By Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa, B.A.M.S Bhramshathu is a similar condition to that of Kshavathu. Both these are nasal disorders. Bhramshathu is explained as a separate entity due to the disease having its own pathogenesis and set of symptoms. Both these conditions have been said to be treated on similar lines. … Read more
By Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa, B.A.M.S Kshavathu means sneezing. Kshavathu is thus a nasal disorder in which the patient suffers from too much sneezing. Master Vagbhata has used the term ‘Bhrsham Kshavah’ in place of Kshavathu. Bhrsham = repeated, Kshavah = sneezing.Read – Why You Should Not Suppress Sneezing: Effect, Treatment Causes … Read more
By Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa, B.A.M.S Nasa Shosha is a nasal disorder in which there is dryness of the nasal cavity. It is also called as Nasa Parishosha. Nasa = nose, Shosha = drynessRead – Allergic Rhinitis: Causes, Remedies, Ayurvedic treatment, Herbs Pathogenesis, Symptoms of Nasa Shosha The kapha located in … Read more
By Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa, B.A.M.S Putinasa is a nasal disorder. It is called so because of foul smelling discharges occurring from the nose of the patient. Puti – foul smellingNasa – noseRead – Deepti Roga Nasal Disorder – Causes, Symptoms, Ayurvedic Treatment Pathogenesis, Symptoms of Pootinasa The vata located in … Read more
By Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa, B.A.M.S Peenasa is one of the most important nasal disorders. It is also called as Apinasa. It either manifests independently or as a consequence / complication of another nasal disorder – Pratishyaya which is often compared to rhinitis. In ancient Ayurveda treatises both these conditions are … Read more
By Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa, B.A.M.S Gingiva is the part of your gum around the base of the teeth. Inflammation of gingival is called gingivitis. It is the common form of periodontal – gum disease. It is marked by swelling / inflammation, redness and irritation of the gums. It is a non-destructive … Read more
By Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa, B.A.M.SGastritis is inflammation of the inner lining of the stomach. It manifests in three forms – Acute Gastritis – severe inflammation occurs suddenly. Chronic Gastritis – inflammation takes place over a long period of time. Erosive gastritis – is a form of rare gastritis. Bleeding and … Read more
By Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa, B.A.M.S Danta Veshta is one of the diseases afflicting the gums and alveolar processes (dantamula gata roga). This disease occurs due to vitiated blood. It is characterized by – Discharge of pus and bleeding from the gums Loosening of teeth Shaking of teethRead – Diseases Due … Read more
By Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa, B.A.M.S Upavishtaka Garbha and Upashushka are fetal disorders. Both these conditions are explained together and so is their treatment. Upavishtaka means to sit to stay in position for longer duration. This condition is called as Upavishtaka because the fetus stays / sits in the womb for … Read more
By Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa, B.A.M.S Master Kashyapa has mentioned the procedure of tying ‘Varanabandha’ to the pregnant woman at the end of Revati Kalpadhyaya chapter of the Kalpa Sthana section. It is a form of ‘Mantra Chikitsa’ – treatment by reciting sacred hymns. It is thus a type of Daiva … Read more