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== Tattva Vimarsha (Fundamental Principles) ==

== Tattva Vimarsha (Fundamental Principles) ==

*''Vata'' being obstructed in the lower region of the body, moves upwards, afflicts the channels of circulation in the upper part of the body, takes over the function of ''udana vayu'' and gets localized in the throat and chest, then enters and fills up all the cavities in the head.  

*[[Vata]] being obstructed in the lower region of the body, moves upwards, afflicts the channels of circulation in the upper part of the body, takes over the function of udana [[vayu]] and gets localized in the throat and chest, then enters and fills up all the cavities in the head.  

*''Udanavata'' plays key role in ''kasa''. It is located in sinuses, throat and upper respiratory tract. Its main function is to exude out secretions from head and upper respiratory tract, effortlessly.  

*Udana[[vata]] plays key role in ''kasa''. It is located in sinuses, throat and upper respiratory tract. Its main function is to exude out secretions from head and upper respiratory tract, effortlessly.  

*Due to one group of etiological factors, sinuses and bronchial tree gets filled with secretions. Another group of factors like over exertion, weaken the functions of ''udanavata'' by over consuming it.

*Due to one group of etiological factors, sinuses and bronchial tree gets filled with secretions. Another group of factors like over exertion, weaken the functions of udana[[vata]] by over consuming it.

*Since ''udanavata'' is not available, the physiological mechanism of ''kasa'' (cough reflex) starts to work causing forceful, frictionful expectoration with sound.

*Since udana[[vata]] is not available, the physiological mechanism of ''kasa'' (cough reflex) starts to work causing forceful, frictionful expectoration with sound.

*In order to prevent damage to delicate mucosa and avoid friction, treatment with good amount of ghee after meal is best.

*In order to prevent damage to delicate mucosa and avoid friction, treatment with good amount of ghee after meal is best.

*In contrast to ''hikka'' and ''shwasa, pitta'' is not involved ''kasa'' except ''paittic kasa''. </div>

*In contrast to ''hikka'' and shwasa, [[pitta]] is not involved ''kasa'' except ''paittic kasa''. </div>

 

== Vidhi Vimarsha (Applied Inferences) ==

== Vidhi Vimarsha (Applied Inferences) ==