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In case of ''uttana vatashonita'' affecting superficial tissues only, the patient should be treated with ''alepana'' (affected part is covered with medicinal paste), ''abhyanga'' (massage), ''parisheka'' (bathing in warm decoction or unctuous substances) and ''upanaha'' (application of poultice).  

In case of ''uttana vatashonita'' affecting superficial tissues only, the patient should be treated with ''alepana'' (affected part is covered with medicinal paste), ''abhyanga'' (massage), ''parisheka'' (bathing in warm decoction or unctuous substances) and ''upanaha'' (application of poultice).  

In the case of ''gambhira vatarakta'' the patient should be treated with purgation, ''asthapana basti'' (enema with decoction of medicinal plants) and ''snehapana'' (drinking medicated oil/ghee).

In the case of ''gambhira vatarakta'' the patient should be treated with purgation, asthapana [[basti]] (enema with decoction of medicinal plants) and snehapana(drinking medicated oil/ghee).

In the disease where the ''vata'' is predominant, one should over come the disease with medicated ghee, ''taila, vasa, majja'' (ghee, oil, fat, and bone marrow of animals) either by intake or massage or enema and the diseased part should be treated with warm ''upanaha'' (warm poultice).

In the disease where the [[vata]] is predominant, one should over come the disease with medicated ghee, taila, vasa, majja (ghee, oil, fat, and bone marrow of animals) either by intake or massage or enema and the diseased part should be treated with warm ''upanaha'' (warm poultice).

Where the ''rakta'' and ''pitta'' both are predominant, patient should be treated by mild purgation, after ''ghrita pana'' (intake of medicated ghee), intake of milk, bathing in decoction made from medicinal plants and ''basti'' (enema). The ''raktapitta'' dominance should be treated with cold and refrigerant ''alepa'' (paste of herbs).

Where the [[rakta]] and [[pitta]] both are predominant, patient should be treated by mild purgation, after ''ghrita pana'' (intake of medicated ghee), intake of milk, bathing in decoction made from medicinal plants and [[basti]] (enema). The [[rakta]]-[[pitta]] dominance should be treated with cold and refrigerant ''alepa'' (paste of herbs).

Where the ''kapha'' is predominant, in patient of ''vatarakta'' he should be treated with mild emesis and avoid excessive oleation, sudation and fasting. Lukewarm ''lepa'' (pastes of herbs) are useful. [43–46]

Where the [[kapha]] is predominant, in patient of ''vatarakta'' he should be treated with mild emesis and avoid excessive oleation, sudation and fasting. Lukewarm ''lepa'' (pastes of herbs) are useful. [43–46]

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In the patients of ''vatarakta'' with ''vatakapha'' predominance, if cold pralepa is applied then there will be complications like burning sensation, swelling of the part, pain and itching due to stasis of the ''dosha'', like wise in the patients suffering from ''vatarakta'' with ''rakta'' and ''pitta'' predominance, if are applied with ''ushna dravya'' will cause ''daha'' (burning sensation), ''kleda'' (moistening) and tearing of the skin. Therefore, in cases of ''vatarakta'', the physician should apply the treatment measures after well considering the ''bala'' (strength) of the ''dosha''. [47–48]

In the patients of ''vatarakta'' with [[vata]]-[[kapha]] predominance, if cold pralepa is applied then there will be complications like burning sensation, swelling of the part, pain and itching due to stasis of the [[dosha]], like wise in the patients suffering from ''vatarakta'' with [[rakta]] and [[pitta]] predominance, if are applied with ''ushna dravya'' will cause ''daha'' (burning sensation), ''kleda'' (moistening) and tearing of the skin. Therefore, in cases of ''vatarakta'', the physician should apply the treatment measures after well considering the ''bala'' (strength) of the [[dosha]]. [47–48]

=== Contra-indications for ''vatarakta'' ===

=== Contra-indications for ''vatarakta'' ===