Trupthi is a kaphaja vikara where in patient feels early fullness of stomach. It is commonly seen in chronically ill patients and one who is on heavy medications. Such patients (chronically ill patients) who are suffering from early satiety will have poor respond to chemotherapy agents and increases the toxicity from the medicines which further decreases their survival time. By the usage of Trupthigna dravyas along with the other medications from initial stage of treatment helps not only curage

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... but also helps in the prevention of complications arising in chronically ill patients like Trupthi, arochaka, weight loss etc. Here is an attempt to discuss the mode of action of Trupthigna dravyas and its role in the improving the quality of life in chronically ill patients.