Tridosha Concept
Tridosha refers to the three doshas governing our physiological and physico-chemical activities. The three doshas are Vayu, Pitta and Kapha. They can be roughly translated as air, bile and phlegm. These doshas spread through the entire physique. When the doshas function normally, the body gets sustenance. And, the moment there is a flaw in the [...]
The Srotas
THE SROTAS (CIRCULATION CHANNELS) The human body possess two main circulation channels (Srotas) although Ayurveda recognises 11 other such channels. Through one the digested forms of the consumed items are circulated from the gastro-intestinal tract to the cells and the tissues. This nourishes the body. This highway also carries the right proportions of the doshas [...]
The Malas
THE MALAS (THE PURGATION MEANS) In Ayurveda, there are three important purgation means. These are sweat, urine and stool. It is through these means that the toxic and waste materials produced within the body are brought out of the physical system. It is of utmost importance that the functioning processes of the organs possessing the [...]
Shodhana purification
IMPORTANCE OF PURIFICATION (SHODHANA) Ayurveda stresses on the need for purification of certain Ayurvedic toxic medications prior to preparing them. This purification process is termed ‘Shodhana‘ in Ayurvedic terminology. Purification is necessary to tender chemical and physical purity to the drug. In the process, the Ayurvedic drug becomes therapeutically more effective and also less toxic. [...]
Sapta Dhatus “The Tissue Elements”
THE SAPTA DHATUS (THE TISSUE ELEMENTS) A body tissue is known in Ayurveda as the Dhatu. The meaning of the term Sapta is seven. A tissue, in simple terms, is a bonding cord. It ties together the body parts and also the different parts with one another to constitute a comprehensive whole. There are seven [...]
Pleurisy an inflammation of the pleura, the lining of the pleural cavity surrounding the lungs
Pleurisy refers to that condition when the covering membrane over the lungs gets inflamed. The membrane is known as pleura. The nomenclature of this dysfunction is derived from the membrane which is affected during this ailment. PLEURISY CLASSIFICATION Generally, pleurisy is classified into three categories. The classification is based on the effects that emanate as [...]
Hiccups Dietary Regimen, Treatment, Symptoms & Causes
The typical natures of hiccups are acute spasmodic sounds in the throat. They are produced by the sudden spasms of the diaphragm and the glottis. AYURVEDIC INTERPRETATION Hiccups are known as Bikka roga in Ayurvedic terminology. Varied symptoms are involved consequent upon the Doshas involved in causing the ailment. DIETARY REGIMEN The patient should be [...]
Haemoptysis or Hemoptysis A Lung Cancer Or Tuberculosis Treatment & Dietary Regimen
Haemoptysis is common among patients suffering from lung cancer and/or tuberculosis (TB). Haemoptysis refers to that typical syndrome when a person spits blood while coughing. Sometimes, mucus accompanies the blood. AYURVEDIC INTERPRETATION Haemoptysis is included in the group of ailments commonly termed as Urdhvaga Rakta pitta according to Ayurvedic principles. DIETARY REGIMEN The patient should [...]
Bronchitis “inflammation of mucous membranes bronchi in lungs” causes symptoms & treatment
Bronchitis results in the inflammation of the bronchi in the lungs. Such inflammation can be caused by different types of bacteria or germs. As a result, the patient coughs out phlegm which is a mucous-purulent substance. BRONCHITIS TYPES Depending on the nature of the phlegm, Bronchitis can be of many types. On the other hand, [...]
Bronchial Asthma Causes, Symptoms, Dietary Regimen & Treatment
Bronchial Asthma is one of the most common types of asthma. Bronchial Asthma originates in the various parts of the gastro-intestinal tract including the tummy. Bronchial asthma also involves the lungs and the heart. SYMPTOMS OF BRONCHIAL ASTHMA The common symptoms of Bronchial Asthma are indigestion, diarrhoea or even constipation. It has been commonly observed [...]
