Question

''पुन: पुन: सैधपानं निरोहा सांगवसन्नं'' is mentioned by Charakacharya in which of the following context. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. Visarpa
• B. Gulma
• C. Kushtha
• D. Apasmara

Hint:

Gulma refers to abdominal masses or tumors, and the term ''पुन: पुन: सैधपानं'' is used in the context of this disease to describe the recurrence of symptoms.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The phrase ''पुन: पुन: सैधपानं निरोहा सांगवसन्नं'' is used by Charakacharya in the context of Gulma. This refers to a condition involving internal swelling or mass formation in the body, typically associated with abdominal masses or tumors in Ayurveda.
- Visarpa refers to a condition similar to erysipelas or spreading infection.
- Kushtha refers to skin diseases.
- Apasmara refers to epilepsy. Thus, the correct answer is (2) Gulma.