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Introduction:

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:

  1.  To Preserve the Health,
  2.  To Promote the Health of the Healthy Person, and
  3.  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.

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 >>>

  • 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.
    Structure of Doshas:-
    Vatta- Space (Akash) and Air (Vayu) Its Function is Rajasic in Nature. It is the Energy of Movement - Catabolic, Activating and Dynamic
    Pitta- Fire (Tejas) and Water (Jala) Its Function is Satwic in Nature. It is the Energy of Metabolism, Balancing and Transformative
    Kapha- Water (Jala) and Earth (Prithvi) Its Function is Tamasic. It is the Energy of Structure - Anabolic, Conserving and Stabilizing
    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:-

    1. Satva
    2. Rajas and
    3. 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 .

    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 . It Moves Through a Particular Channel and Then is Manifested in a Particular or 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.

     

    History of Ayurveda 
    Brahma The Creator (God of Creation)
    Dakcha(Prajapati) Ashwins
    Indra
    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)

    Harita
    Bhela
    Agnivesha
    1500 Bc Glass & Glaze Ceramus
    800-900 Bc Use of An Alphabet Adopted by Greece- Olympic Games-Mummy Case-
    700 Bc Fall of Zhou Dynasty in China (770 Bc)
    500 Bc Birth of Buddha(563-483 Bc)- Early Coins- Destruction of Bbabylon's Persian (539 Bc)-Sushrata Samhita
    300 Bc Alexander the Great
    200 Bc Agnivesha Samhita by Charaka
    Charaka 1stcentury Ad (Revised Agnivesha Samhita/ Wrote Charaka Samhita)
    Vagabhata 7th Century Ad (Ashatang Hridaya- Commentary on Charaka & Sushruta
    100 Ad Paper & Ink- Dead Sea Scrolls
    200 Ad Nagarjuna (Revision of Sushruta Samhita)- Galen- Imperial Roman Rule
    400 Ad Ayurvedic Text Transalated into Chinese- Gupta Dynasty- Sack of Rome (410 Ad)
    700 Ad Vagabhata (Ashtangasangraha & Ashtangahridya) -Chalukya Dynasty

    Ayurvedic Term Explaination
    1.Abbyanga Daily Oil Massage to Increase Circulation, Decrease Dryness and Reduce Vata Aggravation.
    2.Abbyantar  Snebana Internal Oleation. Part of Purvakarma (The Preparatory Procedures of Panchakarma), It is Specifically Designed to Liquefy and Dislodge Ama From the Dhatus.
    3.Abortifacient An Agent That Causes Abortion.
    4.Abscess A Swollen Area Accumulating Pus Within a Body Tissue
    5.Acne An Inflammatory Follicular, Papular and Pustluar Eruption Involving the Sebaceous Aooaratus
    6.Adhmana Flatulent.
    7.Agni The Element and Universal or ganizing Principle of Conversion, Light and Heat.

    Chronobiology
    Evolution of Disease
  • 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)

     

  • Causation of Disease (Allopathic- Western)
    • Genetic
    • Lack of Essential Nutrients
    • Stress -Traumatic,Infectious,Vascular,Tomor Growth
    • External Environment
    • Development of Disease
    Vata Properties
    Type Diseases Organs Functions
    Prana Vayu Intestinal Gas Head Enthusiasm
    Udana Vayu Lower Backache Chest Salivation
    Samana Vayu Arthritis Throat Eructation(Gas)Hiccoughs
    Vyana Vayu Sciatica Mouth Sneezing
    Apana Vayu Paralysis Nose Respiration
    Umbilicus Swallowing(Dysphagia) Blood Circulation
    Chest Throat Vitality Regulate Heart Beats
    Testes Skin Complexion Eye Movements
    Urinary Bladder Speech(Phonation) Movements of Limbs
    Regulates Secretion of Gastric Juices  Elimination of Semen, Urine, Feces
    Helps in Digestive Process Thigh Delivery of Fetus
    Stroke Groin
    Neuralgia
    Neuropathy
    Large Intestine Diseases
    Pitta Properties
    Types Diseases Organs Functions
    Pachak Pitta Gall BladderDisease Stomach Function of Liver
    RanjakaPitta Biliary Small Intestine Function of Spleen
    Bhrajaka Pitta Liver Liver,Spleen Converts Plasma to Blood
    Aalochaka Pitta Hyperacidity Skin Hair,Skin Pigmentations
    Sadhaka Pitta Peptic Ulcer Eyes, Vision
    Retina Color Discrimination
    Heart Responsible For Intelligence
    Gastritis Responsible For
    InflammatoryDiseases Co-Ordinates Function of Mind and Body
    Skin Disorder, Rashes, Hives
    Small Intestine Diseases
    Kapha Properties
    Type Diseases Organs Functions
    Kledaka Kapha Stomach Diseases Stomach  Prostaglandin Production
    Avalambaka Kapha Tonsillitis Chest Perceive Tste
    Bodhaka Kapha Sinusitis Tongue Digestive Juices
    Tarpaka Kpha Head/Brian Head and sinusCavities Nose,Mouth, Eyes Protected.
    ShleshakaKapha Bronchitis Joints JointFluids/Synovial Fluids
    Lung Congestion Nutrition to Mental Faculties
    Pneumonia CerebrospinalFluid
    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.

    Constitution(Dosha)

    Nature of Dosh

    Seasons Increasing Dosha

    Foods Increasing Doshas

    1.Vata (Space &   Air) -

    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
    2.Pitta (Fire & Water)- 2.Balance &Transfoprmation(Satvic)
     
    2.Summer & Autumn 2.Pungent Katu), Sour (Amla), Salty (Lavan), Sharp (Tikshna), Hot (Ushna), Light (Laghu)  Sesame Oil, Green Leafy Vegetables, Curd, Whey, Fasting
    3.Kapha (Water & Earth- 3.Stable & Conservation(Tamasic) 3.Early Winter & Early Spring 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

    Other Dosha Increasing Factors

    Energy

    Seat of Action

    Usual Place of Localization
    1.Excessive Exercises, Sky Diving,    Scuba Diving, Excessive Jogging, Keeping Late Hours, Excessive Lifting 1.Kinetic & Catabolic
    1.Colon 1.Abdomen- Splenomegaly, Abdominal Tumors/ Groin & Scrotum- Hernia, Hydrocele, Hematocele/ Constipation
    2.Anger , Fear, Grief, Excessive Sun Exposure 2.Movement 2.Stomach & Small Intestine 2.Skin- Rashes, Acne/ Blood- Leukemias
    3.Day Time Sleep, Excessive Sleep, Sedentary Nature, Excessive Eating 3.Metabolic - Heat
    3.Lungs & Stomach
    Properties of Elements
    The TRIDOSHAS Have Certain Properties as Described Here.
    Vata Quality
    (Guna)
    Pitta Quality
    (Guna)
    Kapha Quality
    (Guna)
    Taste Sweet (Madhura)
    1.Cold 1.Hot 1.Cold 1.Sweet (Earth & Water =Kapha) 1.Decreases Vata
    2.Light 2.Oily 2.Heavy 2.Sour (Earth & Fire)
    3.Dry 3.Sharp
    (Penetrating)
    3.Dense 3.Salty
    (Water & Fire)
    2.Decrease Pitta
    4.Rough 4.Light 4.Stable (Static) 4.Pungent (Air & Fire)
    5.Hard 5.Mobile 5.Slimy (Slippery) 5.Bitter (Air & Space) 3.Increases Kapha
    Sour (Amla) Salty (Lavan) Pungent (Katu) Bitter (Tikta) Astringent (Kasaya)
    1.Decreases Vata 1.Decreases Vata 1.Increases Vata 1.Increases Vata 1.Increases Vata
    2.Increases Pitta 2.Increases Pitta 2.Increases Pitta 2.Decreases Pitta 2.Decreases Pitta
             
    3.Increases Kapha 3.Increases Kapha 3.Decreases Kapha 3.Decreases Kapha 3.Decreases Kapha
    Heavy (Guru) Light (Laghu) Dull (Manda) Sharp (Tikshna) Cold (Shita)
    1.Decreases Vata 1.Increases Vata 1.Decreases Vata 1.Increases Vata 1.Increases Vata
    2.Decreases Pitta 2.Increases Pitta 2.Decreases Pitta 2.Increases Pitta 2.Decreases Pitta
             
    3.Increases Kapha 3.Decreases Kapha 3.Increases Kapha 3.Decreases Kapha 3.Increases Kapha
    Hot (Ushna)  Oily- Unctuous (Snigdha) Dry- Ununctuous
    (Rooksha)
    Smooth
    (Slakashna)
     
    1.Decreases Vata 1.Decreases Vata 1.Increases Vata 1.Decreases Vata
    2.Increases Pitta 2.Increases Pitta 2.Decreases Pitta 2.Increases Pitta
           
    3.Decreases Kapha 3.Increases Kapha 3.Decreases Kapha 3.Increases Kapha
    Senses
    DIFFERENCE IN TASTE(Rasa) & DIGESTIVE STATE(Vipak):
    TASTE(Rasa)PROPERTIES DIGESTIVE STATE(Vipak) PROPERTIES
    1.Taste Sensation 1.State of Metabolic Transformation
    2.Immediate Response 2.Delayed Response
    3.Effect localized and extended to the level of digestion 3.Systematic Effect after Metabolism
    4.Immediate Psychological Response 4.Delayed Response of Well Being or Otherwise
    5.Perceivable (direct taste on tongue) 5.Inferable from Action
    Effect of Panch Mahabhuta
    The Effect of PANCH MAHABHUTA in the Body Due to Imbalance of TRIDOSHAS:
    Body Humors &Tissues Earth(Prithvi) Water (JalaApa) Fire (Tejas) Air (Vayu) Space (Akasha)
    1.Catabolic(Vata) 1.Increase   1.Marked Increase 1.Increase
    2.Metabolic (Pitta) 2.Marked Increase 1.Increase 1.Marked Increase 2.Marked Increase
    3.Anabolic (Kapha) 3.Increase 2.Marked Increase
    4.Body Fluids- Plasma (Rasa) 4.Marked Increase 3.Increase
    5.Blood (Rakta) 4.Marked Increase Increase
    6.Muscle Tissue (Mamsa 5.Increase
    7.Adipose - Fat- Tissue (Meda) 6.Increase
    8.Bone (Asthi)
    9.Nervous Tissue & Bonr Marrow (Majja) 7.Increase
    10.Reproductive-Generative (Shukra) 8.Increase
    Relationship between panchmahabhuta,tridosha,rasa and gunas
    Glossary
    Ayurvedic Term Explaination
    Abbyanga Daily Oil Massage to Increase Circulation, Decrease Dryness and Reduce Vata Aggravation.