Abstract

Prof. Lokesh Chandra Sharma* and Prof. Vishnu Prasad Sharma

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda described Chikitsa of various diseases amongst them Jwara Chikitsa is put on prime importance since Jwara causes many discomforts including feeling of malaise, fatigue, increases body temperature and affects normal physiological functioning of body. The vitiation of Vata, Pitta and Kapha Doshas leads pain and inflammations. The imbalance state of Pitta leads Jwara which alter physiology of body and produces Amavisha which ultimately triggers disease pathogenesis. The stagnated Amavisha in Rasa dhatu manifested as Jwara, the treatment of Jwara is important for regularizing biological activities. Langhana, Sadya vamana, Kashaya pana and drugs like Guduchi, Amalaki, Vasa, Adraka and Pippali, etc. are indicated for treating Jwara. Present article summarizes Chikitsa Sutra and management of Jwara as per basic principles of Ayurveda along with general descriptions on Jwara.