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. 2020 Dec 2;13(1):100380. doi: 10.1016/j.jaim.2020.11.010

Table 4.

Analysis of Symptoms in Ayurvedic terminology.

Common symptoms
Ayurvedic name Dosha status Srotas
Fever Jwara Pitta dominant Tridosha
Dry cough Vata dominant
Kasa
Viloma Vata Pranavaha Srotas
Tiredness Related with Jwara Vata dominant Rasavaha Srotas
Less common symptoms
Aches/Pains Angamarda Vata dominant
Sore throat Galadhwnasa Kapha, (and Rakta vitiation) Pranavaha Srotas
Rhinorrhea Pratishyay Vata, Kapha Pranavaha Srotas
Conjunctivitis Netrabhishyanda Kapha dominant triDosha Majja vaha Srotas
Headache Shirashoola Kapha dominant (and Rakta vitiation) Raktavaha Srotas
Diarrhoea Atisara Vata dominant Tridosha Purishavaha Srotas
Loss of taste Aroochi Kapha, Pitta, Vata Annavaha Srotas
Loss of smell Anosmia Vata Pranavaha Srotas
Discoloration of fingers Araktatata, Karshnya Pitta (and Rakta vitiation) Raktavaha Srotas
Serious symptoms
Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath Shwasa Vata- Kapha and Pitta as Shwasa is originated from Amashaya Pranavaha Srotas, Marma
Chest pain or pressure Ura Shoola Vata dominant Pranavaha Srotas, Marma
Loss of speech or movement Vakgraha, Vatavyadhi Vata dominant Marma involvement