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<big>'''Abstract </big>'''

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The diseases presenting with cardinal symptom of generalized enlargement of abdomen is regarded as ''udara roga''. Emaciation, loss of appetite, pedal edema, inability to perform any physical activity are its other characteristic features. Extreme impairment of ''agni'' (digestion and metabolism) is the basic pathology of ''udara roga'' in general, which is regarded as one among the ''mahagada'' (major illness). It is classified into eight types viz. four types of ''doshaja udara roga'' (''vataja, pittaja, kaphaja'' and ''sannipataja''), ''plihodara'' (splenomegaly), ''kshatodara/chhidrodara'' (abdominal enlargement due to intestinal perforation), ''baddhagudodara'' (enlargement of abdomen due to gastrointestinal obstruction) and ''jalodara/udakodara'' (ascites). ''Yakritodara'' (hepatomegaly) is also a distinct type of ''udara roga'' but incorporated in the ''plihodara'' since the etiology and treatment of these two conditions are similar.

Each type of ''udara roga'' has distinct etiology, pathology and symptomatology. ''Vataja, pittaja, kaphaja'' and ''sannipataja udara roga'' are comparable to the primary peritonitis based on the similarity of the symptoms. ''Plihodara'' (enlargement of the spleen) can be compared by the description of splenomegaly for different reasons. Symptoms of ''yakritodara'' resembles with that of hepatomegaly of varied pathology. Intestinal obstruction for different reasons causes ''baddhagudodara'' (enlargement of abdomen due to gastrointestinal obstruction). Intestinal perforation is explained under the name of ''chhidrodara/kshatodara'' (abdominal enlargement due to intestinal perforation). ''Udara roga'' in general develops in three distinct stages. Conditions of ''ajatodaka'' is initial phase of generalized enlargement of abdomen without fluid accumulation, ''pichcha'' is generalized enlargement of abdominal distention due to liquefying state of ''dosha'' and ''jatodaka'' is generalized enlargement of abdomen with fluid accumulation. All the types of ''udara roga'' end up in ''jalodara'' (enlargement of abdomen due to collection of fluid) in the terminal phases. Among the different types of ''udara roga'', the later one in the list is more difficult to cure than its previous one. Presence of complication in ''udara roga'' is indicative of incurability. ''Virechana'' (therapeutic purgation), ''niruha basti'' (decoction enema), ''anuvasana basti'' (unctuous enema), intake of milk and buttermilk and surgical interventions (tapping) form the crux of treatment of ''udara roga''.

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'''Keywords''': ''Udara roga, vatodara, pittodara, kaphodara, sannipatodara, plihodara, yakritodara, baddhodara, chidrodara, kshatodara, jalodara,'' intestinal perforation, splenomegaly, hepatomegaly, intestinal obstruction, ascites, ''ajatodakavastha, picchavastha, jatodakavastha, virechana,'' tapping

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'''Keywords''': ''Udara roga, vatodara, pittodara, kaphodara, sannipatodara, plihodara, yakritodara, baddhodara, chidrodara, kshatodara, jalodara,'' intestinal perforation, splenomegaly, hepatomegaly, intestinal obstruction, ascites, ''ajatodakavastha, picchavastha, jatodakavastha, virechana,'' tapping </div>

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== Introduction ==

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Generalized enlargement of the abdomen is ''udara roga'' and due to similarity of this symptom i.e. bulging (''utsedha''), this chapter follows the chapter on ''shvayathu'' (edema). Out of eight types of ''udara roga'' viz. ''vataja, pittaja, kaphaja'' and ''sannipataja'' are regarded as ''dosha'' dominant ''udara roga''. In contrast to this ''plihodara'' (splenomegaly), ''baddhodara'' (enlargement of abdomen due to gastrointestinal obstruction), ''kshatodara'' (abdominal enlargement due to intestinal perforation) and ''jalodara'' (enlargement of abdomen due to collection of fluid) are regarded as ''dushya'' dominant ''udara roga''. Again, ''baddhodara'' and ''chhidrodara'' are considered as ''agantuja'' (exogenous disease) and the remaining six types of ''udara roga'' are enlisted as ''nija'' (endogenous disease). Vitiation of morbid ''dosha'' obstructing the channels in the abdomen and leading to fluid accumulation are the predominant features of pathogenesis of ''udara roga''. Various purification treatments including therapeutic purgation, enema and surgical intervention to remove excess fluid are described in the chapter. The medications to pacify morbid ''dosha'' with strict dietary guidelines are treatment measures of ''udara roga''.

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== Sanskrit text, Transliteration and English Translation ==

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iti ha smAha bhagavAnAtreyaH||2||

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Now we shall expound the chapter "Udara chikitsa" (Management of generalized enlargement of abdomen). Thus said Lord Atreya [1-2]

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punarvasuM jitAtmAnamagnivesho~abravIdvacaH||4|| <br />

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Sage Punarvasu was residing in Mount Kailasa (which is similar to ''Nandana Vana'') and was accompanied with ''Siddha'' (a group of highly skilled individuals possessing eight supernatural faculties) and ''Vidhyadara'' (the possessor of knowledge of science/super human personality is termed ''Vidyadhara''). In Mount Kailasa, Sage Punarvasu was seated like very embodiment of ''dharma'' (righteousness) and was engaged in practicing austerity. Sage Punarvasu is the foremost among those who are proficient in the knowledge of [[Ayurveda]] and involved in promulgating the science of medicine. Agnivesha spoke addressing to such self controlled great sage Punarvasu. [3-4]

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=== Description of patient of ''udara roga'' ===

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yathAvacchrotumicchAmi guruNA samyagIritam||7|| <br />

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Sage Agnivesha addressing Punarvasu, said “Oh Lord!” it is observed that the patient of ''udara'' suffers from dryness of the mouth, emaciation of body, distension of abdomen and flanks, impaired digestion, loss of physical strength, inability to consume food, inability to perform any physical activities and depression; such patients sooner or later die due to the illness in the absence of treatment just like an orphan. I wish to hear the proper description of this disease from my teacher Lord Punarvasu in regards to its etiology, the number, the premonitory symptoms, clinical presentation and treatment. [5-7]

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Sage Agnivesha addressing Punarvasu, said “Oh Lord!” it is observed that the patient of ''udara'' suffers from dryness of the mouth, emaciation of body, distension of abdomen and flanks, impaired digestion, loss of physical strength, inability to consume food, inability to perform any physical activities and depression; such patients sooner or later die due to the illness in the absence of treatment just like an orphan. I wish to hear the proper description of this disease from my teacher Lord Punarvasu in regards to its etiology, the number, the premonitory symptoms, clinical presentation and treatment. [5-7] </div>

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sarvabhUtahitaM vAkyaM vyAhartumupacakrame||8||<br />

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Enthused by the student’s questioning, Lord Punarvasu spoke about the beneficial topics for the well being of human. [8]

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=== Pathogenesis of ''udara roga'' ===

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janayatyudaraM tasya hetuM shRuNu salakShaNam||11||<br />

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Abnormalities of ''jatharagni'' (digestive power) leads to the morbid accumulation of the ''mala'' (''dosha'' and bodily wastes) and in turn tend to cause multiple diseases and particularly ''udara roga''. In the state of impaired ''jatharagni'' consumption of unhealthy foods further leads to indigestion and eventually causes accumulation of morbid substances. Thus formed morbidity afflicts the functioning of ''prana vata, agni'' as well as ''apana vata'' which in turn obliterates the channels tending upwards and downwards. Due to this obliteration of channels, finally the morbid ''dosha'' tend to divulge and penetrate the space between the skin and flesh and gets accumulated there. This accumulation leads severe distention of the abdomen and causes serious disease ''udara roga''. Hereafter etiology and clinical symptoms of the same have been narrated. [9-11]

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Abnormalities of ''jatharagni'' (digestive power) leads to the morbid accumulation of the ''mala'' (''dosha'' and bodily wastes) and in turn tend to cause multiple diseases and particularly ''udara roga''. In the state of impaired ''jatharagni'' consumption of unhealthy foods further leads to indigestion and eventually causes accumulation of morbid substances. Thus formed morbidity afflicts the functioning of ''prana vata, agni'' as well as ''apana vata'' which in turn obliterates the channels tending upwards and downwards. Due to this obliteration of channels, finally the morbid ''dosha'' tend to divulge and penetrate the space between the skin and flesh and gets accumulated there. This accumulation leads severe distention of the abdomen and causes serious disease ''udara roga''. Hereafter etiology and clinical symptoms of the same have been narrated. [9-11] </div>

=== Etiology of ''udara roga'' ===

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udarANyupajAyante mandAgnInAM visheShataH||15||<br />

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Consumption of foods that are excessively hot in property, excessive consumption of salty foods, excessive intake of foods containing solutions of ''kshara'' (alkali obtained from ash of herbs), excessive intake of foods that cause burning sensation on digestion, excessive consumption of foods that are sour in taste, consumption of ''garavisha'' (intentional application of poison or poison synthesized by combination of nontoxic substances), erroneous dietary management following ''shodhana'' treatment, excessive consumption of foods having ''ruksha'' (dry) property, intake of ''viruddha ahara'' (combination of foods having mutually contradictory properties), consumption of unhealthy foods, emaciation due to splenic enlargement, emaciation due to ''arshas'' (mass per rectum), emaciation due to ''grahani roga'' (malabsorption), improper administration of [[Panchakarma]], ignorance of persistent illness without treatment, dryness of the body, withholding the naturally manifesting urges, morbidity of body channels, illness of ''ama'' (undigested food), psychological irritation, excessive consumption of foods, obstruction of the ano-rectal canal by the ''arshas'' (mass per rectum), impaction of hair within the lumen of the intestines, impaction of hardened stools within the intestines, perforation or rupture of intestines, excessive accumulation of morbidity, indulging in sinful activities, these causes will lead to development of ''udara roga'' and among these more particularly the impairment of ''jatharagni''. [12-15]

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Consumption of foods that are excessively hot in property, excessive consumption of salty foods, excessive intake of foods containing solutions of ''kshara'' (alkali obtained from ash of herbs), excessive intake of foods that cause burning sensation on digestion, excessive consumption of foods that are sour in taste, consumption of ''garavisha'' (intentional application of poison or poison synthesized by combination of nontoxic substances), erroneous dietary management following ''shodhana'' treatment, excessive consumption of foods having ''ruksha'' (dry) property, intake of ''viruddha ahara'' (combination of foods having mutually contradictory properties), consumption of unhealthy foods, emaciation due to splenic enlargement, emaciation due to ''arshas'' (mass per rectum), emaciation due to ''grahani roga'' (malabsorption), improper administration of [[Panchakarma]], ignorance of persistent illness without treatment, dryness of the body, withholding the naturally manifesting urges, morbidity of body channels, illness of ''ama'' (undigested food), psychological irritation, excessive consumption of foods, obstruction of the ano-rectal canal by the ''arshas'' (mass per rectum), impaction of hair within the lumen of the intestines, impaction of hardened stools within the intestines, perforation or rupture of intestines, excessive accumulation of morbidity, indulging in sinful activities, these causes will lead to development of ''udara roga'' and among these more particularly the impairment of ''jatharagni''. [12-15] </div>

=== Premonitary symptoms ===

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rAjIjanma valInAsha iti li~ggaM bhaviShyatAm||19||<br />

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Loss of appetite, delayed digestion of foods that are sweet, greasy and heavy for digestion, food consumed causing burning sensation, inability to appreciate the digestion and indigestion of the food, intolerance to over eating, slight edema in the feet, constant reduction in the physical strength, breathlessness even on slight exertion, abdominal distension due to accumulation of fecal matter resulting due to dryness or ''udavarta'' (abnormal upward course of ''vata''), abdominal pain, fullness of the abdomen, distension of the abdomen or bursting type of abdominal pain at the site where bladder meets the surrounding, distension of the stomach even after small meals, appearance of distended veins and loss of normal skin folds are the premonitory symptoms of ''udara roga''. [16-19]

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Loss of appetite, delayed digestion of foods that are sweet, greasy and heavy for digestion, food consumed causing burning sensation, inability to appreciate the digestion and indigestion of the food, intolerance to over eating, slight edema in the feet, constant reduction in the physical strength, breathlessness even on slight exertion, abdominal distension due to accumulation of fecal matter resulting due to dryness or ''udavarta'' (abnormal upward course of ''vata''), abdominal pain, fullness of the abdomen, distension of the abdomen or bursting type of abdominal pain at the site where bladder meets the surrounding, distension of the stomach even after small meals, appearance of distended veins and loss of normal skin folds are the premonitory symptoms of ''udara roga''. [16-19] </div>

=== General pathogenesis of ''udara roga'' ===

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prANAgnyapAnAn sandUShya janayantyudaraM nRuNAm||20||<br />

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Morbid ''dosha'' by obstructing the channels of ''sweda'' (sweat) and ''udaka'' (body fluid) and afflicting the ''prana vata, agni'' and ''apana vata'' causes ''udara roga''. [20]

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Morbid ''dosha'' by obstructing the channels of ''sweda'' (sweat) and ''udaka'' (body fluid) and afflicting the ''prana vata, agni'' and ''apana vata'' causes ''udara roga''. [20] </div>

=== General Symptoms of ''udara roga'' ===

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Distension and gurgling sound in the abdomen, edema of hands and feet, impaired digestion, smooth shiny cheeks and emaciation are the common symptoms of ''udara roga''. [21]

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Distension and gurgling sound in the abdomen, edema of hands and feet, impaired digestion, smooth shiny cheeks and emaciation are the common symptoms of ''udara roga''. [21] </div>

=== Classification of ''udara roga'' ===

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sambhavantyudarANyaShTau teShAM li~ggaM pRuthak shRuNu||22||<br />

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Three types of ''udara'' caused by each morbid ''dosha'', one type of ''udara'' caused by morbidity of all three ''dosha, plihodara'' (splenomegaly), ''baddhodara'' (enlargement of abdomen due to gastrointestinal obstruction), ''kshatodara'' (abdominal enlargement due to intestinal perforation) and ''udakodara'' (enlargement of abdomen due to collection of fluid) are the eight types of ''udara''. Listen to the characteristic symptoms each of these types of ''udara roga''. [22].

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Three types of ''udara'' caused by each morbid ''dosha'', one type of ''udara'' caused by morbidity of all three ''dosha, plihodara'' (splenomegaly), ''baddhodara'' (enlargement of abdomen due to gastrointestinal obstruction), ''kshatodara'' (abdominal enlargement due to intestinal perforation) and ''udakodara'' (enlargement of abdomen due to collection of fluid) are the eight types of ''udara''. Listen to the characteristic symptoms each of these types of ''udara roga''. [22]. </div>

=== Etiology of ''vatodara'' ===

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Among the etiological factors of ''udara roga'' is intake of dry food articles, consumption of inadequate amount of food, exertion, suppression of naturally manifesting urges, abnormal upward course of ''vata'' and weight reducing activities like walking or lifting weight causes ''vatodara''. [23]

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=== Pathogenesis of ''vatodara'' ===

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Due to the etiological factors ''vata'' gets aggravated which assumes abnormal course and reaches the ''kukshi'' (lower abdomen), ''hridaya'' (chest), ''basti'' (pelvis) and ''gudamarga'' (rectum). Again the morbid ''vata'' further impairs the ''agni'' (digestive enzymes) and draws out the ''kapha''. Thus morbid ''kapha'' in turn obstructs the morbid ''vata''. Eventually the obstructed ''vata'' gets diverged in to the space between the skin and visceral tissues in the abdomen leading to distension of the abdomen and ''udara roga''. [23-24]

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=== Symptoms of ''vatodara'' ===

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tasya rUpANi- kukShipANipAdavRuShaNashvayathuH, udaravipATanam, aniyatau ca vRuddhihrAsau,kukShipArshvashUlodAvartA~ggamardaparvabhedashuShkakAsakArshyadaurbalyArocakAvipAkAH,adhogurutvaM, vAtavarcomUtrasa~ggaH, shyAvAruNatvaM ca nakhanayanavadanatva~gmUtravarcasAm,api codaraM tanvasitarAjIsirAsantatam, AhatamAdhmAtadRutishabdavadbhavati,vAyushcordhvamadhastiryak ca sashUlashabdashcarati, etadvAtodaramiti vidyAt||25||

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The symptoms of ''vatodara'' include distension of abdomen, edema of the hands, legs and scrotum, splitting type of pain in abdomen, undue increase and decrease of abdominal distension, abdominal pain, pain in the sides of the abdomen, abnormal upward course of ''vata'' within abdomen, body ache, pain in phalangeal joints, dry cough, emaciation, debility, lack of taste in mouth, indigestion, heaviness in the lower abdomen, obstructed flatus, constipation, retention of the urine, brown or reddish black discoloration of the nails, brown or reddish black discoloration of the conjunctiva, buccal mucosa, dermis, urine and fecal matter; abdominal wall possessing thin, blackish stretch lines and vessels, tympanic note on percussion similar to the sound produced on tapping air filled leather bag or bladder and upward, downward and lateral painful movement of ''vata'' with gurgling sound within the abdomen. [25]

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=== Etiology of ''pittodara'' ===

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Etiological factors of ''pittodara'' are excessive consumption of foods having pungent taste ans sour taste, salty foods, foods having ''ushna'' (hot) and ''tikshna'' (sharply acting) properties, exposure the heat of fire place, exposure to sunshine, consumption of foods that cause burning sensation whilst getting digested, pre-digestion meals and indigestion. [26]

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=== Pathogenssis of ''pittodara'' ===

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Due to the etiological factors pitta gets aggravated, which assumes abnormal upward course and obstructs the ''vata'' and ''kapha''. Further the morbid ''pitta'' by suppressing the ''agni'' situated in stomach causes ''pittodara''. [27]

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=== Symptoms of ''pittodara'' ===

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tasya rUpANi- dAhajvaratRuShNAmUrcchAtIsArabhramAH, kaTukAsyatvaM, haritahAridratvaM [1] canakhanayanavadanatva~gmUtravarcasAm, api codaraM nIlapItahAridraharitatAmrarAjIsirAvanaddhaM,dahyate, dUyate, dhUpyate, UShmAyate, svidyate, klidyate, mRudusparshaM kShiprapAkaM ca bhavati;etat pittodaramiti vidyAt||28||

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The symptoms of ''pittodara'' are burning sensation, fever, excessive thirst, transient loss of consciousness, diarrhea, giddiness, abnormal pungent taste in mouth, abnormal green or yellowish discoloration of nails, conjunctiva, mouth, dermis, urine and feces, abdominal wall covered with bluish, yellowish, greenish or coppery stretch marks and distended veins, burning sensation of the abdominal wall, abdomen becoming warm, subjective symptoms of smoke emitting from the abdomen, subjective feeling of abdominal warmth as if fire in near place, abdominal sweating, moistening of the abdomen, abdomen appears soft on palpation and the illness rapidly progressing to ascites. [28]

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=== Etiology of ''kaphodara'' ===

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Indulgence in the factors such as lack of physical exercise, day sleep, excessive consumption of sweet, greasy and slimy foods, curds, milk, liquids and meat of wet land animals causes ''kaphodara''. [29]

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=== Pathogenesis of ''kaphodara'' ===

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The etiological factors lead to the morbidity of ''kapha'' which obstructs the body channels that include obliteration of the passage of ''vata''. Thus obstructed ''vata'' expels the morbid ''kapha'' out of the intestines causing distension of the abdomen. [30]

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=== Symptoms of ''kaphodara'' ===

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tasya rUpANi- gauravArocakAvipAkA~ggamardAH, suptiH, pANipAdamuShkorushophaH,utkleshanidrAkAsashvAsAH, shuklatvaM ca nakhanayanavadanatva~gmUtravarcasAm; api codaraMshuklarAjIsirAsantataM, guru, stimitaM, sthiraM, kaThinaM ca bhavati; etacchleShmodaramiti vidyAt||31||

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The symptoms of ''kaphodara'' are heaviness of the body, lack of taste in the mouth, indigestion, body ache, numbness, edema of the hands, feet, scrotum and thighs, nausea due to morbid ''dosha'' located in the chest, sleepiness, cough, dyspnea, whitish discoloration of nails, conjunctiva, mouth, skin, urine and feces, abdominal wall covered with whitish stretch marks, whitish distended veins, subjective feeling of heaviness and stillness of the abdomen, unwavering abdomen with hardness of the abdomen. [31]

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=== Etiology of ''sannipatodara'' ===

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The etiological factors such as person with impaired ''agni'' (digestive power) indulging in unhealthy food habits and consuming foods that are inadequately cooked, taking food articles having mutually contradictory properties, eating foods that are heavy for digestion, consumption of food adulterated with dust, hair, feces, urine, bone and nails which is offered by a wicked lady and slow poisoning by the intake of ''dushivisha'' (chronic poisoning) cause ''sannipatodara''. [32]

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=== Pathogenesis of ''sannipatodara'' ===

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Exposure to the etiological factors lead to morbidity of all three ''dosha'', which gradually accumulates in the abdomen causing ''sannipatodara''. [33]

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=== Symptoms of ''sannipatodara'' ===

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tasya rUpANi- sarveShAmeva doShANAM samastAni li~ggAnyupalabhyante, varNAshca sarve nakhAdiShu,udaramapi nAnAvarNarAjIsirAsantataM bhavati; etat sannipAtodaramiti vidyAt||34||

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The symptoms of ''sannipatodara'' are manifestation of symptoms pathognomonic of all three ''dosha'', variegated abnormal coloration of nails and other body parts pathognomonic of all three ''dosha'' and appearance of stretch marks and veins having variegated color pathognomonic of morbidity of all three ''dosha''. This illness is regarded as ''sannipatodara''. [34]

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=== Etiology of ''plihodara'' ===

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The ''plihodara'' is caused by activities like travelling excessively in vibrating vehicle, heavy exercises that involve violent jerky movements of the body and are done immediately after the meals, excessive sex, lifting heavy objects, indulging in heavy walking, excessive vomiting and emaciation due to chronic illness [35].

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=== ''Samprapti'' of ''plihodara'' ===

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Afflicted by the jerky movements of the body etc, the spleen located in the left side(flank or left hypochondriac region) enlarges and descends to cause enlargement of the abdomen; or else, a variety of dietary factors leading to increment and morbidity of ''rasa, rakta'' etc. which in turn causes enlargement of the spleen. Enlarged spleen distends the abdomen causing ''plihodara'' [36].

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=== Symptoms of ''plihodara'' and ''yakritodara'' ===

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Patient suffers from progressive enlargement of the spleen. Initially the enlarged spleen is palpable as a hard mass identical to the oval metal ball used by blacksmiths. The surface of the spleen appears smooth similar to the dorsum of the tortoise. If left untreated the enlarging spleen encroach the whole abdomen including the abode of ''agni'' [37].

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In the similar manner the enlarged liver located at right flank(hypochondriac) region causes distention of the abdomen. As the etiology symptoms and treatment of enlarged liver is identical to the ''plihodara, yakritodara'' is included in the ''plihodara''. This is regarded as ''plihodara'' [38].

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=== Etiology of ''baddhodara'' ===

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''Baddhodara'' is caused by the obliteration of the passage of stools due to consumption of the food admixed with feathers of birds or human hair, ''udavarta'' (reversed course of ''vata'' in abdomen), due to ''arshas'' (ano-rectal mass lesion) and intussusception of the intestines [39].

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=== Pathogenesis of ''baddhagudodara'' ===

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Obliteration of the passage of colon leads to morbidity of ''apana vata'' which in turn impairs the functioning of the agni as well as obstructs the excretion of stools and obliterates the movement of ''pitta'' and ''kapha''. Eventually the patient suffers from the ''baddhagudodara'' [40].

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=== Symptoms of ''baddhagudodara'' ===

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=== Causes of ''chhidrodara'' ===

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=== Pathogenesis of ''chhidrodara'' ===

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Contaminated food causes perforation of the intestines, which undergoes suppuration. Or else the suppuration of the intestines may happen due to yawing or excessive food which in turn leads to perforation. Perforation of the intestines further causes leaking out of the chyle from the intestines, which tends to move into the dependent parts of the abdomen filling the intestinal and rectal parts. Eventually the accumulation of the fluids in the lower abdomen manifests in ''chhidrodara'' [43].

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=== Symptoms of ''chhidrodara'' ===

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tasya rUpANi- tadadho nAbhyAH prAyo~abhivardhamAnamudakodaraM bhavati, yathAbalaM cadoShANAM rUpANi darshayati, api cAturaH salohitanIlapItapicchilakuNapagandhyAmavarca upaveshate,hikkAshvAsakAsatRuShNApramehArocakAvipAkadaurbalyaparItashca bhavati; etacchidrodaramitividyAt||44||

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The symptoms include distension of the abdomen mostly below the umbilicus due to accumulation of the fluids. Patient may suffer from a variety of symptoms according to the degree of morbidity of each ''dosha''. Patient excretes reddish, bluish, yellowish, mucous mixed with foul smelling and unformed stools. Patient suffers from hiccough, cough, breathlessness, thirst, altered state of consciousness, tastelessness in mouth, indigestion and debility. These are indicative of ''chhidrodara'' [44].

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=== Etiopathogenesis of ''jalodara'' ===

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Excessive consumption of water on occasions like oral medication with medicated ghee, impaired state of ''agni'', debility and emaciation causes destruction of digestive power and vitiation of ''vata'' situated at ''kloma''. [45].

These vitiated factors obliterate ''udaka-vaha-srotas''. Thus obliterated ''kapha'' mixed water further increases the fluid contents which by disloging from its site and accumulating in abdomen produce ''jalodara'' [46].

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=== Symptoms of ''udakodara'' ===

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=== Consequences of not treating ''jalodara'' at early stage ===

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''Udara roga'' of recent origin having no complications and without signs of fluid accumulation should be immediately treated. If left untreated, the morbid ''dosha'' gets displaced and liquefied, moistens the joints as well as body channels, obstructs the external channels and thus mobilizes the fluid into the abdomen.

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On appearance of the fluid the patient may suffer several complications that include vomiting, diarrhea, asthma, excessive thirst, breathlessness, cough, hiccough, debility, pain in the sides of the abdomen, tastelessness in mouth, hoarseness of voice and retention of urine and in this state it is incurable [48-49].

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=== Prognosis of ''udara roga'' ===

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Among the list of ''vatodara, pittodara, kaphodara, plihodara, sannipatodara'' and ''jalodara'' (ascites); the later ones are more and more difficult to cure. After a fortnight the ''baddhodara'' (enlargement of abdomen due to gastrointestinal obstruction) and ''udara'' that presents with accumulation of fluid are incurable. Mostly ''chhidrodara'' (enlargement of abdomen due to intestinal perforation) is fatal. The treatment should be avoided in patients of ''udara'' presenting with peri-orbital edema, distorted genitalia, moistening and thinning of the skin, severe reduction in the physical strength, severe depletion in the blood, severe wasting of the body flesh and severe impairment in the ''agni''.

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The ''udara'' is difficult to cure from the very onset itself but if the patient is physically strong, in state of ''ajatodaka'' (initial phase of distension of abdomen with slight fluid accumulation) and the ''udara'' of recent onset can be managed only with energetic treatment [50-54].

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=== Symptoms of ''ajatodaka udara roga'' ===

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State of ''ajatodaka'' (initial phase of distension of abdomen without fluid accumulation) of the ''udara'' is presents with symptoms such as pink coloration of distended abdomen, increased gurgling sound, comparatively less heaviness of the abdomen, persistent gurgling sound, abdomen covered with network of distended veins, the flatus frequently generates urges to pass with distention of the umbilical region and then fades away with of farting, pain in the cardiac region, umbilical region, groin, sacral region and anal part, passing of flatus with loud sound, less severe impairment of digestion, tastelessness in the mouth, reduced urination and constipation. This state of ''ajatodaka'' should be treated with the due consideration of degree of morbidity of ''dosha'' as well as time [55-58].

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=== Treatment of ''vatodara'' ===

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Patient of ''vatodara'' who is physically strong should be initially treated with unctuous medications. Then after the ''snehana'' is completed, ''abhyanga'' (unctuous massage) and ''sweda'' (sudation) is done. Then the ''sneha virechana'' (purgation with unctuous purgatives) should be given. After elimination of ''dosha'' with ''shodhana'' (purification procedure) the abdomen should be tightly bandaged so that no space is left in the abdomen for the morbid ''vata'' to cause distension of the abdomen again [59-60].

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=== Post ''virechana'' regimen ===

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''Udara'' is caused due to the obliteration of the body channels leading to accumulation of morbid ''dosha''. Hence ''udara'' should be treated by regular ''virechana'' (therapeutic purgation). After the purgation, with an intention to improve the physical strength and to relieve the strain of purgation, the patient should be given milk. Gradually as the patient regains strength by the intake of milk, his functioning of the ''agni'' should be improved by giving ''yusha'' (cereal soup) or meat soup added with little salt [61-62].

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=== Role of ''asthapana basti'' ===

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=== Role of ''anuvasana basti'' ===

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=== ''Dashamula niruha basti'' ===

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''Niruha basti'' (decoction enema) prepared with ''dashamula'' (''bilva'' (Aegle marmelos Corr), ''agnimantha'' (Clerodendrum phlomidis Linn. f), ''shyonaka'' (Oroxylum indicum Vent), ''kashmari'' (Gmelina arborea), ''patala'' (Stereospermum suaveolens), ''shalaparni'' (Desmodium gangeticum DC), ''prishniparni'' (Uraria picta Desv), ''brihati'' (Solanum indicum Linn), ''kantakari'' (Solanum surattense Burm. f) and g''okshura'' (Tribulus terrestris Linn)) added with potent purgatives should be given to the patients.[65]

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=== Indications for palliative (''shamana'') treatment ===

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=== Treatment of ''pittodara'' ===

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''Virechana'' be performed by administering paste of ''trivrita'' (Operculina turpethum) with milk; decoction of ''urubuka'' (Ricinus communis), decoction of ''satala'' (Euphorbia Tirucalli) and ''trayamana'' (Gentiana kurrhoa) or decoction of ''aragvadha'' (Cassia fistula). Again, if the dominance of ''kapha'' is present then in the above preparation cow’s urine may be added. If the dominance of ''vata'' is present, then in the above medicines for ''virechana'' (therapeutic purgation) medicated ghee prepared with bitter herbs should be given [69-70]

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=== Treatment of ''kaphodara'' ===

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=== Treatment of ''sannipatodara'' ===

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''Sannipatodara'' should be treated by the combination of treatment mentioned for ''doshaja udara'' depending upon the requirement [74].

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=== Predominant symptoms of ''dosha'' in ''plihodara'' (splenomegaly) ===

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=== Treatment of ''plihodara'' ===

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=== ''Pippalyadi churna'' ===

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=== ''Rohitakadi yoga'' ===

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=== ''Agnikarma'' (cauterization) ===

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=== Treatment of ''pitta'' dominated ''plihodara''(splenomegaly) ===

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=== Treatment of ''baddhagudodara'' ===

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=== Treatment of ''Chhidrodara'' ===

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=== Treatment of ''jalodara'' ===

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=== Healthy diet for ''udara roga'' ===

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===Do’s and Don’ts ===

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=== Therapeutic use of ''takra'' (buttermilk) in ''udara roga'' ===

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=== Application of paste on abdomen ===

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=== ''Parisheka'' in ''udara roga'' ===

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=== ''Panchakola ghrita'' ===

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shvayathuM vAtaviShTambhaM gulmArshAMsi ca nAshayet||114||

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Take powder of ''pippali'' (Piper longum Linn), ''pippali mula'' (Piper longum), ''chavya'' (Piper retrofractum), ''chitraka'' (Plumbago zeylanica), ''nagara'' (Zingiber officinale) and ''kshara'' (alkali obtained from ash of herbs) half ''pala'' (24g) of each in quantity. This is added with ''ardha-tula'' (2400g) decoction of ''dashamula'' (roots of 10 drugs) and two ''prastha'' (1536g) of cow’s ghee and processed to get the medicated ghee. This ghee when orally administered along with ''dadhi manda'' (watery portion of curds) cures all types of ''udara, shvayathu'' (''anasaraka'') ''vata vishtambha'' (obstructed ''vata'' in the abdomen), ''gulma'' (abdominal lump) and ''arshas'' (mass per rectum) [112-114].

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=== ''Nagaraadi ghrita'' ===

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One ''prastha'' (768g) of powder of ''nagara'' (Zingiber officinale), ''haritaki'' (Terminalia chebula), ''vibhitaki'' (Terminalia belerica) and ''amalaki'' (Emblica officinalis) is added with 1/2 ''adhaki'' (1536g) of cow’s ghee, 1/2 ''adhaki'' (1536g) of ''taila'' (oil extracted from seeds of Sesamum indicum) and 1 ''adhaki'' (3073g) of ''mastu'' (liquid separated from curd ). This combination is processed in to medicated ghee. Oral administration of this ghee is effective in all types of ''udara'' (enlargement of abdomen) as well as ''kapha vataja gulma'' (abdominal lump) [115].

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=== ''Chitraka ghrita'' ===

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The powder prepared from each 1 ''pala'' (48g) of ''chitraka'' (Plumbago zeylanica) and ''kshara'' (alkali obtained from ash of herbs) is added with 1 ''prastha'' (768g) cow’s ghee, 2 ''prastha'' (1536 g) of cow’s urine and 4 ''prastha'' (3073g) of water. The combination is processed into medicated ghee and is orally administered in patients suffering from ''udara'' (enlargement of abdomen). [116]

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=== ''Yavadi ghrita'' ===

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surAsauvIrakAbhyAM ca siddhaM vA~api pibedghRutam|

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The powders of ''yava'' (Hordeum vulgare), ''kola'' (Zizypus jujuba) and ''kulattha'' (Vigna unquiculata) is added with decoction of ''brihat panchamula'' (roots of five big plants), ''sura'' (alcoholic preparation made by fermenting a mixture of water, flour of rice and jaggery) and ''sauviraka'' (alcoholic beverage prepared from dehusked barley either raw or cooked) and ghee. This combination is processed into medicated ghee and is orally given in patients suffering from ''udara roga'' [117].

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=== ''Virechana'' ===

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sraste doShAshaye dadyAt kalpadiShTaM virecanam|119|

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After the oral medication of this medicated ghee, once the patient regains the physical strength, morbid ''vata'' gets alleviated and ''dosha'' has been mobilized into the ''koshtha''; the patient is treated with ''virechana'' (therapeutic purgation) by administering purgatives mentioned in the [[Kalpa Sthana]]. [118-119]

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=== ''Patoāldi churna'' ===

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paTolAdyamidaM cUrNamudareShu prapUjitam|

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The powder is prepared from each one ''karsha'' (12g) each powder of root of ''patola'' (Trichosanthes dioica), ''rajani'' (Curcuma longa), ''vidanga'' (Embelia ribes.), barks of ''haritaki'' (Terminalia chebula), ''vibhitaki'' (Terminalia belerica) and ''amalaki'' (Emblica officinalis), two ''karsha'' (24g) of ''kampilla'' (Mallotus philippinensis), three ''karsha'' (36g) of ''nilini'' (Indigofera tinctoria) and four ''karsha'' (48g) of ''trivrita'' (Operculina turpethum). This powder is orally administered in a dose of one ''pala'' (48g) along with cow’s urine to induce purgation. After the purgation, the patient is advised to have light food consisting of meat soup of dry land animals. Or else, after the intake of ''manda'' (gruel water) and ''peya'' (liquid rice gruel), the patient is given milk processed with ''pippali'' (Piper longum), ''shunthi'' (Zingiber officinale) and ''maricha'' (Piper nigrum) for six days. The repeated administration of this regimen cures all the types of ''udara'' including the stage of ''jatodaka'' (enlargement of abdomen with fluid accumulation), jaundice, anemia and ''anasaraka''. This powder named as ''patoladi churna'' is well appreciated for the cure of ''udara'' (enlargement of abdomen) [119-123]

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=== ''Gavakshyadi churna'' ===

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Powder prepared from equal amounts of ''gavakshi'' (Citrullus colocynthis), ''shankhini'' (Clitoria terneata), ''danti'' (Baliospermum montanum), bark of ''tilvaka'' (Symplocos cochinchinensis/Jatropha curcas) and ''vacha'' (Acorus calamus) is orally administered with juice of grapes, cow’s urine, decoction of ''kola'' (Zizypus jujuba), decoction of ''karkandhu'' (Zizyphus sativa) and ''sidhu'' (alcoholic preparation from unboiled/boiled sugarcane juice) [124]

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=== ''Narayana churna'' ===

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yathArhaM snigdhakoShThena peyametadvirecanamiti nArAyaNacUrNam

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Take one part each of ''yavani'' (Trachyspermum ammi), ''hapusha'' (Juniperus communis), ''dhanyaka'' (Coriandrum sativum), ''haritaki'' (Terminalia chebula Retz), ''vibhitaki'' (Terminalia belerica), ''amalaki'' (Emblica officinalis), ''upakunchika'' (Nigella sativa), ''kaavi'' (Apium leptophyllum), root of ''pippali'' (Piper longum), ''ajagandha'' (Withania somnifera), ''shati'' (Hedychium spicatum), ''vacha'' (Acorus calamus), ''shatahva'' (Anethum sowa), ''jiraka'' (Cuminum cyminum), ''pippali'' (Piper longum), ''shunthi'' (Zingiber officinale), ''maricha'' (Piper nigrum), ''svarnakshiri'' (Argemone mexicana), ''chitraka'' (Plumbago zeylanica), ''sarjakshara'' (Sodii carbonas impura), ''yava kshara'' (alkali from awns of barley), ''pushkaramula'' (Inula racemosa), ''kushtha'' (Saussurea lappa), rock salt (saindhava), ''sauvarchala lavana'' (Unaqua sodium chloride), ''vida lavana'' (ammonium salt; salt obtained from animal’s excreta-feces/ urine), ''samudra lavana'' (Sodi muris), ''audbida lavana'' (salt obtained from earth) and ''vidanga'' (Embelia ribes). To this, three parts of ''danti'' (Baliospermum montanum), two parts of ''trivrita'' (Operculina turpethum), two parts of ''vishala'' (Citrulus colocynthis) and four parts of ''satala'' (Euphorbia tirucalli) are added and powdered. This powder is known as ''narayana churna'' and is effective in curing horde of diseases. Quite similar to the Lord Vishnu killing the demon; this ''churna'' on consumption kills the diseases. Patient suffering from ''udara roga'' should take this powder with butter milk. The patients suffering from ''gulma'' (abdominal lump) should be prescribed with decoction of ''badara'' (Ziziphus zizyphus). In case of ''anaddha vata'' (obstructed ''vata'' in the abdomen) this ''narayana churna'' should be given with ''sura'' (alcoholic preparation made by fermenting a mixture of water, flour of rice, jaggery). ''Vata roga'' is treated by administering this powder with ''prasanna'' (supernatant clear portion of alcoholic preparation; upper portion of ''madya''). Constipation is treated by giving this ''churna'' with ''dadhi manda'' (watery portion of curds). ''Arsha'' (piles) is treated by administering this powder with juice of ''dadima'' (Punica granatum). ''Parikartka'' (cutting pain in the anal region) may be treated by giving this medicine with ''vrikshamla'' (Garcinia indica). This powder, if given with lukewarm water cures indigestion. Also this powder is orally administered with relevant ''anupana'' (liquid adjunct) after oral oleation measure and to induce ''virechana'' (therapeutic purgation) in patients suffering from diseases like bhagandara (fistula in ano), anaemia, dyspnea, cough, throat irritation, cardiac disease, ''grahanidosha'' (malabsorption), ''kushtha'' (obstinate skin diseases), impaired appetite, fever, venomous bite, toxic tubers, ''garavisha'' (mild poisoning) and ''kritrima visha'' (poisoning with synthesized poison)[125-132]

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=== ''Hapushadya churna'' ===

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Prepare fine powder from ''hapusha'' (Juniperus communis), ''svarnakshiri'' (Argemone mexicana), ''haritaki'' (Terminalia chebula), ''vibhitaki'' (Terminalia belerica), ''amalaki'' (Emblica officinalis), ''katurohini'' (Picrorhiza kurroa), ''nilini'' (Indigofera tinctoria), ''trayamana'' (Gentiana kurrhoa), ''satala'' (Euphorbia Tirucalli), ''trivrita'' (Operculina turpethum), ''vacha'' (Acorus calamus), rock salt, ''kala lavana'' (black salt) and ''pippali'' (Piper longum). This powder should be orally given with juice of ''dadima'' (Punica granatum), decoction of ''triphala'' (three fruits), meat soup, cow’s urine or warm water. This medication induces purgation, eliminates ''vata, pitta and kapha''; and is effective in curing diseases that include ''shvitra'' (leukoderma), ''kushtha'' (obstinate skin diseases), pain due to morbid ''vata, vishamagni'' (irregular digestion), ''anasaracha'', ''arshas'' (piles), anemia, jaundice and ''halimaka'' (chlorosis) [133-136]

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=== ''Nilinyadi churna'' ===

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The ''nililnyadi churna'' is prepared from the powders of ''nilini'' (Indigofera tinctoria), ''nichula'' (Barringtonia acutangula), pippali (Piper longum), ''shunthi'' (Zingiber officinale), ''maricha'' (Piper nigrum), ''svarajika kshara'' (Sodii carbonas impura), ''yava kshara'' (alkali from awns of barley), ''sauvarchala lavana'' (unaqua sodium chloride), ''vida lavana'' (ammonium salt), ''audbhida lavana'' (salt obtained from earth), rock salt (''saindhava''), ''samudra lavana'' (Sodi muris) and ''chitraka'' (Plumbago zeylanica). This powder is orally administered with ghee and is curative of all types ''udara roga'' as well as ''gulma'' (abdominal lump) [137]

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=== ''Snuhi kshira ghrita'' ===

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Curd is prepared from the mixture of one ''drona'' (12228g) of milk and half ''prastha'' (384g) of ''snuhi kshira'' (latex of Euphorbia neriifolia). This curd is churned properly to extract the butter. Thus obtained butter is boiled to get the ghee. Further this ghee is processed with ''trivrita'' (Operculina turpethum) to get the ''snuhi kshira ghrita''. Alternatively one can take one ''prastha'' (768g) of cow’s ghee, mixed with eight ''prastha'' (6144g) of milk; and to this paste prepared from one ''pala'' (48g) of ''snuhi kshira'' (latex of Euphorbia neriifolia) and eight ''pala'' (384g) of ''trivrita'' (Operculina turpethum) is added. This is then processed to get the medicated ghee. This ''snuhi kshira ghrita'' is effective in alleviating the ''gulma'' (abdominal lump), ''garadosha'' (poison synthesized by combination of non toxic substances) and all types of ''udara''. Thus is described ''snuhi kshira ghrita'' [138-140].

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=== Management following ''virechana'' ===

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''Virechana karma'' (therapeutic purgation) should be undertaken after the digestion of the orally administrated medicated ghee. After the ''virechana'', the patient is advised to take decoction of ''nagaraa'' (Zingiber officinale). Then the patient is given ''peya'' (liquid rice gruel) and ''yusha'' (cereal soup) prepared of ''kulattha'' (Vigna unquiculata). If the patient suffers from the state of dryness in his body then he should be given rice with milk for three days. On regaining the physical strength the patient should be repeatedly and alternatively treated with medicated ghee and nourishing diet. In this way ''gulma'' (abdominal lump), ''garavisha'' (poison synthesized by combination of nontoxic substances) and ''udara'' (enlargement of abdomen tending ascites) should be treated [142-144].

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=== ''Shamana'' (palliative) treatment ===

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=== ''Pippalyadi lavana'' ===

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With the due consideration of morbid ''dosha'', the physician should prescribe ''pippalyadi lavana'' for liquefying the ''kapha''. The ingredients of ''pippalyadi lavana'' are ''pippali'' (Piper longum), ''tilvaka'' (Symplocos cochinchinensis/Jatropha curcas), ''hingu'' (Ferula foetida), ''nagaraa'' (Zingiber officinale), ''hastipippali'' (Scindapsus officinalis), ''bhallataka'' (Semecarpus anacardium), fruits of ''shigru'' (Moringa oleifera), ''haritaki'' (Terminalia chebula), ''vibhitaki'' (Terminalia belerica), ''amalaki'' (Emblica officinalis), ''katukarohini'' (Picrorhiza kurroa Royle), ''devadaru'' (Cedrus deodara), ''haridra'' (Curcuma longa), ''daruharidra'' (Berberis aristata), ''sarala'' (Pinus roxburghii), ''ativisha'' (Aconitum heterophyllum), ''vacha'' (Acorus calamus), ''kushtha'' (Saussurea lappa), ''musta'' (Cyperus rotundus), ''sauvarchala lavana'' (unaqua sodium chloride), ''vida lavana'' (ammonium salt), ''audbida lavana'' (salt obtained from earth), rock salt (''saindhava'') and ''samudra lavana'' (Sodi muris). The course powder of these drugs is added with curd/yogurt, cow’s ghee, ''vasa'' (animal fat), ''majja'' (bone marrow) and ''taila'' (oil extracted from seeds of Sesamum indicum) and then is burnt to get the ''kshara'' (alkali obtained from ash of herbs). This ''kshara'' is orally administered after the meals in a dose of one ''karsha'' (12g). The ''anupana'' (adjunct) for it is any one of madirā (alcoholic beverage), dadhimanda (liquid portion of curds), warm water, arishta (fermented decoctions), surā (alcoholic preparation made by fermenting a mixture of water, flour of rice, jaggery) and ''asava'' (fermented infusions). This medication effectively cures ''hridroga'' (cardiac disease), ''anasaraka, gulma'' (abdominal lump), ''plihodara'' (splenomegaly), ''arshas'' (piles), ''udara roga, visuchika'' (illness characterized by vomiting and diarrhea), ''udavarta'' (reversed course of ''vata'' in the abdomen) and ''vatashtila'' (mass obliterating the urinary and rectal passage)[157-161].

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With the due consideration of morbid ''dosha'', the physician should prescribe ''pippalyadi lavana'' for liquefying the ''kapha''. The ingredients of ''pippalyadi lavana'' are ''pippali'' (Piper longum), ''tilvaka'' (Symplocos cochinchinensis/Jatropha curcas), ''hingu'' (Ferula foetida), ''nagaraa'' (Zingiber officinale), ''hastipippali'' (Scindapsus officinalis), ''bhallataka'' (Semecarpus anacardium), fruits of ''shigru'' (Moringa oleifera), ''haritaki'' (Terminalia chebula), ''vibhitaki'' (Terminalia belerica), ''amalaki'' (Emblica officinalis), ''katukarohini'' (Picrorhiza kurroa Royle), ''devadaru'' (Cedrus deodara), ''haridra'' (Curcuma longa), ''daruharidra'' (Berberis aristata), ''sarala'' (Pinus roxburghii), ''ativisha'' (Aconitum heterophyllum), ''vacha'' (Acorus calamus), ''kushtha'' (Saussurea lappa), ''musta'' (Cyperus rotundus), ''sauvarchala lavana'' (unaqua sodium chloride), ''vida lavana'' (ammonium salt), ''audbida lavana'' (salt obtained from earth), rock salt (''saindhava'') and ''samudra lavana'' (Sodi muris). The course powder of these drugs is added with curd/yogurt, cow’s ghee, ''vasa'' (animal fat), ''majja'' (bone marrow) and ''taila'' (oil extracted from seeds of Sesamum indicum) and then is burnt to get the ''kshara'' (alkali obtained from ash of herbs). This ''kshara'' is orally administered after the meals in a dose of one ''karsha'' (12g). The ''anupana'' (adjunct) for it is any one of madirā (alcoholic beverage), dadhimanda (liquid portion of curds), warm water, arishta (fermented decoctions), surā (alcoholic preparation made by fermenting a mixture of water, flour of rice, jaggery) and ''asava'' (fermented infusions). This medication effectively cures ''hridroga'' (cardiac disease), ''anasaraka, gulma'' (abdominal lump), ''plihodara'' (splenomegaly), ''arshas'' (piles), ''udara roga, visuchika'' (illness characterized by vomiting and diarrhea), ''udavarta'' (reversed course of ''vata'' in the abdomen) and ''vatashtila'' (mass obliterating the urinary and rectal passage)[157-161]. </div>

=== ''Kshara vatika'' ===

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=== ''Yavagu'' for treatment of ''udara roga'' ===

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=== Treatment of constipation ===

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=== Treatment of ''parshva shula'' ===

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=== ''Kshara taila'' ===

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=== ''Eranda taila'' in ''avarana'' ===

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=== Use of ''venum'' in the treatment of ''sannipatodara'' ===

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Alternatively the angry serpent is made to release the venom while biting the fruit. Patient is allowed to consume this venomous fruit after proper analysis by the physician. This treatment immediately liquefies the infiltrating displaced morbid ''dosha'' by virtue of its ''pramathi'' (clearing the channels adhered with ''dosha'') property and eliminates from the body. Once the ''dosha'' is cleared from the body by the action of venom patient is treated with cold water ''parishechana'' (pouring of medicated liquids on body parts). Depending upon the physical strength, the patient is allowed to drink milk or yavāgu (rice gruel). The food prepared from leafy vegetables that include ''trivrita'' (Operculina turpethum), ''mandukaparni'' (Centella asiatica), ''yava'' (Hordeum vulgare), ''vastuka'' (Chenopodium murale) and ''kalashaka'' (Corchorus capsularis) processed with juice of same leafy vegetables should be given to the patient but without adding ''amla'' (sour), ''lavana'' (salty) and ''sneha'' (unctuous substance). This food may be served with or without steaming and during this food rice is avoided. This regimen should be continued for one month. During this course if the patient is thirsty then the juice extracted from these leafy vegetables should be given to the patient. By this method once in one month all the morbid ''dosha'' is cleared from the body and the patient is advised to drink milk to improve the physical strength [175-184]

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=== Surgical measures ===

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Surgical intervention should be done by an expert surgeon. A proper incision is made on the left side of the abdomen about fpur figure (7.8cm) below the umbilicus by an efficient surgeon. From this incision intestinal loops are drawn out and carefully looked for foreign substances causing ''chidrodara'' or ''baddhodara''. Ghee is applied on the affected loop of the intestines. Then the foreign substances like hair and others are then removed from the intestinal loop. Any torsion or intussusception of the loops of intestines if present is opened. By the surgical procedure if large rend happens in the intestines then edges of rend is anchored by making the small ants to bite and hold the edges together. Once the ants properly anchor the opposing edges of rend, the body of the ants is separated and thrown. Intestinal loops are then properly inserted into the abdomen and the incised area is sutured. Then wound management is done [184-188].

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=== Surgical Intervention in ''jalodara'' ===

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=== Importance of milk diet ===

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To prevent the perpetuation of morbid ''dosha'' and to regain the physical strength, milk should be included in all prescriptions for the patients suffering from ''udara''. The physique of the patients of ''udara'' which is reduced due to medications is best recuperated by milk diet, and milk is regarded as best remedy identical to the nectar for gods in all patients suffering from depletion of all ''dhatu'' [193-194]

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=== Summary of the chapter ===

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Thus the etiology, premonitory symptoms, general and individual symptoms of eight types of ''udara'', complications of ''udara'', seriousness of the illness, prognosis, symptoms of stages of ''udara'' as non accumulation and accumulation of fluid, and the specific as well as general treatment of ''udara roga'' are described by the sage Punarvasu in this chapter of [[Chikitsa Sthana]] [195-196].

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