Abstract

-WSR TO ATISARA

Bishnupriya Mohanty*, Shruti Lokhande and Sangram Keshari Das

ABSTRACT

Atisara in modern science closely correlated with watery diarrhoea. Ayurveda describes Atisara which means ATI (excessive) and SARANAM (flow) i.e watery stool passes in excessive volume and frequency both. According to mythology Atisara is caused by Dietary habits, stomach infections and unhygienic conditions. Some Mansika Doshas like Bhaya, Shoka etc develop Atisara. Krimi is an important causative factor of Atisara. In Ayurvedic science main cause of Atisara is Agnidushti. Main site of Agni is Grahani. It is situated in between Amashaya and Pakwashaya. In the condition of Mandagni digestion of food particle not occurs completely. This leads to formation of Ama. Ama is considered like toxins or pathogens which is responsible for aetiology of all disease. This Ama leads to vitiation of Vata like Samana Vata and ApanaVata Dushti. In Samyavashtha of ApanaVata is responsible for defecation, maturation, and Nishkramana of Shukra and Aratva. In the case of Atisara (Diarrhoea) the proper diagnosis is very important because actual diagnosis is the key of actual treatment or management. There are two criteria to make out clear cut diagnosis – 1. Clinical 2. Laboratory

Keywords: Atisara, Agnidushti.