Question

According to Charaka "Bhinnama shleshma samsrushta guru varchah pravartanam" along with "kaphameshya cha agamah" is mentioned in which of the following? Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. Purishaja Anaha
• B. Kaphaja Graghani
• C. Shleshmana samvruta apana
• D. Kaphavruta Saman

Hint:

Understanding the balance of Kapha and its role in digestive and excretory disturbances is essential for diagnosing conditions like Kaphaja Graghani and Shleshmana samvruta apana in Ayurvedic medicine.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

According to Charaka, the statement "Bhinnama shleshma samsrushta guru varchah pravartanam" along with "kaphameshya cha agamah" describes a clinical presentation related to Kaphaja Graghani (due to Kapha dosha disturbances) and Shleshmana samvruta apana (due to the obstruction of the flow of apana vata, caused by aggravated Kapha). These conditions are marked by similar clinical manifestations. Thus, the correct answer is (2) Kaphaja Graghani, (3) Shleshmana samvruta apana.