VAYA
(Ref: Charaka Samhita) Vaya denotes the examination of Age. It is divided into three types- Bala, Madhyama and Jeerna. Age groupAge in YearsPredominant DoshaBalaUpto 30 KaphaMadhyama30-60PittaJeernaAbove 60Vata The examination of Vaya…
VYAYAMA SHAKTI
(Ref: Charaka Samhita) Vyayama Shakti is considered as the optimal capacity to do exercise. It is an important component to assess the strength of an individual. Exercising up to one’s…
AHARA SHAKTI
(Ref: Charaka Samhita) Ahara Shakti is examined in 2 ways: Abhyavaharana Shakti - It represents the capacity or the quantity of food intake in relation to the appetite.Jarana Shakti -…
SATTVA
(Ref: Charaka Samhita) Sattva is the examination of mental strength. It is of 3 types: Pravara SatvaMadhyama Satva Avara Satva A Pravara Satva can withstand treatment procedures like Sastra karma and…
SATMYA
(Ref: Charaka Samhita) Satmya refers to the factors that are wholesome to the individual even when continuously used. Satmya examination is based on the diet intake of a person. An…
SAMHANANA AND PRAMANA
(Ref: Charaka Samhita) Samhanana refers to the compactness of the body. A person having a compact body reflects the quality of overall body build. Samhanana is characterised by a symmetrical…