AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF JALODARA ; A CASE STUDY

Ayurveda

Ascites is most commonly caused by liver dysfunction. Ascites is the accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity that exceeds 25ml.Ascites can be considerd in ayurveda under the broad spectrum of Udar roga (Diseases of Abdomen).Udara is manifesteted due to visiated Rasa dhatu portion, which get extravagated from Koshta & Grahani gets collected in Udara. Because of mandagni there is Malasanchaya and Doshasanchaya occurring which causes strotorodha of Udakavaha and Rasavaha strotas. Ayurveda management protocol mainly aims in improving the Jatharagni (Provocation of digestion) and stimulating the hepatic function. Jalodara management includes nitya virechana as a specific treatment to reduce accumulation of fluid and to remove the obstruction.It has laxative and diuretic action which help to excrete excess of fluid out of the body. Diet and water restriction is most important feature in the management of Ascites. This will act on root of pathology of Ascites and by breaking down of pathogenesis gives good results in Ascites.

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