Reference:
C.Chi. 26/215 – 220, S.U. 57, A.H.Chi. 5/46 – 60, N.R. (Arochaka)
Introduction:
Arochaka is a state in which an individual cannot perceive the taste of the food substance or cannot muster interest in consuming the food. When it becomes severe and can result in wasting of the tissues it is referred to as a disease.
It is also known as
- Bhaktopaghaata
- Abhakta Ruk
- Abhaktachchhanda
- Annadvesha
- Bhaktasya Anas`hana Sthaana
It is of five types –
- Vaataja
- Pittaja
- Kaphaja
- Tridoshaja
- ChittaViparyayaja / Manah Santaapaja
Saamaanya Chikitsaa:
- Local therapy like Kavalagraha, Praayogika Dhoomapaana and Mukhaprakshaalana by decoction of Mukha Dhaavana Dravya should be given.
- Dantadhaavana (Brushing of teeth) should be done twice daily.
- Snaana (Bath) etc. Baahya S`hodhana should be used.
- Vamana should be given in all types of Arochaka except Manah Santaapaja
- Virechana should be given according to Dosha Dominance. Mridu Virechana should be given.
- Even after Vamana if Vaata Dosha is found dominating Aasthaapana Basti should be given.
- In all types of Arochaka the diet given should be patients favorite and preferred food and it should not be harmful to his health.
- Along with the favorite diet patient should be counseled by the physician as well as the relatives of the patient. He should be refreshed, revived, consoled, encouraged and cheered up.
Counseling of the patient and his relatives is equally important in addition to giving diet of the patents liking; in absence of counseling the chances of failure are higher.
Vis`hesha Chikitsaa:
- Vaataja Arochaka
- Pittaja Arochaka
- Kaphaja Arochaka
- Tridoshaja Arochaka
- Manah Santaapaja Arochaka
Aavasthika Chikitsaa
- Vaataadhikya
- If in any type of Arochaka Vaatadhikya (dominance of Vaata) is found after Vamana then Aasthaapana Basti should be given.
- Though Aasthaapana Basti is contraindicated in Arochaka; in this case it is indicated in order to cure the patient as the disease results in severe damage to the body in terms of wasting.
- Aahaara
The diet should be as follows –
- Saatmya as per the place, Hitakara, Laghu, Rooksha, Manasukhakara
- Variety of food and drinks including Moola, Phala, Shaad`ava, Raaga etc.
- Variety of meat soups of various tastes
Pathya:
- Rasa – Madhura, Amla, Tikta
- Gun`a – Laghu, Rooksha
- Dhaanya – Godhooma, Shasht`ika S`haalee, Rakta S`haalee
- S`hooka –
- S`haalee –
- S`haaka – Vetraagra, Baala Moolaka, Vaartaaka, S`higru, Pat`ola, Rasona, Sooran`a, Kankola, Aardraka, Karpoora, S`harkaraa, Haritakee, Ajamodaa, Maricha, Hingu
- S`himbee – Mudga, Aad`hakee
- Maamsa – Varaaha, Ajaa, S`has`ha, Harin`a
- Dugdha – Dugdha, Ghrita, Dadhi, Takra
- Drava – Kaanjika, Madya, Laladambu
- Phala – Kushmaan`d`a, Kadalee, Daad`ima, Apakva Taalaphala, Draakshaa, Aamra, Karjoora, Priyangu, Pakva Kapittha, Badara, Vikantaka
- Kritaanna – Yavaadi S`hooka Dhaanya Yukta Padaartha, Rasaalaa
- Other – Saindhava, Basti, Vamana, Virechana, Dhoomapaana, Kavala, Dantadhaavana
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