About the diseases associated with Mala pradoshaj vikar.

1. Mala pradoshaj vikar
Dr. Shivani Gupta

2. Concept of Mala
• “Malinikarananam malah” is the definition of Mala which is the one
of the basic component of Sharira.
• These are three major and various minor mala stated in Brihatrayi.
• Purish- Mutra- Sweda are the major and Khamala, twak swed, nakh,
roma are minor mala of the Sharira.
• These mala are considered to be excereted from the body at regular
intervals.
• If retained in the body for longer time it produces many pathological
consequences.

3. Mala Pradoshaj Vikar
• In general the diseases which are associated with vitiation in mala itself are
called mala pradoshaj vikar.
• Mala not only contain the waste products and helps in keeping the body
clean but maintain the strength of the body also.
• For example purish does the Upasthambhan ( providing stability to the
sharir), Vayu-Agni Dharan ( maintenance of stste of Vaat and Agni of the
Sharir).
• Mutra does Basti puran ( filling of bladder) and Vikledan ( removal of
Kleda).
• Sweda maintains the moisture and hydration of the Sharir.
• These functions are also altered in mala pradoshaj vikar.

4. Mala Pradoshaj Vikar
• मलानाश्रित्य क
ु श्रिता भेदशोषप्रदू षणम्|
दोषा मलानाां क
ु र्वन्ति सङ्गोत्सर्ावर्तीर् च||२२|| (Ch.Su.28/22)
• त्वग्दोषााः सङ्गोऽश्रतप्रर्ृश्रिरयथाप्रर्ृश्रिर्ाव मलायतनदोषााःll (Su.Su 24/17)
Acharya Charak and Sushrut stated that obstruction, decrease,
increase, excess excretion, improper excretion, altered consisitency and
skin pathologies are the common Mala Pradoshaj Vikar.

5. Mala Pradoshaj Vikar
• 1. Mala bhed- Increased frequency of defecation/ dry stool/ hard
stool/ delayed defecation are meant for it. Same for other malas.
• 2. Mala shosh- Because of Vata prakop the decreased hydrating
content of mala.
• 3. Mala sang- obstruction in excretion of mala.
• 4. Mala ayatha pravriti- Improper form of mala in consistency, odour,
containing other components like mucus, blood, flatulence.
• 5. Mala atipravriti- excess ecretion of mala.
• 6. Twak vikar- Various skin disorders happen because of Mala
Pradoshaj Vikar.