Significance of Vriddhiroga
Vriddhi-Rogas, as described in the Purana, refers to diseases characterized by body swelling which can be categorized by the underlying vitiated elements. This classification encompasses seven types of conditions that involve swelling and may affect various bodily components such as blood, fat, urine, or the colon. Each type reflects a different manifestation of the vitiated elements contributing to these swellings, highlighting the complexity of such ailments.
Synonyms: Disease, Ailment, Illness, Disorder, Sickness, Condition
In Dutch: Vriddhiroga; In Finnish: Vriddhiroga
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Hindu concept of 'Vriddhiroga'
Vriddhi-Rogas in Hinduism denotes conditions marked by swelling, categorized into seven types. These diseases arise from imbalances in bodily elements, affecting blood, fat, urine, or the colon, reflecting a deeper connection to health and balance.
From: Garuda Purana
(1) A disease characterized by swelling in the body that can be divided into different types based on the underlying vitiated elements.[1] (2) A classification of conditions involving swelling that may affect blood, fat, urine, or the colon, with seven types overall.[2]