Ayurveda, according to Charak Saåhitá, was a scientific and logical interpretation, in which tridoßha theory was enumerated along with man- agement of Váyu, Pitta, and Kapha. Nature was seen as uniform, and rational knowledge was em- phasized over the supernatural. Symposia were held for practitioners to express opinions and to arrive at an accepted view of truth. Lord Átreya presided over the talks. Tags: Authoritative Instruction, blood, burning, Charak …Read the Rest
Three Mental Qualities: Sattwa, Rajas, Tamas
The three guòas, sattwa, rajas, and tamas are found in nature and in the mind, paralleling the three doßhas of …Read the Rest
Pineapple (Ananas-H)
(Ananas-H) Energetics: Sweet or sour/cold or hot/ sweet or pungent V- KP+ (sour or unripe) sweet in moderation …Read the Rest
Oranges (Swadu-naringa)
Oranges (Swadu-naringa) Energetics: Sweet or sour/hot/sweet or pungent V- K+ P+ excess or sour variety. Sweet is the best …Read the Rest
Lime (Karkatika)
Lime (Karkatika) Energetics: Sour, slightly bitter/cold/sweet VP+ in excess—K+, fat, plasma Action: Juice digestive stimulant. Peel stimulant, stomachic, expectorant Indications: …Read the Rest
Grapes (Drakäha)
Grapes (Drakäha, M^idvíká) Energetics: Green: sour/hot/pungent V- PK+ Purple, red or black: Sweet/cold/sweet V- PK+ Action: Refrigerant, thirst …Read the Rest
Stomachic: S- Kshudha-vardhaníya
Stomachic: [S- Kshudha-vardhaníya; H- Bhuk Barhanewali] digestive stimulant (see stimulant, bitters, carminative) Uses: Increases or excites gastric juice secretion; …Read the Rest
Sialagogue: S- Lalavardhaka
Sialagogue: [S- Lalavardhaka; H-Ral-barhanewali Wa Thuk Barhanewali] Uses: Increases or produces saliva, either by local mouth irritation; causing reflex activity …Read the Rest
Rubefacient: S- Baríyalepana
Rubefacient: [S- Baríyalepana; H- Lal Chakatte Kar Denewali] Uses: An external remedy that irritates the nerve ends in the skin, …Read the Rest
Purgative: S- Virechaníya
Purgative: [S- Virechaníya; H- Kara Julab] produce, hasten or increase intestinal evacuation from the bowels Herbs: Aloe, apápámarga, balá, …Read the Rest
Lithotriptic
Lithotriptic: Dissolves and prevents kidney, urinary and gall bladder stones (see diuretic;), nervine: nutritive, builds tissues Herbs: Arjuna, ámalakí, …Read the Rest