A History of Indian Medical Literature v1.c13.167

v1.c13.167

Arocaka (anorexia) is of several types.751 The symptoms of this disease when caused by vāta, pitta and kapha, are described. Loss of appetite is the only symptom of the psychogenic varieties, brought about by grief, anxiety, greed, anger, disgusting smells, and foods which are disgusting to look at (26.124–126).752