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EXPLORING AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT IN CHHARDI WITH CHHARDIGHNA YOGA – A CASE REPORT

Ghorude N.*, Kale S., Kale M., Waykule V. and Mane A.

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Abstract

Chhardi is a prevalent illness observed in early childhood that manifests similarly to vomiting according to contemporary medical understanding. This condition is characterized by the disturbance of Udana Vata, which causes the stomach's contents to rise and be expelled through the mouth. The process is often accompanied by significant discomfort during the forceful ejection. There are several warning signs that may precede vomiting, including nausea, decreased appetite, excessive salivation, anorexia, and dryness of the lips and mouth. Chhardi can occur as a result of intestinal irritation linked to imbalances in the Vata, Pitta, and Kapha doshas. A 10 years old female patient visited to OPD of kaumarbhritya at Yashwantrao Chavan Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital on 13 August 2024 with UHID No. 20838 with complaints of vomiting for less than 2days (< 3 episodes of vomiting / day) with mild signs of dehydration and kapha praseka (Salivation). The patient was treated with Chhardighna Yoga 7.5gms/TID. The main objective was to treat the disease with Deepana, Pachana medications. The follow up was taken on 3rd and 5th day. No adverse effects were reported. This study suggests that Ayurvedic management of Chhardi in children presents effective results.

Keywords: Chhardi Vyadhi, Chhardighna yoga, Kaumarbhrittya, Ayurved, Vomitting, Agni.