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Knowledge of doshas etc

…in the body is marked by such symptoms as roughness of the skin,[9] emaciation of the body, darkness of complexion (lit: blackness of hue), a little tremor or trembling of the limbs, longing for heat, or for hot things, insomnia, thickness or increased consistency of the fecal matter and decrease of bodily strength. (Similarly, an abnormal) increase of Pitta is characterised by a sallow complexion or a yellowish colour of the skin, a general burning sensation in the body as well as insomnia, a craving for cold contacts and cooling thi…

Diagnosis of diabetes

…the penis, a griping pain at the heart, acid eructations, fever, dysentery, a non-relish for food, vomiting, a sensation as if the entire body is emitting fumes, a burning sensation in the skin, thirst, epileptic fits, insomnia, jaundice (Pandu) and a yellow colour of the stool and urine are the supervening symptoms which mark the Pittaja types of Prameha. An oppressive feeling at the heart (Hridgraha), eager longings for foods of all tastes, insomnia, numbness of the body, fits of shivering, colic pain and constipation of the bowels…

The Fully Equipped Physician (Cikitsa-prabhrita)

13-16. Indigestion, anorexia, corpulence, anemia, heaviness, exhaustion, pimples, wheals, pruritus, malaise, indolence, fatigue, debility, fetor, flabbiness, precipitation of Kapha and Pitta, insomnia, hypersomnia, torpor, impotency, dullness of understanding, evil dreams, and loss of vigor and color in spite of impletion through roborant therapy, are the signs of excessive morbidity. In such conditions are indicated the purificatory procedures of emesis and purgation in accordance with the morbidity of the…

The Major List of Diseases (maharoga)

…hemiplegia), 67. chronic convulsion, 68. tonic convulsion, 69. faintness, 70. giddiness, 71 tremor, 72. pendiculation, 73. hiccup, 74. asthenia 75- hyperphasia, 76. dryness, 77. harshness, 78.. dusky-red appearance, 79. insomnia, and 80. mental restlessness.

The Eight Censured Persons (Nindita Purusha)

61. For whom sleep is wholesome and when; for whom sleep is not wholesome and when; the remedy for persons suffering from hysersomnia [hypersomnia?] and insomnia; and whence sleep is born;

The Origin of Man and Disease (Purusha-samjnaka)

50. Thus have been enumerated the eighty-four kinds of the best wines, which promote the strength of mind, body and digestive fire, dispel insomnia, depression and anorexia and induce exhilaration.

Diet and Dietetics (Annapana-vidhi)

324. For those suffering from weak gastric fire and insomnia as the result of torpor, grief, fear and fatigue and for those accustomed to wine and meat, wine is prescribed as a postprandial drink.

The section on Cow’s milk (Gorasa)

219. The buffalo’s milk is heavier and is more cooling and unctuous than the cow’s milk and is beneficial in insomnia and excess of gastric fire.

The Pathology of Fever (jvara-nidana)

…m; dry vomit; dry cough; suppression of sneezing and eructations; aversion for all tastes and salivation; inappetence and indigestion; depression, yawning, -flexion of the body, tremors, exhaustion, giddiness, delirium, insomnia, horripilation and setting the teeth on edge; craving for hot things; nonhomologation to the causative factors of disease and homologation to what is antagonistic to the etiological factors. These are the symptoms of fever due to Vata.

The therapeutics of Fever (jvara-cikitsa)

…e fever arising from, the discordance of Vata and Pitta,.the symptoms are—head-ache, breaking pain in the joints, burning, horripilation, dryness of the throat and mouth, vomiting, thirst, fainting, giddiness, anorexia, insomnia, excessive talk and yawning.

The therapeutics of Gulma (abdominal swellings)

41. That Gulma is to be known to have reached the stage of suppuration, which is attended with burning, shooting and throbbing pain, irritation, insomnia, malaise and fever. At that stage it should be poulticed.

Canal da mente

…eja devido ao início tardio do sono, ou devido a acordar frequentemente à noite ou acordar cedo, e por isso, sofre de baixa concentração, dor de cabeça, fadiga, pode ser diagnosticado como um caso de insônia.

The therapeutics of Insanity (unmada-cikitsa)

20-(6). One who is afflicted with insomnia, averse to food and drink, exceedingly strong though abstaining from food, fond of weapons, blood, flesh and red-colored garlands, and is minatory, should be known to be insane due to possession by the Rakshasas.

The therapeutics of Pectoral Lesions (kshata-kshina-cikitsa)

28. If the patient with pectoral lesions is very weak and cachectic and is suffering from insomnia and if his Vata morbidity is strong, he may take goat’s fat with the top layer of cream of boiled milk with honey, ghee and sugar.

The therapeutics of Acute Spreading Affections (visarpa-cikitsa)

32. Its signs and symptoms are—fever, thirst, fainting, stupefaction, vomiting, anorexia, body-ache, excessive perspiration, burning, delirium, headache, agitation of the eyes, insomnia, apathy, giddiness, excessive craving for cold air and water, greenish or yellowish coloration of eyes, urine and feces, greenish or yellowish appearance of the body. In the region where the inflammation spreads, the parts become swollen and acquire any of the following colors: coppery, greenish, yellowish, bl…

The therapeutics of Alcoholism (madatyaya-cikitsa)

…2-64. It is an appetiser, digestive-stimulant, cordial, promoter of voice and complexion and is nourishing, roborant and strengthening. It relieves fear, grief and fatigue. It acts as a soporific to those suffering from insomnia and as a stimulant of speech in reticent people. It keeps awake people given to excess of sleep, and relieves, obstruction in the body-passages, renders the mind unconscious of the pain of trauma, ligature and other kinds of pain and suffering. It acts as a cure for the disorders resulting from alcoholism [mad…

The therapeutics of Spastic Paraplegia (urustambha-cikitsa)

40-40½. If owing to excess of dry treatment, there is provocation of Vata preceded by insomnia and pain, the patient should be treated with those procedures and sudation which are curative of Vata.

The therapeutics of Vata Diseases (vatavyadhi-cikitsa)

20-23½. Contraction, stiffness of joints, aching pain in bones and joints, horripilation, garrulousness, spasticity of the hands, back and head; lameness of hands and feet, hunch-back, atrophy of the limbs; insomnia; destruction of fertility, fetus and menses; tremors, anesthesia and paralysis of limbs; ticks of the muscles of the head, nose, eyes, shoulder, girdle and neck; splitting pain, pricking pain, agony, convulsions, delusion and fatigue; such are the general symptoms which the provoked Vata manifests. On account…

The therapeutics of Rheumatic Conditions (vata-shonita-cikitsa)

31-33½. The condition, associated with insomnia, anorexia, dyspnea, putrefaction of the flesh, spasticity of the head, fainting, intoxication, pain, thirst, fever, stupefaction, tremors, hiccup, lameness, acute spreading affection, suppuration, pricking pain, giddiness, exhaustion, deformity of fingers, moles, burning, affection of the vital parts and tumef…

The Pharmaceutics of Turpeth (trivrit-kalpa)

43-45. These boluses are curative of the dullness of the gastric fire, fever, fainting, dysuria, anorexia, insomnia, body-aches, cough, dyspnea, giddiness, emaciation, dermatosis, piles, jaundice, urinary disoders, Gulma, abdominal diseases, fistula-in-ano, assimilation disorders and anemia. They help in establishing the male sex in the embryo. They are known as Auspicious Boluses and can be administered in all seasons. Thu…

Good And Bad Colour Etc. Fatal Signs

Similarly, a patient affected with a kind of stupor or insomnia and remaining drowsy, all day long, or fainting at the least attempt of speaking, should be counted with the dead. The patient, who licks his upper lip, or is troubled with eructations, or holds conversations with the departed, should be deemed as already entered into the region of the dead. A man, spontaneous…