Question

According to Charaka, what are the therapeutic recommendations for the management of Taruna Jwara? Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. Langhana, Jwarahara Kashaya, Ghrita pana, Siddha Ksheera pana
• B. Vamana, Langhana, Pachana of Avipakva Dosha
• C. Langhana, Swedana, Vamana, Yavagu, Tikta Rasa sevana, Pachana of Avipakva Dosha
• D. Langhana, Pittahari chikitsa, Siddha Ksheera, Deepana with tikta Rasa siddha Ghrita

Hint:

Langhana, Swedana, and Vamana are the primary therapies used in the early stages of fever to balance doshas, especially for Taruna Jwara.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

In Charaka, Taruna Jwara refers to the early stages of fever, which requires a comprehensive treatment approach aimed at balancing the doshas and alleviating the symptoms. The therapeutic recommendations include:
- Langhana (lightening therapies), such as fasting or light food.
- Swedana (sudation therapy) helps to expel toxins through sweating.
- Vamana (emesis) helps to remove excess Kapha and clear the upper respiratory system.
- Yavagu (a medicated gruel) is prescribed for nourishment while balancing doshas.
- Tikta Rasa sevana (consumption of bitter taste) helps to balance the Pitta dosha, which is typically aggravated in fevers.
- Pachana of Avipakva Dosha (digestion of undigested dosha) ensures proper digestion and detoxification. Thus, the correct therapeutic approach for Taruna Jwara is a combination of these treatments, which corresponds to Option 3.