Ayurvedic medicine for Fever

Ayurvedic medicine for Fever

Fever, commonly referred as Jwara roga in Ayurveda, may have a significant effect on the human body, mind, and perceptibility. The deviation in kapha and vata doshas results in the manifestation of jwara. High kapha in the body causes cold, whereas too much vata suppresses the digestive fire, resulting in chills, indigestion, and weariness. The manifestation of a disease occurs when any of these doshas deviate from their regular state. According to ayurvedic literature, no illness can present itself unless one of the three doshas is vitiated. Vitiation in more than one dosha also causes disease, which is usually referred to as Ekdosha, dvidosha, tridosha. 

The common indicators of jwara are: Santapa (rise in body temperature), Aruchi (significant appetite loss), Trishna (excessive thirstiness), Hridivyatha (pain in upper chest), Angamarda (body pain) etc.

Aruchi that occurs by dosha deviations alongside with ama (undigested food) is manifested due to reduction in jatharagni (digestive fire) as a result of dosha deviations. Low fevers, according to Ayurveda, are beneficial because they aid in the burning of impurities in the body. High fevers, on the other hand, must be managed by easing the load on the digestive system with a light diet and the use of herbs.

Lifestyle disorders and high or constant stress, imbalance in the nutrition intake leads to the imbalances of doshas which further leads to ineffective digestive mechanisms. In common terminology it refers to the accumulation of various toxins in the small and large intestine and further translocate to different organs of the body.

Nidana and Lakshanas: 

1. Mithyaahar-vihar (incompatible food intake) and Dhatu-vaishamya cause Jwara.

2. Food that is not fully digested creates a partially digested Rasa in the stomach known as “Ama,” which is not able to fuel the Dhatu because of hypofunctioning of digestive fire. The body’s Vata, Pitta, and Kapha will then grow as a result of the causative variables.

These imbalanced Doshas once set foot in the Amashaya (stomach), get mixed with Rasa dhatu and circulate throughout the body via the kaphagni, resulting in fever. Ama’s properties, such as Snigdh and Pichchila, will hinder the swedavaha srotas. Deficiency in Swedavaha srotas also lifts body temperature.

3. Jwara can be explained as an intense sensation across the mind and body.

• Yawning is a sign of Vata dominance.
• In Pitta dominant individual, there will be burning feeling inside the eyes.
• In Kapha dominant individual, aversion to eating is profoundly visible.

Ayurvedic treatment: 

• Langhana: The primary/ basic treatment for jwara is langhana. Langhana means fasting; it assists the body to digest Ama and vitiated doshas that addresses the underlying causes of most fevers.
• Panchkarma

• Vaman karma: Mild emetic herbs should be given to the patients with jwara. Vaman must be only given after langhana therapy,when the body’s ama is controlled through fasting.

• Virechana karma: moderate purgatives should be administered to the patients who have completely digested ama or who have chronic fevers to get rid of surplus vitiated doshas.

• Basti karma: Niruha Basti (decoction Enema) and Anuvasana (oil Enema) Basti are administered to people who have chronic fevers and whose Ama is entirely digested after langhana.

Herbs and medications used in Ayurvedic medicine for Fever include

Guduchi: It aids digestion and is beneficial in the treatment of pitta disorders, fever, and jaundice. a long-term fever

Pippali: It ameliorates digestive fire and relieves fever symptoms such as colds and coughs.    However, it must be used with caution in people who have a lot of pitta.

Dadima:In case of severe fever, take fruit juice of Dadima

Amalaki: Fever, gout, and lung infections can all be treated.

Adraka: It raises Agni while lowering Kapha.

Haritaki: useful in all types of fever.

Ayurvedic medicine for Fever

• Mrutyunjaya Rasa: It is a potent in the treatment of a variety of bacterial diseases that present as fever.

• Sanjivani Vati: It is highly effective in typhoid fever and headaches.

• Tribhuvan kirti Rasa: It reduced pain and induces perspiration, which helps to manage a fever. It can aid in the treatment of a variety of other ailments, including migraines, tonsillitis, laryngitis, and pharyngitis.

• Sitopladi Churna: It helps to relieve headaches caused by a cold.

Doctor tips:

• Include fruits and green vegetables such as drumstick, bottle gourd, grapes, pomegranate, and others in your meals to avoid overeating.
• don’t consume junk food, fried and spicy items 
• Massage and rest will aid in the recovery of your condition.
• For proper fever management, consult an Ayurvedic physician.