Ayurveda terms common cold as Prathishyaya. Vitiation of Vata and Kapha individually or together, is generally involved in the ailment.
Causes
1 Bacterial infections
2 Viral infections
3 Allergy
4 Deviated nasal septum
5 Eye diseases related to nasolacrimal duct.
Symptoms
1 Running nose
2 fever
3 Heavyness of head
4Headache
5 Sore throat
Principal of Treatment
Shodhana Chikitsa ( Panchakarma )
1 Upavasa or Langhana
2 Pachana
3 Kaphavataghna
4 Svedana
Shamana Chikitsa
Recommended Classical Formulation
1 Lakshmi Vilas Ras 125 - 250 mg TID with honey after meals.
2 Mrityunjaya Rasa 125 - 250 mg with honey after meals
3 Tribhuvanakirti Rasa 125 mg BD with warm water after meals
4 Sudharshana Vati 500mg BD with warm water before meals.
5 Talisadi Churna 2 - 3 gm TID with honey after meals.
6 Sitopaladi Churna 2 gm BD with warm water after meals.
Diet and lifestyle
Pathya ( indications )
1 Fasting or light diet for 5 days , rest , Ginger tea
Apthya ( Contraindications )
1 Heavy meals , alcohol , coitus , exercise.
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