The disease bronchitis is characterized by the inflammation of the bronchi of the lungs which results in the discharge of muco-purulent sputum. Bronchitis can occur as a symptom of many other disease like tuberculosis, copd.etc. In all such cases, one or the other type of germ is considered to be the causative factor. According…

The inflammation of the throat including throat and larynx causes hoarseness of voice. In ayurveda, it is called swarabheda. This is mainly caused by the aggrevation of vata which localises in the vocal cord causing hoarseness of voice. Causative  factors According to susruta and bhagbhat, there are six types of swarabheda( vataj, pittaj, kaphaj,kshayaj  and…

Hiccup is characterized by the sharp inspiratory sound produced with the spasm of glottis and diaphragm. Hiccup is caused as a result of spasmodic and involuntary spasmodic contraction of diaphragm followed by the closure of epiglottis. It is mainly caused due to irritation of phrenic nerve. Generally the episode of hiccup occur to everyone but…

This is characterized by a whitish discharge from the female genital tract. This is very common problem with ladies and is often with infection of the genital tract by some organism. Causative factorApart from organism, some metabolic and hormonal disturbances are responsible for the causation of this disease. The discharge  from the genital tract produces…

Tuberculosis is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and occasionally M. bovis or M. africanum. These are slow growing bacteria, and unlike other mycobacteria, are facultative intracellular organisms. The prevalence of tuberculosis increases with poor social conditions, inadequate nutrition and overcrowding. In developing countries it is most commonly acquired in childhood. Tuberculosis primarily affects the lungs. Other organs…

  The condition in which the married couple finds it difficult to produce offspring is called sterility. The defect may be either with the male partner or female partner. These defects can be either organic or functional. In males the procreative factor is the sperm. It is produced in the testicles and ejaculated through the…

The union of sperm and ova and their implantation in the wall of the uterus leads to the development of the foetus. For the proper development of a foetus, proper nourishment should be provided through the mother and the mother should be free from diseases during  the period of conception and gestation. Sterility in females…

  In ayurveda amoebic dysentery is known as pravahika. It is an infectious disease caused by an organism called Entamoeba histolytica. According to ayurveda, this organism is the only secondary factor in the causation of this disease. Irregularity of diet, intake of heavy indigested food and emotional factors like worry, anxiety and anger are mainly…

Rheumatism is a disease marked by inflammation and pain in joints and muscles, usually recurrent and often caused due to the exposure to cold. It is at times associated with fever. If not treated in time, it may affect the heart. In ayurveda,this is known as amavata. This disease is caused by the production and…