This document discusses the nature and treatment of Jwara (fever). It begins by stating that Jwara affects the body, senses and mind by diminishing intelligence, strength, complexion and enthusiasm. It should be treated based on its type, stage, causative factors and involved dosha.
It then provides details on the prakriti (nature), pravritti (origin), and prabhava (manifestations) of Jwara. The invariable manifestations are listed as santapa (feeling of heat), aruchi (anorexia), trishna (morbid thirst), angamarda (body ache), and hrid vyatha (pain in cardiac region).