Sneha Kalpana (Sneha : Fat/ Kalpana : Pharma. Process) Review of Sneha Kalpana Nomenclature Sneha : Fat / Fatty Material } Kalpana : Pharma. Process }Sneha Kal. “Defined as a process, where various things like-Sneha, Kalka, Kwatha Ksheera and Gandha dravyas are employed for the preparation of Oleagenous medicaments (oil/Ghee)”...
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Visada Depression Ayurveda and Modern View Visada Depression Visada Vi + Sad + Ghan = Visada 1) Vi – Visesena Siyante Asminanena 2) Visaddhyate Anena va’ The term Visada has been derived from the Samskrta root “Sad” by applying the prefix “Vi”. Its literal meanings are stupor, depression, and despondency....
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SMRITIHANI Loss of Memory SMRITIHANI. Definition of Memory :- Different Acarayas have given following definitions of memory, Acaraya Patanjali has mentioned in Yoga Sutra- 1/11 that unforget fullness at the internal impression in the mind of the past or movement of parts is called memory. According to Caraka Smriti is...
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KSHINAMATI (Dementia) KSHINAMATI (Dementia) Impairment in the functioning of the Buddhi or Mati is denoted as Kshinamati which is found as clinical feature in the patient of Kampavata Basavrajiyam has considered the Kshinamati as a symptom of Kampavata. Prajna has three components – Dhi, Dhriti and Smriti Dhi – means...
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Vata Avritatva and Gatatva of vata 1. Avritatva 2. Gatatva of vata. Avarana of Vata :- The process of Avarana : – In Caraka it is mentioned in (Ca.Ci.- 28/60) that, when the Vata is provoked, it agitates the other Dosas i.e. Pitta and Kapha and throwing them about here...
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Gatatva Gatatva means Ashrita, and in case of Vata it is related to the vitiated Vata, which has name in fusion with particular Dhatu. Due to etiological factors responsible in the vitiation of Dosa shall ought to be utilized in the vitiation of Dusya and thus the innumerable disorders shall...
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Ojas : – It is called as “Sarva Dhatu Sara” (A.S.Su-19/28 with Indu, Su.Su-15/19 with Dalhana, A.H. Su-11/37 with Ad) and is of two types the Para Oja and Apara Oja Heart is the dwelling for Para Ojas. The vessels attached to the heart are the site of other type...
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Sukra Kshaya : – Sukra is closely related with Rasa and Majja Dhatu as it gets nutrition from these DhatusSukrakshaya is characterized by Dourbalya (Weakness), Mukhasosa (dryness of mouth). Pandu (pallor), Sada (depression) Shrama (fatigue), Klaibya (impotency) and Sukra Avisarga (non-ejaculations of semen). Further Caraka says that excessive indulgence in...
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Rasakshaya :- Provides the nutrition to all the organs of the body. Rasakshaya either due to its etiological factor or due to old age it self is characterized by Kampa, Hritapida and Shunyata (A.S.Su-19/6). Old age is the common age of occurrence of Kampavata and during this age physiological Rasakshaya...
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Snayu Dusti :- Kasayapa has mentioned that Snayu Pratana are originated from the Mastulunga Mula (Kasayapa. Sha) Trauma to Snayu can also lead to the poverty of movements (Su.Su–25/37, M. Ni.– 43/21), pathological state of Snayu is Snayugata vata which is manifested as Bahyayama, Antarayam, khalli, Kubhjata, Sarvangavata and Ek...
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