FEVER - Jwara or Pyrexia

FEVER - Jwara or Pyrexia 

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The featured article of this issue is Fever - Jwara or Pyrexia. Fever is known as Jwara in sanskrit. the article describes that how deposition of toxins in our body leads to blockages in channels and thus causing rise in temperature of the body. Jwara is a clinical syndrome or a disease according to Ayurveda caused by several causative factors. It will be interesting for you to read about understanding of fevers from different perspective.

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FEVER - An Ayurveda  approach edited By Dr. Neha Dave

Ayurveda, an ancient healing system refers fever as Jwara, a condition in which the body temperature goes beyond the normal temperature and is characterized by disturbance in normal functioning of the system. It believes that it is due to disruption of any one or all the Doshas or energy fields within the body system and if not attended immediately might damage other parts of the body.
 
 The main symptoms of fever are a raise in body temperature, chills, sore throat, body stiffness, muscle aches, headache, disturbed digestion, lack of appetite etc.
 
 Improper agni (digestive fire) leads to indigestion resulting in ama (toxins) which blocks the channels in the body which further leads to the blocking of the fire in different tissues resulting in fever.

 

 

CAUSES OF FEVER ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA

 

Fever according to ayurveda occurs when the digestive fire (Agni) and digestive toxins (Ama) which are normally found within the gastrointestinal tract are thrown out of their place by disrupted Doshas and then they overflow into the blood and lymphatic system. Its circulation in the body causes the typical symptoms like high temperature, heaviness etc. Because of this the Three Doshas are further irritated and it spreads throughout the blood stream.
 
 When supplemented with its own heat plus the heat of the misplaced Agni, the temperature of the body raises and causes the symptoms of fever. During a high body temperature, Ayurveda suggests to have a cold sponging, an easily digestible liquid diet and complete rest.

 

 MANAGEMENT OF FEVER ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA 

Ayurveda, a holistic medical system, emphasis that fever is due to toxicity in the Rasa Dhatu (the body's basic vital tissue) and manages fever by Fasting (Langhana), Sudation (Swedana), patience (Kala - should not rush for aggressive treatments to make temperature down)), Light diet (e.g. Yavagu), Bitter drugs (Tikta Bheshajam) and Detoxification (ama pachana) and Yogasanas. The treatment depends on the duration, the cause of the fever and the other symptoms that accompany it.

1. Fasting - Strengthens the digestive system and eliminates Ama which in turn cleans the channels of the body. Strong person can fast whereas weak persons can take up a light diet. A lot of liquid diet like vegetable soups or just hot ginger water which alleviates the aggravated Dosha and increases the appetite should be taken.

2. Sweating - One can drink a simple spicy tea to induce sweat or he/she can be covered with a blanket so that he/she is made to sweat as this process clears toxins, raises the body temperature that kills the external organisms like viruses / bacteria and normalizes the body temperature.

3. Light Diet- After the body achieves the normal temperature one should take light diet of fresh fruits, Khichari and lightly cooked vegetables.

4. Bitter Ayurvedic drugs - The medicines which burns Ama, increases the white blood cell count and help the body to fight infections are useful. They are Jwarahara Vati, Shadangapaniya, Guduchi Sattva, Mahasudarshan Vati, Sanshamani Vati and other different bitter herbs and compounds.

5. After fever the patient is advised to undergo a detoxification (mild purgative regime - Panchakarma) treatment as it expels remaining Ama and strengthens the digestive system. Then one should undergo a preventive regime which will reduce the chances of reccurance of fever.

6. It is also suggested that Yogasanas like Suryasana and Matsyasana are to be practiced to pacify the aggravated Pitta Dosha which is the root cause of fever and meditation helps to deal with fever with balancing act and clarifying  the mind.

Thus Ayurveda manages fever by restoring the Agni (fire) in the body and enhancing the proper metabolism.

Source : http://www.content4reprint.com/health/alternative-medicine/ayurveda-herbal-treatment-for-fever.htm

 

 

DO'S AND DON'TS FOR TREATING  FEVER

1. Drink as much water as you can in order to replace fluid loss. It will also help to bring down body  temperature.

2. Take adequate rest.

3. Avoid eating solid foods until the fever is gone. You can replace the foods by drinking plenty of distilled water and/or juices.

4. If the person is sleeping don't wake him up to give medicines or to take the temperature, sleeping is more important.

5. Always consult a doctor before giving any medications to the patient.

6. The patient needs full physical examination that will include a detailed evaluation of the skin, eyes, ears, throat, neck and abdomen to look for the causes of fever.

 

CHAKRAPANI PRODUCT OF THE ISSUE

 

Pachak (Digestive help) herbal tea :

·         Helps in bloating and acid reflux problems. 

·         A balancing formula for the healthy digestive system

·         Helps in improving digestion

BRAHMI MEMORY ENHANCER BRU (100% caffeine free)   50g pack : 

• Enhances memory
• learning and recall levels
• Boosts brain capacity to think and reason
• Improves concentration and digestion
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH - BUTTERMILK CURRY (KADHI)

 

Preparation time : 30 minutes  Serves: 6-8  -Vata, mildly +Pitta, +Kapha

 

Ingredients :  2 & 1/2 cups fresh buttermilk or yogurt, 3 & 1/2 cups water,  1/4 cup Besan - chickpea flour (available at Indian groceries and some health food stores), 3  tsp melted butter or ghee, I  tsp mustard seeds, 3 to 4 curry leaves, 1 cinnamon stick, 2 pinch of asafetida, 1/4  tsp turmeric powder, 1/4 tsp.chopped ginger,  I inch long or 1/4  tsp ground cinnamon,  I teaspoon sea salt, 1/4 green pepper chopped (optional)

 

Procedure : Mix buttermilk or yogurt, water and chickpea flour in large bowl with beater until completely smooth. In small skillet heat butter or ghee; add mustard seeds, curry leaves, ginger, green chilly cinnamon and asafetida. Heat until mustard seeds start popping.  Add this mixture to the buttermilk and chickpea flour mixture. Add remaining ingredients. Heat over medium heat just to boiling point, stirring constantly to avoid overflowing. Mixture will thicken slightly. Serve warm with Rotis and Rice.

 

 

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