Review of Jivhagat Vyadhi from Various Samhita

Abstract

The tongue is a vital organ in the mouth, which operatess food for mastication and is used in the act of swallowing. In ayurveda, Tongue examination is mentioned as Jivha parikshan. As tongue acts as mirror of digestive system as well as other diseases, it is important to do detail study about tongue examination. In Yogratnakara, importance of tongue examination with its classification as per dominance of dosha i.e, Vataj, Pittaj, Kaphaj and sannipataj has been explained. Jivha parikshan is included in ashtavidha parikshan because of its utility in diagnosis of disease. In classical texts, acharyas have documented various Jivhagat rogas like jivhakantak, alas, Upjivhika and so on. But these details are present in scattered and insufficient form. So, attempt has been made to highlight the jivhagat rogas with their clinical findings from ayurvedic aspect making it easier to understand diagnosis of disease with holistic approach.