Ahiputana

Chapter 68 – Bala Roga Nidanam

The 68th chapter of Madhava Nidana is Bala Roga Nidanam which deals with Diseases of Children. The term childhood disease refers to disease that is contracted or becomes symptomatic before the age of 18 or 21 years old.

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Chapter 55 – Kshudra Roga Nidanam

The 55th chapter of Madhava Nidana is Kshudra Roga Nidana and deals with Minor Diseases. Kshudraroga is made up of two words i.e. kshudra and roga. Kshudra means alpa or short / small / minor and Roga means disease. So Kshudraroga are small /short/ minor diseases.  Kshudra Roga comprises of a major part of the skin diseases. As its name indicate Kshudraroga are small and less severe diseases but it also contains some more severe disease like Agnirohini .

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