Exam eligibility
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Syllabus – subtopics
NCISM lists this as a single topic without separate subtopics. Study it through the learning objectives below.
Learning objectives
At the end of this topic the student should be able to… (NCISM Table 3)
- Define Shwasa
- Describe hetu and samanya samprapti of Shwasa
- Enlist bheda of Shwasa
- Describe purvaroopa, and sadhya asadhyata of Shwasa
- Describe vishishta lakshana of Tamaka shwasa with its avastha bheda
- Describe dosha predominance in Shwasa
- Identify cardinal features of Pancha shwasa and correlate with the current science
- Differentiate Pancha shwasa
Notes
Detailed notes for Shwasa are being prepared. Meanwhile, revise the syllabus points above and practise the MCQs below.
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Q1. Number of types of Shwasa described by Charaka is
- A. 3
- B. 5
- C. 7
- D. 8
Answer: B — Maha, Urdhva, Chhinna, Tamaka and Kshudra Shwasa.