Ascites (Ayurvedic Name – Jalodar)

Ascites Ascites (Ayurvedic Name – Jalodar) — Ascites term refer to the accumulation of free fluid in peritoneal cavity cirrhosis is the common cause for ascites.

According to ayurveda ascites is known as jalodar and vat (air) is the pradhan(main) dosha in ascites in ayurveda it is describes that when vat dosha block the all air source for water in body then water starts accumulating between muscles and skin of abdomen.

Causes

Malignant disease
Cardiac failure
Hepatic cirrhosis
Infection
Pancreatitis

Symptoms

Accumulation of free fluid in abdomen
Abdominal distension
Shifting dullness on percussion and fluid thrill
Eversion of umbilicus

Home remedies

Powder of kutki(picrorhiza)three times a day.
Castor oil with milk.
Punarnava (boeharia diffusa) powder.
In jalodar acharaya sushruta explains surgical procedure to remove the accumulated water.
Orally liquid diet stop patient can use milk instead of water for thirst.