In Ayurveda, Jwara is not merely the concept of raised body temperature, but as is said in Charaka
Samhita, 'Deha- Indriya- Manah- Santap' is the cardinal symptoms of Jwara. This can be defined as
the state where the body, mind as well as sense oragans suffer due to the high temperature.
Vishamajwara is a type of fever, which is described in all Ayurvedic texts. Charaka mentioned
Vishamajwara and Chakrapani have commented on Vishamajwara as Bhutanubanda, Susruta affirmed
that Aagantuchhanubhandohi praysho Vishamajware. Madhavakara has also recognised Vishamajwara
as Bhutabhishangajanya (infected by microorganism). Vishamajwara is irregular (inconsistent) in it's
Arambha (nature of onset commitment), Kriya (action production of symptoms) and Kala (time of
appearance) and possesses Anushanga (persistence for long periods). The treatment of this disease
depends upon Vegavastha and Avegavastha of Jwara. Various Shodhana and Shamana procedures are
mentioned in classics to treat Visham Jwara.
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