Exploring Malaria Fever (Vishama Jwara) Through an Ayurvedic Lens: A Comprehensive Review

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Gaytri Dhaker,

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Sarvesh Kumar Singh,

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Kshipra Rajoria,

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Rahul Dandiya,

  1. P.G. Scholar, Department of Panchkarma, The National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
  2. Associate Professor, Department of Panchkarma, The National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
  3. Assistant Professor, Department of Panchkarma, The National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
  4. P.G. Scholar, Department of Panchkarma, The National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur,, Rajasthan, India

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Malaria fever, known as Vishama Jwara in Ayurveda, is a significant global healthchallenge caused by Plasmodium species transmitted via Anopheles mosquitoes. While conventional medicine has advanced in diagnosing and treating malaria, exploring it through the Ayurvedic perspective offers valuable insights into its holistic understanding and management. Ayurveda describes Vishama Jwara as a fever with irregular patterns, aligning with the cyclical febrile episodes seen in malaria. This review delves into Ayurvedic texts to analyze the etiology, pathology, and therapeutic approaches to Vishama Jwara. The Ayurvedic framework attributes the condition to imbalances in the Tridoshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha—aggravated by factors like poor digestion, environmental influences, and lifestyle choices. Key concepts such as Ama (toxins), disrupted Agni (digestive fire), and impaired Ojas (vital essence) are discussed as foundational to disease progression. Classical formulations like Sudarsana Churna, Maha Sudarsana Kadha, and interventions involving antipyretic, detoxifying, and immune-boosting herbs, including Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata), and Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), are explored for their therapeutic relevance. Additionally, preventive measures rooted in Ayurvedic principles, such as lifestyle modifications, dietary adjustments, and the use of mosquito-repellent herbs, are emphasized. Integration with modern biomedical approaches, such as antimalarial drugs and vector control strategies, is highlighted to enhance outcomes. This comprehensive review underscores Ayurveda’s potential in offering a personalized, preventive, and adjunctive approach to malaria management. By bridging traditional and contemporary paradigms, it aims to inspire further research and collaborative frameworks for addressing malaria as a complex, multifaceted disease.

Keywords: Vishama Jwara, Malarial Fever, Plasmodium vivax

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Gaytri Dhaker, Sarvesh Kumar Singh, Kshipra Rajoria, Rahul Dandiya. Exploring Malaria Fever (Vishama Jwara) Through an Ayurvedic Lens: A Comprehensive Review. Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy. 2024; ():-.
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Gaytri Dhaker, Sarvesh Kumar Singh, Kshipra Rajoria, Rahul Dandiya. Exploring Malaria Fever (Vishama Jwara) Through an Ayurvedic Lens: A Comprehensive Review. Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy. 2024; ():-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/joayush/article=2024/view=0

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