Ayurveda describes fever as king of diseases. It takes into consideration the causes, symptoms and site of the diseases and classifies fever into Vataja, Pittaja and Kaphaja fever and outlines the diet and medicines to subdue the increased dosha. The book comprehensively deals with Ayurvedic Concepts of fever. It deals with Origin, Causes, Symptoms, States, Prognosis of fever along with different types of fever, i.e. Doshaja Jvara, Dhatugata Jvara, Vishama Jvara, Jirna Jvara, Agantu Jvara with their respective line of treatment. A separate chapter on Ayurvedic Recipes and their preparations makes the book more complete and useful. This book also comprises a separate chapter on Ayurvedic Recipes and their preparations which enhances its usefulness. This book will be useful to medical students, doctors, nurses, and every individual because every individual is likely to suffer from fever not once but several times.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR K.V. Athavale
Dr. K.V. Athavale is the son of Dr. V.B. Athavale and a practising physician in Mumbai. He is presently assisting his father in writing books.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR V B Athavale
Dr. V B Athavale M.B.B.S., D.C.H., M.D. (Paed.), M.A.M.S., F.A.M.S., and Vaidyacharya is a renowned Paediatrician, and a prolific author who has several noteworthy achievements to his credit. He did his M.B.B.S. from Grant Medical College and Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals, both in Mumbai, stood first inj D.C.H. (C.P.S.) 1956, and completed M.D. (Paed.) in 1958. He was offered the UNICEF Fellowship in 1965, when his paper was read during the International Paediatric Conference held at Tokyo. He was also chairman of the workshop on 'Herbal Medicines for Health for the developing Countries', which was held at Bangkok in the year 1981. Dr. Athavale worked as an Honorary Professor and Head of the Department of Paediatrics, L.T.M.G. Hospital, Sion, Mumbai during 1970 to 1990 and was recognized for his various accomplishments for which he has been bestowed with honours and awards, both National and International. V.B. Athavale Research Foundation has been founded as a mark of respect and gratitude to Dr. Athavale when he retired after 30 years of selfless service as Hon. Professor and Head of the Department of Paediatrics, L.T.M. Medical College and L.T.M.G. Hospital, Mumbai.
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