Dinacharya, an ancient concept from Ayurveda, refers to the daily routines and practices that harmonize our body with nature’s rhythm. This holistic approach emphasizes the importance of regular habits in maintaining balance and promoting health and well-being. Stemming from the Sanskrit words ‘Dina’, meaning ‘day’, and ‘Acharya’, meaning ‘behavior’, it provides a roadmap to align …
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Rakta dhatu or blood is one of the 7 dhatus or tissues explained in Ayurveda. Rakta dhatu performs vital activities needed for a healthy life. Related article – Ayurveda Description of 7 Tissues or Sapta Dhatu Table of content Formation of rakta or blood an ayurveda view Functions of Rakta dhatu or blood according to …
Rasa dhatu is formed when Agni digests food. When food is completely digested with the help of normally secreted digestive juices, the nutritive part of the digested food is called rasa. This nutritive juice nourishes all cells and tissues of the body. It is analogous to extracellular and intracellular fluids. Rasa dhatu has water element …
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In Ayurveda, Dhatus are important body tissues and are 7 in number (saptha dhatu). These support normal functions of the body. Functions of dhatus are controlled by tridosha or three body energetic forces (Vata dosha, Pitta dosha, and Kapha dosha). Hence saptha dhatus get imbalanced when there is an imbalance in doshas. To keep these vital …
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Related article Ayurveda Tridosha Theory for Diagnosis of Diseases What is Kapha Dosha? Texts of Ayurveda explain Kapha dosha as one of three energetic factors or Tridosha. (tridoshas are Vata, pitta, and Kapha ) . Its Panchamahabhuta constitution is dominated by 2 major elements water and earth. Like its constituent elements, Kapha tends to be …
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Pitta dosha helps in food metabolism. It gives strength to eyes to visualize objects and maintains body temperature, enhances complexion and pigments of skin and hair.
Vata dosha or vayu is one of the three doshas and main energetic force which mobilises all other forces to their destinations. It regulates all body functions.
Panchakarma treament is a detoxification therapy which is used in ayurveda to treat chronic diseases. It is also recommended for regular detoxification of normal persons.
Kashaya rasa is one among six tastes elaborated in Ayurveda. Kashaya rasa is an astringent taste. When you eat food that is astringent in taste like raw banana, pomegranate, betel nut, etc, you feel your throat is dried and choking. The taste which brings this feeling is known as kashaya rasa or कण्टस्य कषनात् . …
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