' along with ''leha'' daily is considered as [[rasayana]]. It removes ''vali, palita''; increases [[varna]], [[ayu]] and [[bala]]. Beneficial in ''panchakasa, kshaya, shwaasa, hikka, vishamajwara, arshas, grahani, hridroga, aruchi, pinasa''. This excellent formulation is propounded by Agastya and is auspicious.

Thus, ends the description of ''Agastya-haritaki''.[57-62]

Thus, ends the description of ''Agastya-haritaki''.[57-62]

Cha. = Charak, Su. = Sushruta, A. = Ashtanga, Hr. = Hridayam, Sa. = Samhita, B.R = Bhaishajya ratnavali

Cha. = Charak, Su. = Sushruta, A. = Ashtanga, Hr. = Hridayam, Sa. = Samhita, B.R = Bhaishajya ratnavali

== References ==

== References ==