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=== Abstract === | === Abstract === | ||
The tenth chapter deals with specific features of types of apasmara and its management. In continuation with the earlier explanation about causative factors, | The tenth chapter deals with specific features of types of ''apasmara'' and its management. In continuation with the earlier explanation about causative factors, patho-physiology and clinical features have been described in [[Apasmara Nidana]], with another definition provided here in this chapter in greater detail. | ||
Specific features of dominance of vata, pitta and kapha doshas are explained and involvement of exogenous factors is mentioned. | |||
Specific features of dominance of ''vata, pitta'' and ''kapha doshas'' are explained and involvement of exogenous factors is mentioned. Management of ''apasmara'' depending on the predominance of ''doshas'', influence of ''agantu'' (exogenous) factors are explained. Special preparations like ''panchagavya ghrita, mahapanchagavya ghrita, jeevaneeya ghrita,'' various preparations for nasal administrations etc are given. | |||
'''Keywords''': Apasmara, memory, consciousness, epilepsy, | Etiological factors, pathogenesis, features and management of an important disease called ''atattvabhinivesha'' (a disease of perversion of intellect) are narrated. Importance of ''rasayana'' (rejuvenation) and protection of patient of ''unmada'' and ''apasmara'' are also emphasized. | ||
'''Keywords''': ''Apasmara'', memory, consciousness, epilepsy, ''atattvabhinivesha, unmada''. | |||
=== Introduction === | === Introduction === | ||