The 4th chapter of Cikitsasthanam of Ashtanga Hridayam is named as Svasa-Hidhma Cikitsitam Adhyayah. This chapter deals with the explanation of ‘treatment of dyspnea and hiccup’. The topics covered in this chapter include – – …
Shitapitta: Meaning, causes, symptoms, dosha relation; differential diagnosis,…
Article by Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa, B.A.M.S Shitapitta is one of the three conditions presenting with skin manifestations, in a single chapter. Udarda and Kotha are the other two conditions. Shitapitta…
Cupping Therapy: Method, tools, benefits, limitations, Ayurveda Understanding
Article by Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa S, B.A.M.S Cupping therapy is a popular therapy which works on the principles and basics of bloodletting, mainly the wet cupping method. All methods of…
Maha Shwasa: Meaning, symptoms, treatment, prognosis, modern understanding
Article by Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa, B.A.M.S Maha Shwasa is a type of Shwasa Roga i.e. breathing disorder wherein there is difficulty in breathing. Shwasa is a condition which includes different…
Pada Bhramsha: Meaning, symptoms, treatment
Article by Dr Manasa, BAMS & Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) Pada Bhramsha is one among the eighty types of Vata Nanatmaja Rogas. These are the special disorders caused by aggravation of only vata. The…
Cluster Headache: Meaning, Symptoms, Prevention, Treatment, Ayurveda understanding
Article by Dr Manasa. S Cluster Headache It is a type of headache which occurs in clusters or groups, before completely going away, for most individuals. For some others, it is a one-sided headache that…
Cluster headache: Ayurveda understanding
Article by Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa. S, B.A.M.S Cluster Headache This is a type of headache which occurs in groups or clusters and hence the name ‘cluster headache’. It is marked…