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Tridosha theory which help in diagnosis
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According to ayurveda three doshas or three energetic forces
control the activities of the body. These doshas are
VATA
The Vata dosha
is the most important of the three doshas. It has been said in ayurveda
classic books that “ pitta , Kapha and all other body tissues are
considered lame without assistance of VATA .” Vata dominates the lower
part of the body, which is below umbilicus. The movements of body fluid,
metabolism, elimination of waste products, semen ejaculation, pushing the
fetus out of body, relaying stimulus to brain and response to organs and
tissues, heart beat, respiration, body movements etc are assisted by VATA.
Vata dominated regions are intestines, lumbar region, ears, bones and skin.
Vata
gets vitiated due to following reasons.
- Controlling
natural urges like urination, defecation, hunger, thirst, etc.
- Late
nights.
- Irregular
food habits.
- Talking
in a high pitch.
- Over
physical and mental exertion.
- Consumption
of spicy, dry, bitter foods.
- Exposure
to severe dry and cold climate.
The opposites of above-mentioned reason normalize the vitiated vata.
PITTA
The pitta dosha assists the body fire or Agni, which
plays a major role in body’s metabolic activities. The locations where pitta
dominates are digestive system, skin, eyes, brain, and blood. Pitta
maintains body temperature. The secretions like digestive juices pigments
like melanin (bhrajaka pitta), hemoglobin (ranjaka pitta) are all types of
pitta.
Pitta is dominant in regions of Umbilicus, stomach, sweat, lymph, blood,
eyes and skin.
Pitta
gets vitiated due to following reasons.
- Excess
consumption of spicy, sour, salty foods.
- Consuming
alcohol in excess.
- Over
exposure to hot sunny climate.
- Short
temperedness.
- Using
dried vegetables.
-
Indigestion
of food.
The opposites of above-mentioned reason normalize the vitiated
pitta.
KAPHA
Kapha provides bulk
to body, lubrications, moistness, fertility, stability, strength, and memory. Helps in binding process wherever necessary. This is heaviest of all doshas.
Kapha dominated regions are chest, neck, head, stomach, body fat, nose and
tongue
Kapha gets vitiated due to
following reasons.
- Sleeping
in daytime.
- Consuming
sweets , chilled food, in excess.
- Consuming
fish, sesame, sugarcane, milk and milk products.
The opposites of
above-mentioned reason normalize the vitiated kapha.
When these doshas are in balanced condition the body remains healthy. If
these doshas get imbalanced the body succumbs to diseases. Doshas get
imbalanced frequently due to change in climate, seasons, lifestyles, diet
etc. The treatment is to bring back the doshas to normalcy and expel the
toxin or ama produced during the imbalanced condition.
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