Abstract

AN ANALYTICAL STUDY ON PATHYA-APATHYA IN PRATISHYAYA

*Dr. Mangalagowri V. Rao and Prof. S. K. Tiwari

Abstract

Pratishyaya is not a life threatening disease, but immunity is lowered. There is constant loss of bala (immunity), complexion and Agni (digestive fire) in Pratishyaya, so this Nidanarthakara roga (disease being causative factor to another disease) should be treated with at most priority. Aggravated Vata vitiates the upper Kaphashaya (seat of Kapha in the head) and stimulates the liquefaction resulting in watery or mucous or yellowish or blood mixed discharge from the nose producing Pratishyaya. Hence the diet should include the Vatakaphahara and Agni and Ojovriddhikara food, so as to reverse or prevent the pathogenesis. The diet described under the etiology should be avoided. According to Ritu diet should be modified. Ashtavidha Ahara Vishesha Ayatana should be kept into consideration. Further the emphasis should be given to Avastha or condition i.e. Apakva or Pakva while advocating Pathya-Apathya in a Pratishyaya patient.

Keywords: Pratishyaya, Nidanarthakara roga, Kaphashaya, Kapha.