Dhanustambha (bow-like spasm)

A vata disease in which vata, joined with kapha and spread through all the vessels, bends the body like a bow.

Names and synonyms

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The editor names the bow-like bending dhanustambha.
Chapter 8 · p. 109 · v. 16Editorial noteTraditional description

Vata spread through all the vessels and aggravated with kapha is said to bend the whole body into the shape of a staff or a bow.
Chapter 8 · p. 108 · v. 16Hindi commentaryTraditional description

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Named 2 times on 2 pages. These are automatic name matches, so a few may refer to something else with the same name.

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