Abstract

A REVIEW ON PATHYA-APATHYA OF SOPHA

Akshaya Mohandas* and Remi Elizabeth

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Abstract

Sopha is explained as Utsedha or bulging from the skin. Shotha, Shvayathu are also used as synonyms. Sopha is explained under Santarpanajanya Vyadhi which is caused due to over nourishment which may be due to the faulty lifestyle including Ahara Vihara. Acharya have classified Sopha on the basis of the cause, the predominance of Dosha, etc. Among the Nidana mentioned in Sopha, various Aharaja factors like consumption of uncooked food, Viruddhahara, etc play an inevitable role in the manifestation of the disease. While describing the treatment aspects in Chikitsasthana, Pathya-Apathya which is to be adopted is also described. Pathya Apathya mentioned for Sopha can be incorporated along with the treatment for adjuvent effect. So, an attempt is made in this article to compile various Pathya-Apathya of Sopha.

Keywords: Shotha, Shvayathu, Sopha, Pathya, Apathya.