Doshas

Part 2 Pitta Pitta is derived from the word Tap which means heat. It is the force that transforms all biotransformation’s. It is responsible for digestion, metabolism and other transformations in the body. It is also responsible for the complexion, lustre, intellect...

Doshas

Ayus, or life, is the harmonious union of the body (Sareera), senses (Indriyas), and mind. Whenever there is any imbalance to this union diseases are caused or even death. Sareera, or the body, refers to what decays. Our body is always undergoing transformation. These...

Trikatu

In Ayurvedic Literature Trikatu holds a a very important place. The word Trikatu is derived from Sanskrit where Tri means three and Katu means spicy or pungent. It is also known as Vyosh, Tryushna or Katutraya. It contains Pippali or long pepper, (Piper longum), Kali...

Dietary Rules According to Ayurveda

The great Ayurvedic physician Acharya Charak has explained about the disciplined dietary guidelines as Aahar vidhi vidhan. It is a set of guidelines for having food and liquids, helping people to achieve proper digestion, assimilation and overall health. It can help...

Achar Rasayan: Behavioral Therapy for Calm Mind and Long Life

The unique concept of mind rejuvenation explained in Ayurveda by Acharya Charaka. The word Achar means the ‘mental attitude’ and rasayana means the ‘rejuvenation’. The methods explained for the mind rejuvenation by the great Ayurvedic physician Acharya Charaka are the...

Jwara (continued)

Signs and SymptomsFeatures of Jwara include abnormal taste in the mouth, heaviness of body, aversion to food, tiredness, body aches, mental agitation. There is usually absence of sweat and raised body temperature. Fevers which are due to exogenous factors...