Significance of Shopha
Shopha is a term significant in both Ayurveda and scientific discourse, primarily referring to swelling or edema resulting from inflammatory responses. In Ayurveda, it denotes various types of swelling, including inflammatory swellings in the nasal area and joints, often linked to the imbalance of Doshas. Scientifically, Shopha also describes swelling due to fluid accumulation in conditions like Sandhigata Vata, Visarpa, or even snake bites. Overall, it encompasses a broad spectrum of inflammatory symptoms across different medical contexts.
In Finnish: Shopha; In Spanish: Shopha; In Dutch: Winkel
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Hindu concept of 'Shopha'
In Hinduism, Shopha is interpreted as swellings in the nasal area caused by imbalanced Doshas and represents inflammatory swellings or boils associated with specific medical symptoms. It highlights the connection between physical conditions and Ayurvedic principles.
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 4: Cikitsasthana
(1) Refers to inflammatory swelling or boil, relating to the symptoms presented in a medical condition.[1]
From: Sushruta Samhita, Volume 6: Uttara-tantra
(1) Swellings that occur in the nasal area due to the action of deranged Doshas.[2]