Kaphaja jvara (fever) is described in the Samhita in Utt. 39, 13, 90-96. This type of jvara is caused due to aggravation of kapha dosa.
In addition to general symptoms of jvara (fever), this type is characterised by heavy feeling in limbs, shivering, nausea, glossiness of eyes, gooseflesh, excessive sleep, sweet taste in mouth, low temperature and indigestion.
In addition to general treatments for jvara (fever), kaphaja jvara is treated by drugs given for mild emesis alongwith use of special febrifuge mixtures described in Samhita (Utt. 39, 90-94).
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