A Treatment Protocol of Jwara in the Perspective of examination of Kala (Time)

Abstract

In Ayurveda Jwara is not merely the concept of raised  body temperature but it is a disease having “Deha- Indriya Manah Santap” as a cardinal characteristic. This can be  understood as the state where body, mind as well as sense  organs suffer due to high temperature. Jwara is regarded  superior among all the diseases and hence detailed  explanation of this disease is available in Ayurvedic literature.  Aam is the main factor initiating Jwara. Hence Langhana therapy has been referred as the first step in treatment in  Jwara. Various treatment modalities have been described in  Jwara Chikitsa like Langhana, Svedana, Kala, Yavagu, Tikta Rasa, Pachana, Ghritpana, Virechana, Dugdhapana etc.  Application of all these procedures will yield favourable  results only if while following Chikitsa krama (sequence)  Kala factor is assessed properly. Kala is broadly classified as  Nityaga and Avastika. Avastika Kala signifies the state of  disease for drug administration.  Treatment of such an important disease should be understood clearly. Here an attempt  has been made to elaborate and simplify Chikitsa sutra and Chikitsa Krama of Jwara in  relation to Avastika Kala.