VIKRITI
(Ref: Charaka Samhita) When the doshas in the body are in an imbalanced/deranged state, this stage is called Vikriti. Any Vikriti in the body can lead to diseases. To determine…
PRAKRITI
Prakriti refers to the inherent mental and physical characteristics of an individual. It is determined by the predominance of doshas present at the time of conception. Examination of Prakriti is…
TEN FOLDS OF INVESTIGATION
(Ref:Charaka Samhita) An investigation is an important tool for prevention, diagnosis and for deciding the line of treatment. Acharya Charaka, has mentioned a 10 point individualised examination of a patient…
TRIDOSHAS AND THEIR QUALITIES
The 3 doshas represent different qualities as given here. The increase and decrease of the doshas can be understood by observing these attributes in the body. VataRuksha, Laghu, Seeta, Khara,…
Qualities
Every substance in the universe is identified by a particular quality. Similarly, to understand the terminologies in Ayurveda, we need to be familiar with the following qualities. These qualities are…
FUNCTIONS OF DOSHA
(Ref: Ashtanga Hridaya) DOSHAFUNCTIONSVataMovementsPittaDigestion and assimilationKaphaStructure and Integrity Vata is responsible for all the movements in the body such as Expiration, Inspiration, Motor activities of the body, regulation of natural…