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Ayurveda Information

Jaundice “yellowish discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes”

Jaundice is known in Ayurvedic terminology as Kamala. SYMPTOMS OF JAUNDICE The typical symptom of jaundice is that the eyes appear yellowish. There are other symptoms as well. The tongue also takes that yellowish hue. The urine of the patient as well becomes dark yellow in colour. Even the characteristic… Read more »

Oedema “accumulation of fluid beneath the skin or cavities”

Oedema refers to non-inflammatory swelling in the body. OEDEMA SYMPTOMS Oedema is characterised by excessive accumulation of water within the body tissues. The treatment for oedema is to first take out the accumulated water from the affected portions. CAUSES OF OEDEMA There are many cause of oedema. The primary ones… Read more »

Scurvy deficiency of vitamin ‘C’ Causes Symptoms & Treatment

CARDIO-VASCULAR & BLOOD SYSTEMS AILMENTS This vital section on the ailments afflicting the human cardio-vascular and blood system has been divided into the following six sub-sections. (1) Scurvy; (2) Oedema; (3) Jaundice; (4) High Blood Pressure; (5) Heart diseases; and (6) Anaemia. Let’s analyze them in details: 1. SCURVY Scurvy… Read more »