Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Charaka Vatavyadhi Chikitsa 28th Chapter: Home Video Classes Books Ebooks Treatment Dosha Prakriti Contact Us
Charaka Vatavyadhi Chikitsa 28th Chapter: Home Video Classes Books Ebooks Treatment Dosha Prakriti Contact Us
Email:
Subscribe
Subscribe To
Easy Ayurveda
Email
Table of Contents Newsletter
1. Importance of Vata Dosha
2. Types, location, functions Your name:
3. Vata imbalance importance
4. Vata imbalance causes Email:
5. Vataroga purvaroopa
6. Vatavyadhi Lakshana
Submit
7. Koshtashrita Vata Dosha
8. Sarvanga Kupita Vata Lakshana
9. Gudagata Vata lakshana
10. Amashayagata Vata Lakshana
11. Pakvashayagata Vata
12. Tvak Gata Vata lakshana
13. Raktagata Vata Lakshana
14. Mamsa Medogata Vata
15. Asthi Majjagata Vata
16. Shukragata Anila Lakshana Books – Hard
17. Snayugata Vata Copies
18. Siragata Vata Lakshana
19. Sandhivata Lakshana
20. Ardita
21. Antarayama, Bahirayama
22. Hanugraha, Akshepaka, Dandaka
23. Pakshavadha, Ekanga, Sarvanga Roga
24. Gridhrasi, Khalli
25. Vata Avarana
26. Prognosis
27. Vata Roga Chikitsa
27.1. Snehana and Swedana
27.2. Shodhana
27.3. Specific treatment of Gata Vata
27.4. Treatment of cramps and contractures
27.5. Ardita treatment
27.6. Gridhrasi treatment
27.7. Khalli, Hanugraha treatment
27.8. Vataroga Samanya Chikitsa Sutra
27.9. Meat soup, upanaha, snana, seka
27.10. Alepa, Pradeha
27.11. Medicated ghee
27.12. Chitrakadi ghrita, Bilva ghrita
27.13. Medicated Bone Marrow
27.14. Medicated Vasa
27.15. Maha Sneha
27.16. Nirgundi Taila
27.17. Mulaka Taila
27.18. Panchamuladi taila
27.19. Yava Koladi taila
27.20. Sahachara Taila
27.21. Svadamshtradi Taila
27.22. Baladi taila
27.23. Amrtadya Taila Connect With
27.24. Rasna Taila
Us
27.25. Mulakadya Taila
27.26. Vrusgamuladi Taila
27.27. Moolaka Taila Our Facebook
27.28. Yavadi taila Page
27.29. Agurvadi Taila
27.30. Pittavrita Vata treatment Our Youtube
27.31. Kaphavrita Vata treatment Channel
27.32. Raktavrita, Amavata Chikitsa
27.33. Mamsa, Majja Sukravrita Vata treatment Follow us on
27.34. Anna, Mutra, Pureeshavrita Vata treatment Twitter
28. Mutual occlusion of Vata subtypes
28.1. Effects of Occlusion Connect in
28.2. Line of treatment LinkedIn
29. Avarana Upashaya
30. Avarana complications Connect in
31. Avarana Chikitsa Sutra Pinterest
32. Need for Proper Examination
33. Summary
Vataroga purvaroopa
Vataroga Purvaroopa – Premonitory Signs:
Purva Rupa (premonitory signs):
Avyakta Lakshana – Indistinct manifestations of the signs and symptoms
of these ailments
When these signs and symptoms get distinctly manifested, they are
called Roopa (actual signs and symptoms).
Diminution (laghuta) of these signs and symptoms indicates that the
diseases are going to be cured (Apaya) [19 ½ – ½ 20]
Vatavyadhi Lakshana
Signs and Symptoms of Vata imbalance disorders:
Aggravation of Vata gives rise to the following –
Sankocha – Contraction,
Parvanam stambha bheda – stiffness of joints and pain
Loma harsha – horripilation
Pralapa – irrevelant talk and
Pani prushta shiro graha – stiffness of of hands, back and head.
Khanjya Pangulya Kubjatva- Lameness of hands and feet, and hunch-
back, shortness
Anganam sosha – Atrophy, emaciation of limbs,
Anidra – insomnia
Garbha shukra rajo nasha – Destruction of fetus, semen and periods
(female reproductive system)
Spandanam gatra suptata – Twitching sensation and numbness in the
body
Shiro nasa akshi jatrunam griva hundanam – Shrinking of the head,
nose, eyes, clavicular region and neck
Bheda- Splitting pain,
Toda – pricking pain,
Arti- excruciating pain,
Aakshepa – convulsions,
Moha – unconsciousness and
Aayasa -excess tiredness and similar other signs and symptoms.
The aggravated Vata Dosha produces specific diseases because of the
specific nature of the causative factors and the seats of manifestation.
[20 ½ – ½ 24]
Pakvashayagata Vata
Aggravation Vata located in the colon causes:
Aantra kujana – rumbling sound in the intestine,
Shoola – colic pain
Aatopa – gurgling sound in stomach
Mutra krichra – dysuria,
constipation,
Aanaha – flatulence and
Trika vedanam – pain in the lumbar region. [28 ½ – ½ 29]
Snayugata Vata
Aggravation of Vayu in tendons and ligaments causes
Bahya abhyanatara aayama- Opisthotonus and emprosthotonos-
backward or forward bending of body
Khalli (neuralgic pain in feet, shoulders, etc)
Kubjatva – Hunchback and other Vatika diseases pertaining to the entire
body or a part thereof. [35]
Siragata Vata Lakshana
Aggravation of Vata Dosha in Siras (vessels) gives rise to
Manda ruk – Mild pain
Sopham – oedema in the body
Shushyate spandayate- Emaciation and throbbing pain
Lack of pulsation in the vessels and
Thinness or excessive thickness of the vessels. [36]
Sandhivata Lakshana
Aggravation of Vata Dosha in the joints gives rise to –
Vata purna Druti sparsha shotha – Oedema of the joints which, on
palpation, appears as if it is a leather bag inflated with air; and
Prasarana aakunchana pravritti vedana – Pain while making efforts for
extensions and contraction of the joints.
Thus, the signs and symptoms caused by aggravated Vayu, on the basis
of its location in different parts of the body, are described. [37]
Ardita
Ardita – Facial paralysis:
When excessively aggravated Vayu afflicts half of the body, it dries up
Rakta dhatu, and causes excessive contraction of the arm, foot and
knee of that part.
It causes distortion in half of the face and curvature of the nose, eye
brow, forehead, eye and mandible.
Because of this, ingested food moves tortuously to one side of the
mouth, instead of going straight to the oesophagus.
While speaking, nose becomes curved and eyes remain fixed. There is
suppression of sneezing.
His speech becomes faint, distorted, imperceptible and interrupted.
His teeth become loose, deafness, and hoarseness of voice.
There is pain in foot, hand, eye, calf, thigh, temple, ear and cheek.
These signs and symptoms appear in the half of his body or in the half
of his face only. This ailment is called Ardita (Facial paralysis). [38-42]
Antarayama, Bahirayama
Antarayama (Emprosthotonous) – Forward bending:
When aggravated Vayu located in the sterno-mastoid area afflicts the
internal channels (nerves) of this region, it causes
Manya Stambha – neck rigidness.
Neck becomes bent forward and the sterno-mastoid region becomes
exceedingly stiff. There is
Dantanam damshanm – clenching of the teeth,
Lala Praseka – salivation, and
Prstha aayama – contraction of the back,
Shiro graha -stiffness of the head,
Jrumbha – yawning and
Vadana sangha – rigidity of the face.
This ailment is called Antarayanama. [43- ¾ 45]
Akshepaka (convulsions):
When the aggravated Vata causes frequent convulsions in different
parts of the body, then ailment is caused by the constriction of hands
and legs as well as vessels, ligament and tendons. Thus it causes
Aksepaka. [50 ½- ½ 51]
Gridhrasi, Khalli
Gridhrasi, caused by aggravated Vata Dosha, the hip is afflicted with
Stambha – stiffness,
pain and pricking sensation in the waist, back, thigh, knee and calf
region.
All these organs get twitching sensation frequently.
If the ailment is caused by both, the aggravated Vata Dosha and Kapha,
then the patient suffers from drowsiness, heaviness and anorexia in
addition to the above symptoms. [56 – ½ 57]
Read more about sciatica and Ayurvedic treatment
Vata Avarana
Vata Avarana – obstruction of body channels by Vata Dosha:
Vata Dosha gets aggravated in 2 different ways, viz,
By Dhatu Kshaya – depletion of tissue elements and
Marga Avarana – Occlusion of its channel of circulation.
Vata, Pitta and Kapha move through all the channels of circulation.
Because of its subtle nature, Vata Dosha provokes and pulls Pitta and
Kapha Doshas. The aggravated Vata spreads Pitta and Kapha into
different places of the body and obstructs the channels of circulation
leading to the manifestation of various diseases, and drying up of tissue
elements like Rasa Dhatu, Rakta Dhatu etc [59- ½ 61]
Prognosis
The following diseases (because of their deep-seated and chronic
nature) may get cured only by careful treatment; otherwise these
diseases cannot be cured at all:
Sandhi chyuti – Joint dislocation
Hanu stambha – Lock-jaw
Kunchanam -Contraction
Kubjata (Hunch-Back)
Ardita – Facial paralysis
Pakshaghata – Hemiplegia
Anga samsosha – Atrophy of limbs
Pangutva (inability to walk because of muscular dystrophy)
Khuda Vatata (affliction of the ankle joint by Vata Dosha or arthritis)
Stambha – Stiffness
Adhya Vata (an ailment caused by the occlusion of Vata Dosha by fat-
vide verse no. 66) and
Majja asthi gata roga – Diseases located in the bone marrow and bones
The above mentioned diseases could be treated only under the
following circumstances:
If these ailment are of recent origin
If the patient is strong and
If these are not associated with complications. [72 ½ – 74]
Shodhana
Ardita treatment
Gridhrasi treatment
Treatment of Khalli
For Khalli (twisting pain of the feet, calf regions, thighs and shoulders),
hot poultice prepared of milk pudding, Krshara (a preparation of rice
and pulses) and meat added with oil and ghee are beneficial. [101 ¼ – ½
102]
Medicated Bath:
The patient suffering from Vataroga should take bath in a bath-tub filled
with the decoction of Vata-alleviating leaves, milk and oil. [109 ½]
Seka – Affusion:
For the patient suffering from Vatika diseases, affusion (dripping) after
proper oleation is useful. [1/2 110]
Alepa, Pradeha
Medicated ghee
Medicated Vasa
Maha Sneha
Ingredients:
In 1 Drona of water,
1 Prastha of Triphala,
2 Kudavas of Kulattha – horse gram,
5 Palas of each of bark of Krishna Gandha (sobhanjana) and Adhaki,
2 Palas of each Rasna and Chitraka – Plumbago zeylanica , and
1 Pala of Dashamula is cooked till 1/4th after remains to this decoction,
1 prastha of each of Sura (alcohol), Aranala (preparation of sour gruel),
sour Yoghurt, Sauviraka (Vinegar), Tushodaka (a sour preparation of
paddy),
juice of Kola, Dadima – Pomegranate and
Vrukshodaka,
oil, muscle fat, ghee, bone marrow and milk,
and the paste of 6 palas of herbs of Jeevaniya group is added and
properly cooked.
This Maha Sneha (Preparation of ghee, oil, muscle fat and bone marrow
taken together) is used for massage which cures diseases caused by the
affliction of Vessels, bones and bone marrow by aggravated Vata,
Sarvanga roga. Ekanga roga, tremors, convulsions and colic pain. [129 ½
– ½ 134]
Nirgundi Taila
Mulaka Taila
Panchamuladi taila
Sahachara Taila
Now listen to the description of other types of medicated oil useful for
the treatment of all varieties of Vatika diseases. These oils can be used in
4 different modes (viz., oral intake, massage, nasya and enema).
They promote longevity, strength and completion they cure morbidities
of menstruations (ovulation) and semen, and help in the procreation of
offspring’s these are harmless, therapeutically effective and alleviators
of all the [3] Doshas.
1 Adhaka of oil is cooked by adding the decoction of 1 Tula of whole
plant of Sahachara, the paste of 10 Palas of the root of Sahachar and 4
Adhakas of milk after the oil is cooked, 18 palas of sugar-powder is
added to it by the physician. This medicated oil is useful for serious
types of Vatika diseases. [142 ½- ½ 146]
Svadamshtradi Taila
Baladi taila
Indication:
Shvasa – Bronchial asthma,
Kasa – bronchitis,
Jwara – fever,
Hikka – hiccup,
Chardi – vomiting,
Gulma (Phantom tumor),
phthisis,
Sosha – consumption,
Pliha – splenic disorders,
cachexia,
epilepsy and
inauspiciousness
This called BalaTaila which is the best for curing Vatika diseases. This
recipe was taught to Agnivesha by his preceptor Krsnatreya.
Thus, ends the description of Bala Taila. [148 ½ – ½ 157]
Amrtadya Taila
Rasna Taila
Mulakadya Taila
Vrusgamuladi Taila
Moolaka Taila
Yavadi taila
Agurvadi Taila
Vyanavrita Prana –
Signs and Treatment of Prana Vayu Occluded by Vyana Vayu:
If Prana Vayu is occluded by Vyana Vayu, then there will be
Ati sveda – excessive sweating,
Loma harsha – horripilation,
Tvak dosha – skin- diseases and
Supta gatrata – Numbness in the body.
To such patients, purgation therapy with medicated oil is administered.
[203 ½- ½ 204]
Samanavrita Apana –
Signs and Treatment of Apana Vayu Occluded by Samana Vayu:
If Apana Vayu is occluded by Samana Vayu, then there will be diseases
of
Grahani (duodenum),
Parshva hrud gadah – sides of the chest and heart, and
Aamshaya shoolam – colic Pain in the stomach.
To such patients, Dipana Sarpis (medicated ghee prepared by boiling it
with digestive stimulants) is given [205 ½ – ½ 206]
Pranavrita Udana:
Signs and Treatment of Udana Vata occluded by Prana Vata:
If Udana Vata is located by Prana Vata, then there will be
Shiro graha – stiffness of the head,
Pratishyaya – rhinitis,
Nihshvasa ucchshvasa – obstruction to inspiration and expiration,
Hrud roga – heart- diseases and
Mukha sosha – dryness of the mouth.
For such patients prescribed for the treatment of the diseases of head
and neck is given, and the patient is comforted [206 ½ – 207]
Udanavrita Prana:
Signs and Treatment of Prana Vayu Occluded by Udana Vayu:
If Prana Vayu is occluded by Udana Vata, then there will be loss of the
functions (of Different parts of the body). Ojas (vital essence), strength
and complexion, there may even be the death of the patient. He is
slowly sprinkled with cold water, consoled and comforted. [208- ½ 209]
Udanavrita Apana:
Signs and Treatment of Apana Occluded By Udana Vata:
If Apana Vayu is occluded by Udana Vata, then there will be vomiting
and diseases like Asthma. To such patients, medicated enema and such
food that would cause downward movement of Vata is given. [209 ½ – ½
210]
Apanavrita udana:
Signs and treatment of Udana Vata Occluded by Apana Vayu
If Udana Vata is occluded by Apana Vata, then there will be-
Moho – unconsciousness
Alpa agni – suppression of the power of digestion and
Atisara – diarrhea.
To such patients, emetic therapy, digestive stimulants and astringent
ingredients are giving for the downward movement of the wind in the
stomach. [210 ½ – ½ 211]
Vyanavrita Apana:
Signs and Treatment of Apana Vata Occluded by Vyana Vata:
If Apana Vata is occluded by Vyana Vata, then there will be
Vamya – vomiting
Aadhmana – abdominal distension
Udavarta – upward movement of Vata
Gulma – phantom tumor and
Parikartika – sawing pain in the abdomen [211 ½ – ½ 212]
Samanavrita Vyana:
Signs and Treatment of Vyana Vayu Occluded by Samana
Vata:
If Vayu –Vata is occluded by Apana Vata, then there will be excessive
discharge of stool, urine and semen
For such patients, all types of astringent therapies are given. [213 ½ – ½
214]
Udanavrita Vyana:
Signs and treatment of Vyana Vata Occluded by Udana Vata
If Vyana Vata is occluded by Udana Vayu, then there will be
Stabdhata – stiffness,
Alpa agni – less of Agni (digestive enzymes),
Alpa sweda – less of sweating,
Alpa chesta – lack of efforts and
Nirmilinam – closure of the eyes
To such patients, wholesome and light diet is given in limited quantity.
[214 ½ – ½ 215]
Effects of Occlusion
Line of treatment
Avarana Upashaya
Prognosis of Occlusions: Avarana Upashaya:
Expert physicians view the obstruction (occlusion) of Prana Vata and
Udana Vata by both Kapha and Pitta as a serious condition. Therefore,
these occlusions lead to loss of life and vitality.
If undiagnosed or if diagnosed correctly but not treated properly or if
the treatment is neglected for more than a year, then all these ailments
becomes incurable or difficult of cure. [233 ½- ½ 236]
Avarana complications
Complications of Avarana – Occlusion:
Neglect of these occlusions leads to complications like
Hrud roga – heart disease
Vidradhi – abscesses
Pliha – splenic disorders
Gulma (phantom tumor) and
Atisara – diarrhea.
Therefore, the physician should properly examine and ascertain the
occlusion of these 5 Varieties of Vayu by other varieties of Vayu, Pitta
and Kapha. [236 ½- ½ 238]
Summary
In this chapter, in view of contextual property, the following aspects of
the sustainer of life, i.e Vata with its 5 varieties are described:
The locations and functions
Cause of their aggravation
The diseases caused in living beings by these aggravated varieties of
Vata in their own locations or in other locations, and while being
occluded or otherwise (not being occluded) and
Details of the therapeutic measures for the treatment of these diseases.
For the treatment of these diseases, the physician should administer
appropriate therapies guided by the description in ayurvedic scriptures
after examining the habitat, wholesomeness, seasonal effects and the
strength of the patient. [248-249]
Thus, ends the 28th chapter dealing with the “Treatment of Vatika
Diseases” in the Chikitsa section of the text by Agnivesha, redacted by
Charaka and supplemented by Dridhabala.
Share this:
More
Email:
Submit
Raghavendra
13/01/2017 at 6:00 pm
Reply
Amit Singh
07/09/2017 at 4:32 pm
Reply
Rahul
02/03/2018 at 7:56 am
Reply
Leave a Comment
Name *
Email *
Website
Post Comment