A History of Indian Medical Literature v1.c25.641

v1.c25.641

The general pathophysiology and characteristics of irregular fevers (viṣamajvara) are discussed, illustrated by comparisons; 58 their main characteristics are that they bring about a general sense of glowing heat at distinct periods (vicchinnasaṃtāpa), and that they are irregular as to their beginning, action and time of appearance (2.69–76). 59 A.s.Ni.2.77–78 = A.h.Ni.2.65cd–67ab.