Significance of Other diseases
In Rasashastra, "Other diseases" encompasses a range of health conditions primarily linked to excess mucus or phlegm, which the medicinal pills seek to treat. It includes additional health issues beyond the specified ones that may benefit from the treatment, as well as various illnesses that can potentially be alleviated by the Baluka tuber. This term serves as a broad descriptor for a variety of illnesses that the medicinal approach aims to address.
Synonyms: Various disorders
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Hindu concept of 'Other diseases'
In Hinduism, "Other diseases" encompasses various illnesses potentially treatable with the Baluka tuber, addressing additional health conditions and specifically targeting issues related to excess mucus or phlegm, among unlisted ailments.
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry
(1) A broad category of ailments that may also be cured by the medicine if taken with suitable accompaniments.[1] (2) Refers to the multiple ailments, including grahani, colic, diarrhoea, jaundice, and others, that the parpati is claimed to cure.[2] (3) Refers to various additional health conditions, particularly those stemming from excess mucus or phlegm, that the medicinal pills aim to address.[3] (4) Refers to various other health conditions that the medicine claims to alleviate.[4] (5) Refers to additional health issues, apart from those specifically listed, that might also respond to the treatment.[5]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances
(1) A general term referring to various illnesses that can also be treated by the Baluka tuber.[6]