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S`heetalaa Chikitsaa

Reference:
B. R. 59, Y. R. Uttaraardha S`heetalaa Chikitsaa

Introduction
S`heetalaa is considered as a type of Masoorikaa. Masoorikaa when gets perverted by Goddess S`heetalaa it is called as S`heetalaa. It is comparatively severe than Masoorikaa and requires special attention and treatment.

The patient takes three weeks to recover from this disease without medication. It requires medication to prevent complications and damage to the body and vital organs.

Precautions

  • The patient should be isolated.
  • The room of the patient should be covered by Nimba leaves from inside out.
  • The patient should be protected from flies and infected person (Aspris`hya).
  • Nimba or Kamala leaves should be used to keep flies away from the patient.
  • The place should be pious, peaceful, pleasing and cool.
  • The patient should not be given warm / hot water strictly, even in fever.

Saamaanya Chikitsaa

Yukti Vyapaas`hraya

  • Baahya Avachoorn`ana
  • Aabhyantara Kvaatha

Daiva Vyapaas`hraya

  • Vishaghna Agada Ratna Dhaaran`a
  • S`heetalaa Stavana
  • Japa, Homa,Vrata
  • Poojana Ghan`t`aakarn`a, S`hiva, Gauree, Vishn`u, Vipra
  • Vainateya Samhitaa Vaachana
  • Vishaghna Mantra Siddha
  • Pramaarjana

Mantra Pat`hana could be done by patient or Braahman`a (pious person).
Gomaya Bhasma (ash of dried cow dung cakes) should be used for Avachoorn`ana.

Preventive measures

  • Yoga Ratnaakara has suggested following formulations as prophylaxis
    • Chinchaabeejaadi Yoga
    • Sitachandanaadi Yoga
    • Madhukaadi Yoga
    • Sumanaa Svarasaadi Yoga

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