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We All Have Times When We Do Not Feel Well and Recognize That We are Out of Balance.Sometimes
We Go to the Doctor Only to Be told "There is Nothing Wrong". What is Actually Occurring
is That This Imbalance Has Not Yet Become Recognizable as a Disease. With Ayurveda
We Can Assess the Imbalance in Health.We are Made Up of Body, Senses, Mind and Spirit.
Ayurveda Addresses All These Aspects of a Person and Recognizes That Each of Us
is Unique and Responds Differently to All Aspects of Life. Ayurveda is Considered
to Be the Olderst Healing Science and or iginated in India More Than 5,000 Years
Ago. Ayurveda is a Sanskrit Word Meaning-The Science of Life.Ayurveda is Not a Substitute
For Western Allopathic Medicine But is Complementary to It. Ayurveda is Used in
Conjunction With Western Medicine to Make a Person Stronger and Less Likely to Be
Afflicted With Disease And/Or to Rebuild the Body After Being Treated With Drugs
or Surgery.
Ayurveda Deals Not Only With the Disease But the Diseased Person. It is a Complete
Science of Life and Not Merely a Treatise on Some of the Medicines or Treatment
of the Diseases.
Ayurveda Has Three Principles as Its Basic Premise. They are as Follows:
- To Preserve the Health,
- To Promote the Health of the Healthy Person, and
- To Prevent and Cure the Disease of the Ill Person.
The Indian System of Medicine is Composed of Two Words, Ayu and Veda. Ayu Means
‘Life’ and Veda Means ‘Science.’ the Word Ayu (Life) Encompasses Body (Sarira),
Senses (Indriya), Mind (Satva) and Spirit (Atma).Ayurveda is the Most Ancient Form
of Medicine in the World and the Forerunner of All Other Great Systems of Medicine.
It is a Comprehensive System of Health Care Derived From the Vedas Which is One
of the Most Ancient Repositories of Knowledge.
Ayurveda Places Great Emphasis on Prevention and Encourages Maintaining Health by
a Balance of Body, Mind and Consciousness According to One’s Own Individual Constitution.
It Stresses the Need to Make Lifestyle Changes to Bring About and Keep This Balance.According
to Ayurveda, Each Person Has a Particular Pattern of Energy, Which is His or Her
Constitution. This Constitution is Determined At Conception by a Number of Factors
and is the Same Throughout One’s Life. Many Factors, Both Internal and External,
Can Disturb the Balance and are Reflected as a Change in One’s Constitution From
the Balanced State to An Unbalanced State. Ayurveda Helps to Re-Establish One’s
or iginal Constitution.
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In Ayurvedic Philosophy, Everything in the Universe is Composed of Five Elements
"The Pancha Mahabuthas "
The Five Are:-
Space (Akash)
Air (Vayu)
Fire (Tejas)
Water (Ap/Jala)
Earth (Prithvi)
A block Diagram shows these Five >>>
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These Combine into Three Doshas (Vata, Pitta and Kapha) or Bioenergetic
Forces That Govern Our Health and Physical Constitution. Ayurveda Teaches Us to
Balance These Energies in or der to Achieve Optimum Health and Well-Being in or
der to Preserve Life.
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Structure of Doshas:- |
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Vatta-
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Space (Akash) and Air (Vayu) |
Its Function is Rajasic in Nature. It is the Energy of Movement - Catabolic, Activating
and Dynamic |
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Pitta- |
Fire (Tejas) and Water (Jala) |
Its Function is Satwic in Nature. It is the Energy of Metabolism, Balancing and
Transformative |
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Kapha- |
Water (Jala) and Earth (Prithvi) |
Its Function is Tamasic. It is the Energy of Structure - Anabolic, Conserving and
Stabilizing |
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Among Most Basic Principles is the Theory of Tridosha and Triguna. the Balance of
Vata, Pitta and Kapha Complex Also Known as Tridosha (Three Basic Biological Units)
Assures Maintanance of Physical Health. the Physical Health is Governed by the Balance
of Triguna:-
- Satva
- Rajas and
- Tamas
The Three Psycological Aspects. the Imbalance of Either
Tridosha or Triguna Leads to a Disturbance in the
Normal
Metabolism of the Body Which Leads to Pathological Manifestations of Diseases.Ayurveda
Practises the Theory of Balance. According to Ayurveda,
Health is the State of
Balance
And Disease is the State of
Imbalance
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One Of the Most Important Features of Modern Medicine Differentiating
It From Ayurveda is the Method of Breaking Complex Phenomena into Their Component
Parts and Dealing With Each in isolation. in Diagnosis, It Looks For a Single Cause;
in Therapy, It Searches For the Active Principle. Modern Medicine Thus Developed
a Reductionist Approach, Forgetting to Treat the Patient as a Whole. Ayurveda Lays
More Emphasis on the Promotion of Positive Health and Prevention of Diseases. in
Ayurveda, More Emphasis is Laid Upon the ‘Field’ Than the ‘Seed’. If the Field is
Barren Then the Seed, However Potent It May Be, Will Not Germinate. Similarly, However
Potent the Germ or the Bacteria May Be, They Will Not Be Able to Produce Disease
in the Human Body Unless the Tissues of the Body are Fertile Enough to Accept Them
and Help in Their Growth and Multiplication. Killing These Germs by Administering
Medicine Would Not Solve the Problem Permanently. It May Give instant Relief, and
Perhaps the Body Resistance During This Period Will Be Developed Enough as a Reaction
to the infection by These Germs Which May Result in the Prevention of Their Further
Attacks.We Cannot Live in An Absolutely Germ Free Atmosphere Even Though We Can
Minimize It. the Only Thing That Can Be Done Safely is to Keep the Tissues of the
Body Barren and Unreceptive to wards These Germs. Once the Body is Afflicted, the
Tissues Should Be So Conditioned by Drugs, Diet and Other Regimens That These Germs
or Bacteria Will Find the Atmosphere Hostile to wards Their Survival, Multiplication
and Growth. in Ayurveda All Medicines and Therapies including Preventive Measures
Aim At Conditioning the Tissues.Allopathic Drugs, Which are Employed Specially For
Killing or ganisms, May Produce the Same or a Similar Effect on the Tissue of the
Body. When They are Given in a Dose Sufficient to Kill the invading or ganisms,
They May Simultaneously Kill the Friendly or ganisms in the Body as Well, and May
Impair the
Normal
Functioning of the Tissues. Thus, They Produce Side or to xic Effects While Curing
the Disease.Ayurvedic Medicines, on the Other Hand, While Conditioning the Tissues
of the Body Against the or ganisms, Nourish and Rejuvenate Them. Thus, When the
Disease is Cured, the Individual Gets Many Side Benefits.The Disease Takes Its or
igin From
A Particular
Place
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gan. Therefore, Ayurvedic Treatment Always Aims to Correct the Site of or igin,
the Channels of Circulation Along With the Site of Manifestation of the Disease.Except
For a Few Modern Drugs (Minerals and Vitamins), All Other Medicines are Meant Exclusively
For Treatment of Disease.
Ayurvedic Supplements on the Other Hand are Given to
All Individuals For the Preservation of Health. Ayurvedic Supplements Cure Diseases
and in Healthy Individuals Prevent Disease and Promote Positive Health.Today We
Doctors Have a Responsibilityas Health Professionals to Give Patients the Best;
Therefore, We Need to Be Open Enough to Accept Other Healthcare Systems (Ayurveda,
Chinese, Herbal Remedies, Etc). the Time Has Come, as in Many Other Fields, For
a Symbiosis of the Traditional With the Modern and the Old With the New.
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History of Ayurveda |
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Brahma |
The Creator (God of Creation)
Dakcha(Prajapati) Ashwins
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Indra
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Divodasa Dhanvantari- Developed School of Surgeons(9th- 6th Century BC)/Nimi/Bhardwaja
Sushruta (4 Th-5th Century Bc) Wrote First Standard Textbook of Ayurveda-Sushruta
Samhit
Nagarujuna (Revised Sushruta Samhita) 2nd Century Ad
Atreya Funarvasu - Developed School of Physicians (8th-6th Century BC)
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Harita
Bhela
Agnivesha
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Glass & Glaze Ceramus
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800-900 Bc
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Use of An Alphabet Adopted by Greece- Olympic Games-Mummy Case-
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700 Bc
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Fall of Zhou Dynasty in China (770 Bc)
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500 Bc |
Birth of Buddha(563-483 Bc)- Early Coins- Destruction of Bbabylon's Persian (539
Bc)-Sushrata Samhita |
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300 Bc
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Alexander the Great |
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200 Bc |
Agnivesha Samhita by Charaka |
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Charaka 1stcentury Ad (Revised Agnivesha Samhita/ Wrote Charaka Samhita)
Vagabhata 7th Century Ad (Ashatang Hridaya- Commentary on Charaka & Sushruta
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Paper & Ink- Dead Sea Scrolls
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200 Ad |
Nagarjuna (Revision of Sushruta Samhita)- Galen- Imperial Roman Rule
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400 Ad
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Ayurvedic Text Transalated into Chinese- Gupta Dynasty- Sack of Rome (410 Ad)
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700 Ad |
Vagabhata (Ashtangasangraha & Ashtangahridya) -Chalukya Dynasty
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Ayurvedic Term |
Explaination |
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1.Abbyanga
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Daily Oil Massage to Increase Circulation, Decrease Dryness and Reduce Vata Aggravation. |
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2.Abbyantar
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Snebana Internal Oleation. Part of Purvakarma (The Preparatory Procedures
of Panchakarma), It is Specifically Designed to Liquefy and Dislodge Ama From the
Dhatus.
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3.Abortifacient
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An Agent That Causes Abortion.
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4.Abscess
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A Swollen Area Accumulating Pus Within a Body Tissue
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5.Acne |
An Inflammatory Follicular, Papular and Pustluar Eruption Involving the Sebaceous
Aooaratus
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6.Adhmana
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Flatulent.
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7.Agni
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The Element and Universal or ganizing Principle of Conversion, Light and Heat.
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Chronobiology |
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Evolution of Disease |
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Local Accumulatiom of Dosha (Exciting Factors/ Causes & Potential Host Factors)
Reversible(Chaya)
Irrversible (Prakopa)
Dissemination of Dosha (Prasara) Spread to Other Sites
Prodromal Phase (Poorvroopa) Vague Symptoms
Irreversible Localization of Doshas (Sthanasanshraya)
Manifestation (Roopa) of Disease Clinical Presentation/ Features of Disease (Vyakti)
Differentiation Symptoms Subside or Become Chronic (Bheda)
Complications of Disease (Upadrava)
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Causation of Disease (Allopathic- Western) |
- Genetic
- Lack of Essential Nutrients
- Stress -Traumatic,Infectious,Vascular,Tomor Growth
- External Environment
- Development of Disease
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Vata Properties |
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Type
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Diseases
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Organs
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Functions
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Prana Vayu
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Intestinal Gas
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Head
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Enthusiasm
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Udana Vayu
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Lower Backache
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Chest
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Salivation
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Samana Vayu
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Arthritis
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Throat
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Eructation(Gas)Hiccoughs
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Vyana Vayu
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Sciatica
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Mouth
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Sneezing
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Apana Vayu
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Paralysis
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Nose
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Respiration
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Umbilicus
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Swallowing(Dysphagia)
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Blood Circulation
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Chest Throat
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Vitality
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Regulate Heart Beats
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Testes
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Skin Complexion
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Eye Movements
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Urinary Bladder
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Speech(Phonation)
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Movements of Limbs
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Regulates Secretion of Gastric Juices
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Elimination of Semen, Urine, Feces |
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Helps in Digestive Process
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Thigh
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Delivery of Fetus
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Stroke
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Groin
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Neuralgia
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Neuropathy
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Large Intestine Diseases
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Pitta Properties |
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Types
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Organs
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Pachak Pitta
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Gall BladderDisease
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Stomach
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Function of Liver
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RanjakaPitta
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Biliary
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Small Intestine
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Function of Spleen
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Bhrajaka Pitta
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Liver
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Liver,Spleen
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Converts Plasma to Blood
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Aalochaka Pitta
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Hyperacidity
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Skin
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Hair,Skin Pigmentations
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Sadhaka Pitta
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Peptic Ulcer
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Eyes,
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Vision
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Retina
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Color Discrimination
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Heart
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Responsible For Intelligence
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Gastritis
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Responsible For
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InflammatoryDiseases
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Co-Ordinates Function of Mind and Body
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Skin Disorder, Rashes, Hives
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Small Intestine Diseases
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Kapha Properties |
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Kledaka Kapha
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Stomach Diseases
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Stomach
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Prostaglandin Production
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Avalambaka Kapha
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Tonsillitis
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Chest
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Perceive Tste
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Bodhaka Kapha
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Sinusitis
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Tongue
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Digestive Juices
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Tarpaka Kpha
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Head/Brian
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Head and sinusCavities
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Nose,Mouth, Eyes Protected.
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ShleshakaKapha
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Bronchitis
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Joints
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JointFluids/Synovial Fluids
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Lung Congestion
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Nutrition to Mental Faculties
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Pneumonia
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CerebrospinalFluid |
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Elements |
The proportion of Elements or Panch Mahabhuta in the Human Body gives rise to the
TRIDOSHAS: VATA, PITTA AND KAPHA. the Entire Biological Process of the living organism
is governed by THE TRIDOSHAS.
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Constitution(Dosha)
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Nature of Dosh
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Seasons Increasing Dosha |
Foods Increasing Doshas
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1.Vata (Space & Air) -
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1.Dynamic (Rajasic) |
1.Cold, Cloudy & Windy Days,Winter & Rainy Season |
1.Pungent (Katu),Bitter (Tikta), Astringent (Kasaya),Dry (Rooksha), Cold (Shita),Dried
Leafy Vegetables, Fasting, Irregular Meals |
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2.Pitta (Fire & Water)- |
2.Balance &Transfoprmation(Satvic)
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2.Summer & Autumn |
2.Pungent Katu), Sour (Amla), Salty (Lavan), Sharp (Tikshna), Hot (Ushna), Light
(Laghu) Sesame Oil, Green Leafy Vegetables,
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3.Kapha (Water & Earth- |
3.Stable & Conservation(Tamasic)
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3.Early Winter & Early Spring
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3.Heavy (Guru), Sour (Amla), Salty (Lavan), Slimy(Pichla), Curd, Milk, Butter, Cold
Foods Drinks 3.Heavy (Guru), Sour (Amla), Salty (Lavan), Slimy(Pichla), Curd, Milk,
Butter, Cold Foods Drinks
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Other Dosha Increasing Factors
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Energy
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1.Excessive Exercises, Sky Diving, Scuba Diving, Excessive Jogging,
Keeping Late Hours, Excessive Lifting |
1.Kinetic & Catabolic
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1.Colon |
1.Abdomen- Splenomegaly, Abdominal Tumors/ Groin & Scrotum- Hernia, Hydrocele,
Hematocele/ Constipation
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2.Anger , Fear, Grief, Excessive Sun Exposure |
2.Movement |
2.Stomach & Small Intestine |
2.Skin- Rashes, Acne/ Blood- Leukemias
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3.Day Time Sleep, Excessive Sleep, Sedentary Nature, Excessive Eating
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3.Metabolic - Heat
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3.Lungs & Stomach
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Vata Quality
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Pitta Quality
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Kapha Quality
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Taste
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Sweet (Madhura)
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1.Hot
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1.Sweet (Earth & Water =Kapha)
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2.Light
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2.Oily
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2.Heavy
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2.Sour (Earth & Fire)
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3.Dry
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3.Sharp
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3.Dense
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3.Salty
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2.Decrease Pitta
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4.Rough
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4.Light
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4.Stable (Static)
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4.Pungent (Air & Fire)
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5.Hard
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5.Mobile
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5.Slimy (Slippery)
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5.Bitter (Air & Space)
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3.Increases Kapha
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Sour (Amla)
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Salty (Lavan)
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Pungent (Katu)
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Bitter (Tikta)
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Astringent (Kasaya)
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1.Decreases Vata
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1.Increases Vata
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1.Increases Vata
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1.Increases Vata
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2.Increases Pitta
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2.Increases Pitta
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2.Increases Pitta
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2.Decreases Pitta
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2.Decreases Pitta
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3.Increases Kapha
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3.Increases Kapha
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3.Decreases Kapha
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3.Decreases Kapha
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3.Decreases Kapha
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Heavy (Guru)
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Light (Laghu)
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Dull (Manda)
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Sharp (Tikshna)
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Cold (Shita)
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1.Increases Vata
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1.Decreases Vata
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1.Increases Vata
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2.Decreases Pitta
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2.Increases Pitta
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2.Decreases Pitta
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2.Increases Pitta
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2.Decreases Pitta
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3.Decreases Kapha
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3.Increases Kapha
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3.Decreases Kapha
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3.Increases Kapha
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Hot (Ushna)
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Oily- Unctuous (Snigdha)
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Dry- Ununctuous
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Smooth
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1.Decreases Vata
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1.Increases Vata
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2.Increases Pitta
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2.Increases Pitta
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2.Decreases Pitta
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2.Increases Pitta
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3.Decreases Kapha
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3.Increases Kapha
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3.Decreases Kapha
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3.Increases Kapha
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DIFFERENCE IN TASTE(Rasa) & DIGESTIVE STATE(Vipak):
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TASTE(Rasa)PROPERTIES
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DIGESTIVE STATE(Vipak) PROPERTIES
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1.Taste Sensation
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1.State of Metabolic Transformation
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2.Immediate Response
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2.Delayed Response
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3.Effect localized and extended to the level of digestion
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3.Systematic Effect after Metabolism
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4.Immediate Psychological Response
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4.Delayed Response of Well Being or Otherwise
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5.Perceivable (direct taste on tongue)
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5.Inferable from Action
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Effect of Panch Mahabhuta |
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The Effect of PANCH MAHABHUTA in the Body Due to Imbalance of TRIDOSHAS:
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Body Humors &Tissues
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Earth(Prithvi)
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Water (JalaApa)
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Fire (Tejas)
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Air (Vayu)
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Space (Akasha)
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1.Catabolic(Vata) |
1.Increase |
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1.Marked Increase |
1.Increase |
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2.Metabolic (Pitta) |
2.Marked Increase |
1.Increase |
1.Marked Increase |
2.Marked Increase |
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3.Anabolic (Kapha) |
3.Increase |
2.Marked Increase
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4.Body Fluids- Plasma (Rasa)
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4.Marked Increase
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3.Increase
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5.Blood (Rakta)
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4.Marked Increase
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Increase
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6.Muscle Tissue (Mamsa |
5.Increase
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7.Adipose - Fat- Tissue (Meda)
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6.Increase
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8.Bone (Asthi)
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9.Nervous Tissue & Bonr Marrow (Majja) |
7.Increase
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10.Reproductive-Generative (Shukra)
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8.Increase
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Relationship between panchmahabhuta,tridosha,rasa and gunas |
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Glossary |
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Ayurvedic Term |
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Abbyanga
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Daily Oil Massage to Increase Circulation, Decrease Dryness and Reduce Vata Aggravation.
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