Question

“Angamarda” is a symptom of which Dhatu/Upadhatu Vriddhi?

• A. Rasa Vriddhi
• B. Rakta Vriddhi
• C. Artava Vriddhi
• D. Shukra Vriddhi

Hint:

"Angamarda" + "Excessive Flow" = Artava Vriddhi. Remember that Artava is the Upadhatu of Rasa, so its symptoms often overlap with general systemic malaise.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept:

• Dhatu Vriddhi and Upadhatu Vriddhi represent the clinical signs and symptoms that occur when body tissues or secondary tissues increase beyond their normal physiological limits.

• Artava (menstrual fluid) is considered an Upadhatu (secondary tissue) of Rasa Dhatu.
Step 1: Identifying the specific symptoms of Artava Vriddhi
According to Ashtanga Hridaya (Sutra Sthana Chapter 11), the clinical features of Artava Vriddhi (excessive increase in menstrual fluid) include:

• Angamarda (Generalized body ache/malaise)

• Atipravritti (Excessive menstrual flow/Menorrhagia)

• Daurgandhya (Foul smell)

Step 2: Defining Angamarda
Angamarda is described as a sensation of "crushing pain" or "breaking pain" throughout the body.
In the context of Artava Vriddhi, it reflects the systemic impact of the excessive tissue increase and the associated Vata disturbance caused by the heavy flow.

Step 3: Differentiating from other tissue increases

• Rasa Vriddhi: Leads to Hridaya-utkleda (nausea) and Praseka (excessive salivation).

• Rakta Vriddhi: Leads to Raktanga-akshita (redness of body/eyes) and skin disorders.

• Shukra Vriddhi: Leads to Atiharsha (excessive libido) and Shukra Ashmari (seminal calculi).