Thirst is a normal feeling everyone has but when it is uncontrollable then it is a disease. In Ayurveda, it is called trishna roga. when there is a demand for water in the body, the person feels thirsty.When the desire for water is excessive then we have to treat it. Depending upon doshas involved and the pathogenesis of this disease, it is seven types. In vatika type, the patient feels pain and giddiness in addition to thirst.In paittika type, there is a feeling of burning sensation.In kaphaja type, coconut issaline taste appears in the mouth.
Ayurveda treatment for thirst
The water coconut is an effective remedy for thirst. It can be given to the patient in any quantity he desires. A piece of brisk should be heated and immersed in a vessel containing water.This water filtration can be given to the patient. This helps to relieve thirst. The juice of rise tamarind should be made in to syrup by adding sugar, and then boiling it. This should be given to the patient in a dose of 30 ml,four times a day. Green mango should be burnt over the fire and when the outer cover becomes charred, it should be removed from the fire and cooled.The inner pulp of this fruit should then be made into a drink by adding Gur and water.This drink is very effective in relieving thirst.It is also very useful in curing heat stroke.A gruel prepared of parched rice, juice of moong dal, the flower of banana, pomegranate, amalaki and kushmanda are useful in this problem. Hot and spicy things should be avoided.The patient should not be exposed to heat and sun. He should be given total rest.
