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== Tattva Vimarsha (Fundamental Principles) ==

== Tattva Vimarsha (Fundamental Principles) ==

#''Vayu/vata'' is responsible for life, strength and functioning of living organisms.  

#[[Vayu]]/[[vata]] is responsible for life, strength and functioning of living organisms.  

#Normal (non vitiated) ''vayu/vata'' with unobstructed (free) movement and location at its natural site, is responsible for long healthy lifespan.  

#Normal (non vitiated) [[vayu]]/[[vata]] with unobstructed (free) movement and location at its natural site, is responsible for long healthy lifespan.  

#''Vayu/vata'' is of five types namely ''prana, udāna, samana, vyana'' and ''apana'' and they mechanize the body optimally occupying their sites without any irregular movement.  

#[[Vayu]]/[[vata]] is of five types namely ''prana, udāna, samana, vyana'' and ''apana'' and they mechanize the body optimally occupying their sites without any irregular movement.  

#The location of ''prana'' is vertex, thorax, trachea, tongue, mouth and nose and it performs functions of spitting, sneezing, eructation, respiration, deglutition etc.  

#The location of ''prana'' is vertex, thorax, trachea, tongue, mouth and nose and it performs functions of spitting, sneezing, eructation, respiration, deglutition etc.  

#The site of ''udana'' is umbilicus, thorax and trachea and is responsible for vocalization, drive, energy, strength, complexion etc.  

#The site of ''udana'' is umbilicus, thorax and trachea and is responsible for vocalization, drive, energy, strength, complexion etc.  

#''Samana'' is located in channels of sweat, humors and water and lateral to the seat of ''agni'' (digestive enzymes (''agni'') and yield strength to the digestive fire.  

#''Samana'' is located in channels of sweat, humors and water and lateral to the seat of [[agni]] (digestive enzymes ([[agni]]) and yield strength to the digestive fire.  

#''Vyana'' has swift movement and spreads all over the body and is responsible for gait, flexion, extension, twinkling etc.  

#''Vyana'' has swift movement and spreads all over the body and is responsible for gait, flexion, extension, twinkling etc.  

#''Apana'' is located in testicles, urinary bladder, penis, umbilicus, thighs, inguinal region and anus and performs ejaculation, micturition, defecation, expulsion of menstrual blood and fetus.  

#''Apana'' is located in testicles, urinary bladder, penis, umbilicus, thighs, inguinal region and anus and performs ejaculation, micturition, defecation, expulsion of menstrual blood and fetus.  

#When these five are located in respective sites optimally, they perform their functions and support life without any morbidity.  

#When these five are located in respective sites optimally, they perform their functions and support life without any morbidity.  

#Due to various ''vata'' provoking factors, ''vata'' is vitiated and it fills the empty channels and leads to various disorders at that particular site.  

#Due to various [[vata]] provoking factors, [[vata]] is vitiated and it fills the empty channels and leads to various disorders at that particular site.  

#The onset of ''vata'' disorders is generally sudden without any premonitory signs.  

#The onset of [[vata]] disorders is generally sudden without any premonitory signs.  

#The diagnosis of ''vata'' disorders is based upon the symptoms characteristic of the seat of affliction.

#The diagnosis of [[vata]] disorders is based upon the symptoms characteristic of the seat of affliction.

#In all ''vata'' disorders, the association of other ''dosha'' like ''pitta'' etc. is to be considered.  

#In all [[vata]] disorders, the association of other [[dosha]] like [[pitta]] etc. is to be considered.  

#The provocation of ''vata'' is either due to ''dhatukshaya'', means diminution of tissue elements and/ or due to ''avarana'' means obstruction to its pathway. The ''vata, pitta'' and ''kapha'' always circulate through all the body channels.  

#The provocation of [[vata]] is either due to [[dhatu]]kshaya, means diminution of tissue elements and/ or due to ''avarana'' means obstruction to its pathway. The [[vata]], [[pitta]] and [[kapha]] always circulate through all the body channels.  

#The ''vata'', owing to its quality of subtleness is really the impeller of the other two ''dosha''.  

#The [[vata]], owing to its quality of subtleness is really the impeller of the other two [[dosha]].  

#When the ''vata'' is provoked, it propels the other two ''doshas'' and dislodges them about here and there, causing  various diseases. Due to ''avarana'' (obstruction in its path), it further causes diminution of the body nutrient fluid and other body elements.

#When the [[vata]] is provoked, it propels the other two [[dosha]] and dislodges them about here and there, causing  various diseases. Due to ''avarana'' (obstruction in its path), it further causes diminution of the body nutrient fluid and other body elements.

#In case of ''avarana'' (occlusion of ''vata''), the clinical presentation includes the increased signs of ''dosha'' which is occluding ''vata''.  

#In case of ''avarana'' (occlusion of [[vata]]), the clinical presentation includes the increased signs of [[dosha]] which is occluding [[vata]].  

#In pure vitiation of ''vata'', without any association or obstruction by other ''dosha, snehana'' and ''swedana'' therapy are first principles of treatment.  

#In pure vitiation of [[vata]], without any association or obstruction by other [[dosha]], [[snehana]] and [[swedana]] therapy are first principles of treatment.  

#Mild cleansing with unctuous drugs shall be given to remove the residual morbidity.  

#Mild cleansing with unctuous drugs shall be given to remove the residual morbidity.  

#By excessive use of unctuous, sour, salty and hot articles of diet, the excretory matter gets accumulated, occluding the alimentary passage, obstructs the ''vata'', hence ''anulomana'' of ''vata'' should be done.

#By excessive use of unctuous, sour, salty and hot articles of diet, the excretory matter gets accumulated, occluding the alimentary passage, obstructs the [[vata]], hence ''anulomana'' of [[vata]] should be done.

#Specific line of treatment should be adopted in specific condition depending on site of affliction and the vitiated tissue involved.

#Specific line of treatment should be adopted in specific condition depending on site of affliction and the vitiated tissue involved.

#Ghee, oil, fat, marrow, affusion, massage, enema, unctuous sudation, staying at calm places (without strong wind), covering with blankets, meat soups, various milks, articles of diet of sweet, sour and salty taste and whatever is nourishing are beneficial for disorders due to ''vata''.

#Ghee, oil, fat, marrow, affusion, massage, enema, unctuous sudation, staying at calm places (without strong wind), covering with blankets, meat soups, various milks, articles of diet of sweet, sour and salty taste and whatever is nourishing are beneficial for disorders due to [[vata]].

#''Pitta'' and ''kapha dosha'' occlude ''vata dosha'' at their sites and result in disorders. The clinical features are dominated by the vitiated ''dosha''. The functions of obstructed ''dosha'' are decreased in these conditions.  

#[[Pitta]] and [[kapha]] [[dosha]] occlude [[vata]] [[dosha]] at their sites and result in disorders. The clinical features are dominated by the vitiated [[dosha]]. The functions of obstructed [[dosha]] are decreased in these conditions.  

#The various types of ''vata dosha'' can mutually occlude each other’s pathways and result in disorders. There are increased signs of obstructing types of ''vata'' and decreased functions of obstructed type of ''vata dosha''.  

#The various types of [[vata]] [[dosha]] can mutually occlude each other’s pathways and result in disorders. There are increased signs of obstructing types of [[vata]] and decreased functions of obstructed type of [[vata]] [[dosha]].  

#The ''udana'' should be regulated with therapies leading to its upward movement. The ''apana'' should be regulated with therapies leading to its downwards movement. The ''samana'' should be alleviated and the ''vyana'' should be treated by all the three methods. ''Prana'' should be maintained even more carefully than the other four types of ''vata'', because life depends on the proper maintenance of it in its habitat. Thus, the treatment is intended to regulate and establish types of vāta in their normal habitats, which have been occluded and misdirected.

#The ''udana'' should be regulated with therapies leading to its upward movement. The ''apana'' should be regulated with therapies leading to its downwards movement. The ''samana'' should be alleviated and the ''vyana'' should be treated by all the three methods. ''Prana'' should be maintained even more carefully than the other four types of [[vata]], because life depends on the proper maintenance of it in its habitat. Thus, the treatment is intended to regulate and establish types of vāta in their normal habitats, which have been occluded and misdirected.

#Life and vitality is particularly dependent on ''prana'', and strength on ''udana;'' and occlusion of them, will result in loss of life and vitality.

#Life and vitality is particularly dependent on ''prana'', and strength on ''udana;'' and occlusion of them, will result in loss of life and vitality.

#In a condition of occlusion of ''vata'' by ''pitta,'' the treatment is done with medications curative of ''pitta'' and not antagonistic to ''vata.''

#In a condition of occlusion of [[vata]] by [[pitta]], the treatment is done with medications curative of [[pitta]] and not antagonistic to [[vata]].  

#In a condition of occlusion of ''vata'' by ''kapha'', medications curative of ''kapha'' and ''vata anulomana'' should be given.

#In a condition of occlusion of [[vata]] by [[kapha]], medications curative of [[kapha]] and [[vata]] anulomana should be given.

#Just as in the universe the courses of the air, the sun and the moon are difficult to comprehend, even so are the forces of ''vata, pitta'' and ''kapha'' in the body. The first three are responsible for all functions in macrocosm, whereas the latter three are for functions in microcosm.  

#Just as in the universe the courses of the air, the sun and the moon are difficult to comprehend, even so are the forces of [[vata]], [[pitta]] and [[kapha]] in the body. The first three are responsible for all functions in macrocosm, whereas the latter three are for functions in microcosm.  

#There are  four conditions viz. decrease, increase, normality and occlusion of ''vata'' and other ''dosha''.

#There are  four conditions viz. decrease, increase, normality and occlusion of [[vata]] and other [[dosha]].

== Vidhi Vimarsha (Applied Inferences ) ==

== Vidhi Vimarsha (Applied Inferences ) ==