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  • Agnidagdha (Burns and Scalds)
    Signs and symptoms Severity depends according to degree of burn. Severe cases should be hospitalized immediately.
    Simple treatment The treatment is for simple or superficial burns
    1. Apply freshly acquired juice of Ghrit kumari (Aloevera).
    2. Apply mixture of equal parts of Atasi tail (Linseed oil) and Honey.
    3. Apply mixture of equal parts of Coconut oil and Tila taila (Gingelly oil).
    Pathya Liquid and soft diet with little Ghrita and rest to the affected part.
    Apathya Food having Acidic taste, Dadhi (Curd) and chilies are harmful. Bath should be restricted.
  • Agnimandya (Dyspepsia)
    Agnimandya is a condition in which food is not properly digested due to the diminished power of Jatharagni (Digestive juices)
    Signs and symptoms Indigestion, diminished appetite and loss of taste, salivation, sour eructation and heaviness in the abdomen are main signs and symptoms.
    Simple treatment Drugs and diet should be given which stimulates Agni and decreases Kapha dosha
    1. Sunthi (dried Ginger) powder – 2 Gms. twice daily with warm relieves it well.
    2. Ardraka (Ginger) -5 Gms. And salt or Guda (Jaggery).
    3. Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) powder
      3 Gms. and salt or Guda (Jaggery), to be taken, twice daily before meals
    4. Nimbu svaras (Lemon juice)-7 to 14 ml. to be taken thrice daily after meals
    5. 1Gm. Powder of each of Pippali (Long pepper) and salt, to be taken along with Nimbu svaras (Lemon juice) twice daily with meals.
    Pathya Light diet, soup, Radish, Patola (fruits of Tricosanthes dioica), Karela (Bitter gourd), Dadima (Pomegranate), Lemon juice, Hingu (Asfoetida) should be added to food and warm water for drinking are to be consumed.
    Apathya Cold water, Guru ahara (heavy, fried and any food difficult to digest) should be avoided.
  • Ajirna (Indigestion)
    Diminished Jatharagni (Digestive juices) due to excessive food and water intake, irregular dietary and sleeping habits and mental factors like fear, anger, anxiety and depression are the conditions when even light food is not digested is the condition classified as Ajirna
    Signs and symptoms Indigestion, heaviness in the body, retention of gases and constipation or loose motions are common among such persons suffering from it.
    Simple treatment Water should be avoided immediately after food or warm water should be drink 15 -20 minutes after food
    1. Kvatha (Kecoction or Tea) of equal parts of Dhanyaka (Coriander) and Sunthi (dried Ginger) -20-30 ml., to be taken twice daily, before meals
    2. Kvatha (Decoction or Tea) from equal parts of Lavanga (Clove), fruit rind of Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) and Saindhava (Rock salt) – 20-30 ml., is to be taken twice daily, before meals.
    3. Prepare a hot lepa (poultice) from equal parts of Hingu (Asafoetida), Trikatu (Equal parts of ginger, piper longum and black pepper) and Saindhava (Rock salt) by adding sufficient quantity of hot water. It may be externally applied to the abdomen, when it’s warm to relieve abdominal discomfort.
    Pathya Light diet, soup, Radish, Patola (fruits of Tricosanthes dioica), Karela (Bitter gourd), Dadima (Pomegranate), Lemon juice, Hingu (Asafoetida) should be added to food and warm water for drinking are to be consumed.
    Apathya Cold water, Guru ahara (Heavy, Fried and any food Difficult to digest) should be avoided.
  • Atisara (Acute diarrhoea)
    Atisara is a condition in which patient frequently passes liquid motions.
    Signs and symptoms Ayurveda classifies this condition into two types from treatment point of view viz. Amatisara and Pakvatisara
    1. Amatisara: If the patient of diarrhoea passes Pichhila (Slimy) faeces with foul smell which sinks in water it’s called Amatisara.
    2. Pakvatisara: If the patient of diarrhoea feels lightness in the body and his faeces does not sink but float on the water it’s called Pakvatisara.
    Simple treatment
    1. Amatisara:
      • Powder of bhrasta Jiraka (dry fried or roasted Cumin) or fruit of Pippali (Long pepper) or Sunthi (dried Ginger)-5Gms. mixed with 1 Liter of Takra (Butter milk) divided into four draughts, each dose is to be taken 6 hourly.
      • 1-3 Gms. of Sunthi (dried Ginger) powder taken with equal parts of Sarkara (raw Sugar) twice daily is useful for relieving the symptoms of Amatisara.
    2. Pakvatisara:
      • Powder of fruit pulp of Bilva (Bael) – 3 - 6 Gms. mixed with Takra (Butter milk) 100-250 Ml. to be taken 3 - 4 times daily.
      • Powder of bark of Kutaja (Holarrhena antidysentrica) or seeds of the same -3-6 Gms. to be taken with Takra (Butter milk) 100 – 250 Ml. 3 – 4 times daily till relieved
    Pathya Light diet of rice & little Ghrata (Ghee) for Amatisara and Pakvatisara both.
    Apathya Food which is digested easily for Amatisara and Pakvatisara both.
  • Pravahika (Dysentery)
    Signs and symptoms Pravahika is a condition in which patient passes stool in small quantity with mucus, slimy or blood stained with considerable strain, gripping pain and burning sensation.
    Simple treatment
    1. Fruit pulp of Bilva (Bael) - 3Gms. with Guda (Jaggery) three times daily.
    2. Seed of Isabgol (Plantago) – 3Gms. to be taken with water three times daily.
    3. Take powder of Isabgol (Plantago), fruit pulp of Bilva (Bael), fruit of Mishreya (Fennel) and Sarkara (raw sugar) in equal parts. Its 3 – 6 Gms. is to be taken with Takra (Butter milk) twice or thrice daily.
    Pathya Old Sali (old Rice), Masoor (Lentil), Milk, Jambu (Jamun), Dadima (Pomegranate), Ardraka (Ginger), Sunthi (dried Ginger) and Bilva (Bael) Kadali (Banana), are useful for the patient.
    Apathya The consumption of Ushna (Hot), Guru (Heavy and difficult to be digested), Acidic, Virudha ahara (Incompatible Food items), Masa (black phaseolus Bean) and Yava (Barley) should be avoided.
  • Amlapitta (Hyper acidity)
    Is the disease caused by the excessive formation of acid in the stomach and due to that patient feels burning sensation in throat heart and stomach area
    Signs and symptoms Bitter and acidic eructation, burning sensation in throat and heart area, nausea, loss of appetite, indigestion, guruta (prostration and heaviness in body) are the present in the patient.
    Simple treatment
    1. Narikela Jal (Coconut water) – 100 – 500 Ml. twice daily.
    2. Powder of Amalaki (Emblica officinalis) – 3- 6 Gms. with 100-200 Ml. of milk or water, twice daily.
    Pathya It is always better to keep the patient on milk and soft diet.
    Apathya Guru (heavy -difficult to be digested), Acidic, Naveen anna (newly harvested cereals), Virudha ahara (incompatible food items), Masha (black phaseolus bean), Oily food and Madya (wines).
  • Arochaka (Anorexia)
    Arochaka is a condition in which a person does not desire to have food.
    Signs and symptoms Kasaya taste is present due to Vata, Amla (sour or acidic) taste, bad breath or foul smell from mouth due to Pitta, sweet or salty taste and sliminess and heaviness in mouth due to Kapha are very common along with Loss of appetite.
    Simple treatment
    1. Ardraka (Ginger) and Lavana (common Salt) should be taken twice daily, before meals.
    2. Cut Nimbu (lemon) into two halves, sprinkle little of Maricha (black Pepper) and Lavana (common Salt), its juice should be sucked 3-4 times during day time.
    3. Take Draksha (dried Grapes), take out the seed, warm it, than sprinkle little of Black salt on it, keep in mouth and suck it for some time.
    4. Take fruits of Pippali (Long pepper), Chavya (Piper chaba), Yavani (Ajowan-Trachyspermum ammi) and Chincha (Tamarind), all should be taken in equal parts, cleaned and finely grinded together to make Churan (Powder). This powder should be kept on tongue and chewed for a long time, 3-4 times daily till taste is normal.
    5. Take juice of seeds from Dadima (Pomegranate) -20 Ml. add 1 Gm. of Black salt and 20 Gms. of Honey to it, mix thoroughly. This should be used as Kavala (Mouth wash), means keep in mouth for 2 minutes, 3-4 times during day.
    Pathya Takra (Butter milk), Wheat, Milk, Ghee, Rasona (Garlic), Draksha (Raisin or Grapes), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Dadima (Pomegranate), Amra (Mango) and Amalaki (Emblica officinalis) are good for the patient suffering from Arochaka.
    Apathya Suppression of Hunger, Anger, Freight, Shock, Uncherished Food and Living in unhygienic conditions.
  • Mutrashmari (Stone in bladder)
    Mutrashmari is a condition due to formation or lodging of a stone in urinary passage.
    Signs and symptoms Severe pain in or around umbilical or urinary region referring towards urinary passage organ, obstruction in passing urine or lack of flow of urine, due to which urine passes drop by drop with great difficulty or intense pain in effort to pass urine. Pain is mild but aggravates while walking or some times drops of blood present in urine are commonly found signs and symptoms.
    Simple treatment
    1. Powdered fruits of Gokshur (Small caltrops-Tribulus terrestris) - 4 Gms. to be taken with sufficient quantity of Honey to make paste of it, followed by Cow’s milk, to be taken twice daily.
    2. Powdered seeds of Kulattha (Dolichos bean) – 50 – 100 Gms. boiled with sufficient quantity of water to make decoction, should be taken twice every day till relieved.
    3. Decoction prepared from Amalaki (Emblica officinalis) - 20 – 30 Ml., twice daily.
    4. Decoction made from Varuna bark (Crataeva nurvala)-12 Gms., Sunthi (dried ginger)- 2 Gms., Gokshura fruit (small caltrops-Tribulus terrestris)-6 Gms. its 20-40 Ml. is to be taken twice everyday, with Yavakshara-.5 Gms. and Guda (Jaggery) -25 Gms.
    Pathya Old Sali (variety of Rice), Seeds of Kulattha (Dolichos bean), Ardraka (Ginger) and fruits of Kushmanda (Benincasa hispida) with liquid or soft diet.
    Apathya Viruddha ahara (Incompatible foods), constipating food, Guru (Heavy), lot of liquids. Avoid suppression of natural urge of urination.
  • Adhyamana (Tympanites)
    Signs and symptoms Distension of abdomen due to accumulation of gases, accompanied by colic pain is known as Adhyamana.
    Simple treatment
    1. Hot fomentation and local application of turpentine oil on abdomen.
    2. Ardraka (Ginger) – 5 Gms. and Saindhava (Rock salt) - 1 Gm. to be taken twice daily.
    3. Decoction of equal parts of Triphala and Trikatu 20-30 Ml. to be taken twice daily.
    4. *Hinguashtaka churan- 3-6 Gms. to be taken with 50 Ml. of warm water, twice daily.

    * Classical Ayurvedic formulation and should be taken under supervision of Ayurvedic Physician.
    Pathya Laghu ahara (Light food), old Sali (variety of Rice), Rasona (Garlic), Karela fruits (Bitter gourd), Shigru (Horse radish) should be part of diet of person suffering.
    Apathya

    Legumes, Tila (Sesame), Rooksha ahara (Dry foods), Viruddha ahara (Incompatible foods), Unnatural postures, Sexual activity, Waking till late night, Exercise, Suppression of natural urges, Anger and Grief should be avoided.
  • Anaha, Baddhakoshtha (Constipation)
    Anaha is a condition, caused by slow or gradual accumulation of Purisha (faecal matter), in the intestines due to Vata imbalance or vitiation.
    Signs and symptoms Retention of faeces and urine, acute pain, fainting, vomiting of faeces like matter, with foul smell and oedema. Serious cases might need hospitalization.
    Simple treatment
    1. Lepa (local application by adding fresh water) of Hingu (asafoetida) around umbilicus.
    2. Fruit pulp of Aragvadha (Cassia fistula) - 5 Gms. and Sarkara (raw Sugar) -10 Gms. with 50- 100 Ml. of warm water, twice daily till relieved.
    3. Haritaki churan (powder of fruit rind of Terminalia chebula) - 5 Gms. and Lavana (common Salt) - 0.5 Gm. with water, daily at bed time.
    4. Triphala churan- 3- 6 Gms. twice daily with warm water.
    Pathya Laghu ahara (light Food), old Sali (variety of Rice), Rasona (Garlic), Karela fruits (Bitter gourd), Shigru (Horse radish) should be part of diet of person suffering.
    Apathya Legumes, Tila (Sesame), Rooksha ahara (Dry foods), Viruddha ahara (Incompatible foods), Unnatural postures, Sexual activity, Waking till late night, Exercise, Suppression of natural urges, Anger and Grief should be avoided.
  • Amavata (Rheumatism)
    Vitiated Vata and Ama join together and affect Koshtha (channels) and Sandhi (joints), than cause pain, stiffness, in joints, loss of appetite, indigestion, stiffness all-over body, weakness and Guruta (heaviness) are common with persons suffering from Amavata.
    Signs and symptoms Scorpion sting like pain and inflammation of affected joints, particularly-hand, foot, knee and sacrum. Loss of appetite, indigestion, fever, stiffness of any part or whole body
    Simple treatment
    1. Rooksha swed (fomentation with Sand or Sand bag) and application of Vishagarbha Tail afterwards.
    2. Powdered Sunthi (dried Ginger) -2 Gms. to be taken twice daily with warm water.
    3. Decoction of equal parts of Sunthi (dried Ginger) and stem of Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) - 20-30 Ml. to be taken with powdered Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) - 6 Gms, twice daily.
    4. Panchakola (equal quantities of Pippali -Piper Longum, Pippali Moola- root of Piper Longum, Chavya -Piper chaba, Chitraka-Plumbago zeylanica, Sunthi-dried ginger) -15 – 20 Gms. boiled in 2 Ltrs. Of water for drinking during daytime.
    Pathya Warm water, Ardraka (Ginger), Rasona (Garlic), Karela (Bitter gourd) and Laghu ahara (Food which digests easily).
    Apathya Guru Ahara (Food which is heavy, takes long to get digested), Curd, Non-vegetarian food, Over-eating, Viruddha ahara (Incompatible foods), Exposure to winter or Excessively cold conditions, Suppression of Natural urges and winds flowing from eastern direction.
  • Amashaya Vrana, Annadrava Shoola, Parinama Shoola (Gastric and Duodenal ulcer)
    Abdominal pain which is related to food intake is called Amashaya vrana (peptic ulcer). Depending upon the site of ulceration it is of two types, viz. Anna-drava shoola (Gastric ulcer) and Parinama shoola (Duodenal ulcer).
    Signs and symptoms
    1. Annadrava shoola (Gastric ulcer): Such ulcers happen in stomach and pain due to this appears immediately after meals or during digestion but disappears after vomiting.
    2. Parinama shoola (Duodenal ulcer): Such pain occurs after digestion of food i.e. 3 - 4 hours after meals. Its other symptoms are nausea and vomiting.
    Simple treatment Treatments for both are more or less same.
    1. Amalaki churna (powdered Emblica officinalis) - 3-6 Gms. is to be taken with 100 Ml. milk twice daily.
    2. Powdered Shatavari (root of Asparagus) - 3-6 Gms. with 100 Ml. milk, twice daily.
    3. Decoction prepared from whole plant of Bhringraja (Eclipta alba) - 20-30 Ml., is to be taken twice daily.
    Pathya Keep the person on milk diet, milk and milk products, banana, small and repeated meals are good for such patients.
    Apathya Food having amla (acidic), katu (bitter), Lavan (salty), fried and spicy food is harmful for such individuals suffering from it. Waking till late night, Exercise, Suppression of natural urges, Anger and Grief should be avoided.
  • Kamala (Jaundice)
    Is a condition characterised by yellow colouration of eyes, skin, nails and urine.
    Signs and symptoms Loss of appetite, weakness, fatigue, constipation, indigestion, nausea and passing of reddish-yellow urine are the specific signs and symptoms of Koshthashrita Kamala (Medical jaundice). Shakhashrita kamala (Surgical jaundice), the other type as per Ayurveda needs special medical attention and should be dealt by experts.
    Simple treatment
    1. Swaras (juice) obtained from stem of Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) - 15 Ml. to be taken with equal quantity of Honey.
    2. Powdered Haritaki (Terminalia chebula)- 3 Gms., to be taken with sufficient quantity of Honey, to make paste to be taken twice every day.
    Pathya Sali rice, Wheat, Masoor (Lentil), Patola (a variety of small Cucumber), Kadali (Banana), Mooli (radish) and Sugarcane juice are advised in Ayurveda.
    Apathya Guru Dravya (Food that digests late or with difficulty), Ghee and fried food should be avoided. Excessive walking, Exercise, Anger and any type of Physical exertion are harmful for a person suffering from Kamala.
  • Suska-Kasa (Dry cough)
    Cough without expectoration is called Suska-Kasa, in Ayurveda.
    Signs and symptoms Dry and frequent cough, pain around heart, temples, head, abdomen and sides, suffocation like feeling in the chest region, feverish or fever, dryness in mouth, thirst and hoarseness of voice are most common symptoms of Suska-Kasa.
    Simple treatment
    1. Powdered root and fruit of Pippali (Long pepper) and Sunthi (dried Ginger) in equal parts, should be taken 3-6 Gms., twice daily, with Madhu (Honey) 10-15 Gms.
    2. *Sitopaladi churana- 2-3 Gms., with Honey-8-10 Gms., to be taken twice daily.
    3. Lavanga (Clove) fried in ghee, if kept in mouth and chewed, relieves dry cough.
    4. *Lavangadi vati or *Eladi vati-1 vati (small Tablet) to be sucked – 4-6 times daily.

    * Classical Ayurvedic formulation and should be taken under supervision of Ayurvedic Physician.
    Pathya Wheat, Beans, Sali (Rice), Draksha (Raisin), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Honey and warm water.
    Apathya Bilva (Bael), Brinjal, Karela (Bitter gourd), Red mustard, Oily and Spicy foods, Daytime sleeping, Anger, Sexual activity and Cold water. * Classical Ayurvedic formulations.
  • Ardra-Kasa (Cough with expectoration)
    Cough with expectoration is called as Ardra Kasa.
    Signs and symptoms Person in this disease has regular bouts of cough and expectorates thick phlegm in large quantity, his mouth remains coated with phlegm and feels lethargy, regular headache, loss of appetite and tries to remain in bed due to weakness.
    Simple treatment
    1. Juice of Ardraka (Ginger) - 14 Ml. and equal quantity of Honey twice daily.
    2. Warm water-3 parts and Honey- 1 part is to be taken twice daily.
    3. Trikatu churana- 1 Gm. with equal parts of raw Sugar or Honey, twice daily.
    4. Powdered Draksha (Raisin), Madhuyashthi (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Kharjura (Dates) and Maricha (Black pepper) in equal parts to be taken 2-3 Gms in every dose with 4-6 Gms of Honey, twice every day relieves symptoms well.
    5. *Sitopaladi churna or *Talisadi churana – 2-3 Gms With 4-6 Gms Honey twice daily.
    6. *Vyosadi vati, *Khadiradi vati or *Eladi vati – 1 vati (small tablet) to be kept in mouth and chewed, 4-6 times every day.
    7. *Chyavanprasha-15-25 Gms. is to be taken, twice daily with warmed milk.

    * Classical Ayurvedic formulation and should be taken under supervision of Ayurvedic Physician.
    Pathya Wheat, Beans, Sali (Rice), Draksha (Raisin), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Honey and warm water.
    Apathya Bilva (Bael), Brinjal, Karela (Bitter gourd), Red mustard, Oily and Spicy foods, Daytime sleeping, Anger, Sexual activity and Cold water. * Classical Ayurvedic formulations.
  • Jirna-Kasa (Chronic cough)
    Suska-Kasa and Ardra-Kasa if neglected or left un-treated convert to Jirna-Kasa.
    Signs and symptoms In this condition the person have regular bouts of cough with or without phlegm. May have weakness, lethargy, headache, loss of appetite and wants to remain in bed.
    Simple treatment
    1. Swaras (Juice) of fresh leaves of Krishna Tulasi (Black Basil) - 10 – 15 Ml. is to be taken with 8-10 Gms. Of Honey.
    2. Powdered Maricha (Black Pepper) – 1 Gm. is to be taken with 8-10 Gms. Of Honey.
    3. Powdered Draksha (raisin), Madhuyashthi (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Kharjura (Dates) and Maricha (Black pepper) in equal parts to be taken 2-3 Gms in every dose with 4-6 Gms of Honey, twice every day relieves symptoms well.
    4. *Sitopaladi churna or *Talisadi churana – 2-3 Gms With 4-6 Gms Honey twice daily.
    5. *Vyosadi vati, *Khadiradi vati or *Eladi vati – 1 vati (small tablet) to be kept in mouth and chewed, 4-6 times every day.
    6. *Chyavanprasha-15-25 Gms. is to be taken, twice daily with warmed milk.

    * Classical Ayurvedic formulation and should be taken under supervision of Ayurvedic Physician.
    Pathya Wheat, Beans, Sali (rice), Draksha (Raisin), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Honey and Warm water.
    Apathya Bilva (Bael), Brinjal, Karela (Bitter gourd), Red mustard, Oily and Spicy foods, Daytime sleeping, Anger, Sexual activity and Cold water. * Classical Ayurvedic formulation and should be taken under supervision of Ayurvedic Physician.
  • Swar-Bheda (Hoarseness)
    When voice becomes hoarse, it is called Swar-Bheda in Ayurveda.
    Signs and symptoms Hoarseness of voice, burning sensation of throat, low pitch of voice, less and slow talking are main symptoms of Swar- Bheda.
    Simple treatment
    1. Regular chewing of root of Madhuyashti (Glycyrrhiza glabra) relives symptoms well.
    2. Powder of Sunthi (Dry ginger) - 2-4 Gms. Is to be taken with 8-10 Gms of Honey.
    3. Honey-15-20 Gms. Dissolved in warmed water 100 Ml. 3-4 times daily.
    4. *Sitopaladi churna – 2-3 Gms With 4-6 Gms Honey twice daily.
    5. *Khadiradi vati – 1 vati (small tablet) to be sucked 4-6 times every day helps well.

    * Classical Ayurvedic formulation and should be taken under supervision of Ayurvedic Physician.
    Pathya Seeds of Yava (Barley), Karela (Bitter gourd), Patola (Small cucumber), Methi (Fenugreek) and Tambula (Beatel leaf) are good for persons suffering from Swar-Bheda.
    Apathya

    Dadhi (Curd), Amla Ahara (Acidic food), Sheetal (Cold) and Guru (Heavy or Difficult to digest) food are harmful for the person suffering from Swar-Bheda.

    * Classical Ayurvedic formulation and should be taken under supervision of Ayurvedic Physician.
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