DISEASE-WISE INFORMATION IN AYUSH SYSTEMS
DISEASE-WISE INFORMATION IN AYUSH SYSTEMS
DISEASE-WISE INFORMATION IN AYUSH SYSTEMS
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6. DIARRHOEA<br />
UNANI<br />
Definition:<br />
The passage of motions more often and of a more liquid consistency than normal due to<br />
weakness of Quwwat-e-Masika (power of retention) and increase of Quwwat-e-Dafia (power<br />
of expulsion)<br />
Causes<br />
• Soo-e-Mizaj Barid Ratab (Imbalance of cold and moist temperament).<br />
• Predominance of Balgham (phlegm) in stomach.<br />
• Predominance of Safra (yellow bile) in intestine.<br />
• Weakness in Quwwat-e-masika (power of retention).<br />
• Indigestion.<br />
• Excessive diet.<br />
• Irregular dietary habit.<br />
• Zof-e-Jigar (weakness of liver).<br />
Preventive Measures<br />
• Avoid use of Maa-e-Kadir (contaminated water).<br />
• Avoid Khaam Aghziyah (uncooked foods) and Alooda Aghziyah (contaminated<br />
foods).<br />
• Wash hands properly before meals.<br />
Health Promoting Tips<br />
• Take Zood Hazm/ Lateef Aghziya (easily digestible/light foods)<br />
• Take Badal-e-Mayatahallal (oral rehydration of body fluids).<br />
• Eat Hamiz (citrus) and Qabiz (astringent) fruits, e.g. Anardana, Murabba Amla,<br />
etc.<br />
Curative Herbs/ Minerals<br />
• Dried Belgiri Bengal quince (Aegla marmelos)<br />
• Zeera Sufaid Cumin (Cuminum cyminum Linn.)<br />
• Tender shoot of Jamun Jambolan/ Black plum (Syzygium cuminii Linn.)<br />
• Gular leaves Cluster Fig (Ficus racemosa Linn.)<br />
• Behidana (cydonia oblonga)
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