Ayurveda takes into account the following six elements while christening any of its drugs. They are: 1.PLANT SEGMENT USED: One of the nomenclature rules is to name the medicine after the name of the plant part or segment that is utilized for preparation of the particular drug. Take for instance… Read more »
Ayurveda drugs are manufactured from different naturally available raw materials. They can be classified into three categories, viz., material, animal and vegetable. For convenience sake, the Ayurveda medications can be divided into the following five classifications: ‘Hereditary & Patented’; ‘Extraordinary’; ‘Effective but Toxic’; ‘Non-Toxic’; and ‘Technically Verified’. Hereditary & Patented… Read more »
AGNI STATES, SYMPTOMS & FUCNTIONS Agni State Probable Symptoms Functions 1. amagni Aids Digestion When Samagni functions normally, the state is known as Jathagragni It guarantees digestion; also ensures that the Tridoshas are functioning normally. 2. andagni Digestive malfunctioning; Udara Gaurava (abdomen heaviness); Shiro Gaurava (heaviness in the head); Gatra… Read more »
Details of Doshas Functions Doshas Location Function(s) Ailments when Doshas don’t function (A)KAPHA 1. Shleshaka Joints Joint lubrication Joint pains & malfunctioning of joints; 2. Tarpaka Heart Nourishment of sense organs Malfunctioning of sense organs & Memory loss; 3. Bodhaka Tongue Taste perception Loss of taste sense; 4. Avalambaka Heart… Read more »
Characteristics of the agni states Agni Details 1. Agni or the digestive and metabolism powers are not fully developed in a child. 2. As one advances in age, one gains more Agni power. As a result, a mature person enjoys better metabolism and digestion. This, in turn, helps in physical… Read more »
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