Madhava Nidana

Common Cold — Causes & Remedies

Common cold is the most common disorder affecting us. Everyone has suffered from common cold at some point or other in their lives. In Ayurveda,it is termed as Pratishyay

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Sitz Bath

A sitz bath (Hip Bath) is where in only the hips and buttocks are immersed in water or saline solution. Its name comes from the German verb ”sitzen”, meaning ”to sit”.

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Chapter 61 – Asrgdara Nidanam

The 61st chapter of Madhava Nidana is Asrgdara Nidana which deals with Menorrhagia. Menorrhagia is the medical term for menstrual periods with abnormally heavy or prolonged bleeding. Although heavy menstrual bleeding is a common concern, most women don’t experience blood loss severe enough to be defined as menorrhagia.

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Chapter 59 – Netra roga Nidanam

The 59th Chapter of Madhava Nidana is Netra roga Nidana which deals with Diseases of the Eye. Eye diseases or disorders are of a wide variety. Cataract, glaucoma, refractive errors are major causes of visual impairment and preventable blindness. Cataract is the leading cause of blindness accounting for 66.2% cases of blindness, and 80.7% of cases of severe visual impairment followed by refractive error and glaucoma.

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Chapter 51 – Amlapitta Nidana

The 51st Chapter of Madhava Nidana is Amlapitta Nidana which deals with Hyperchlorhydria, Gastritis. Gastritis is a general term for a group of conditions with one thing in common: Inflammation of the lining of the stomach. The inflammation of gastritis is most often the result of infection with the same bacterium that causes most stomach ulcers or the regular use of certain pain relievers.

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Chapter 56 – Mukha Roga Nidanam

The 56th chapter of Madhava Nidana is Mukharoga Nidana and deals with Diseases of the mouth. The mouth is the gateway to the body. Disease in the mouth can cause systemic diseases (eg, bacterial endocarditis), and systemic disease can also lead to complications in the mouth (eg, Behcet disease). 

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