IMPORTANCE OF PANCHKARMA CHIKITSA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF JWARA

Authors

  • ROHINI SALVE ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, GOVERNMENT AKHANDANAND AYURVED COLLEGE, AHMEDABAD
  • VD PRIYANKA TRIPATHI PG SCHOLAR, DEPARTMENT OF PANCHKARMA, GOVERNMENT AKHANDANAND AYURVED COLLEGE

Keywords:

Jwara, Ayurved, Panchkarma, Chikitsa

Abstract

Chikitsa is the procedure by which Dosha, Dhatu, Mala are kept in balanced state. Ayurveda Chikitsa depends upon Avastha of Upasthita Dosha, Dhatu, Malas, Bala, Kala etc. Fever is an important part of the body’s defence system. After a while if fever continues it may result in severe weakness in the body, convulsions sometimes death too. All types of Fever are included in Jwara according to Ayurveda. Jwara is considered as the lord among the diseases because of its power of afflict the body, senses, and mind. Jwara is of many types depending upon etiologic factors, Dhatugata Avastha, chronicity etc. management of Jwara depends upon type and Dosha involved.  Agni which produces Ama i.e undigested toxins is thrown out of their places and carried by Rasa Dhatu in the body and produces Jwara. In Jwara Shaman, Shodhan, Brihana Chikitsa has been advised by our Acharyas. Panchkarma plays an important role in the management of Jwara. Selection of Karma is very important for the success. Here an attempt is made to explain role of Panchakarma in Jwara and its different Avastha.

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Published

2022-03-09