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Basic Principles of Ayurveda: Malas

09.29.2008 · Posted in Herbs, Indian Herbs

Malas means body wastes. For the maintenance of good health there should be proper elimination of wastes. The body waste includes urine, faeces, tears from the eyes, spit from the mouth, sweat, oily secretions from the skin, mucoid secretions from the mucus membrane and smegma from the genitalia. ...

The Principles of Ayurveda: Dhatus

09.26.2008 · Posted in Herbs, Indian Herbs

The word ‘Dhatus’ originates from the word ‘DHA’ which means foundation or basis. The word ‘Dhatu’ in Sanskrit means “that which binds together”. Dhatus is element. Our body is constructed of Dhatus. The base of survival and growth is Dhatus. For the purpose of maintaining life the Dhatus take various forms in the body. ...

Basic Principles of Ayuveda – Agni

09.26.2008 · Posted in Herbs, Indian Herbs

Agni is the Digestive Fire which in modern biological terminology is Enzymes. Agni in other words the enzyme is found in the gastrointestinal track. The gastrointestinal tract is also know and alimentary canal. The three agnis produced by the three doshas are Vishamagni (irregular fire), tikshnagni (sharp fire) and mandagni(mild fire) ...

Principles of Ayurveda: Tridoshas

09.25.2008 · Posted in Herbs, Indian Herbs

‘Dosha' in Sanskrit means ‘that which maintains and controls the body ‘. The word ‘Tri' means Three. The Tridoshas are Vata, Pitta and Kapha.The Tridoshas are Vata, Pitta and Kapha. The Tridoshas cannot be seen by the naked eye. In this universe particularly in man all the activities are set into three main fundamental ...

Indian Herbs For Skin Care

09.13.2008 · Posted in Herbs, Indian Herbs

Herbs play a very important role particularly in modern times when the harmful effects of over-medication and food processing have assumed startling proportions. Herbs are generally related to six tastes i.e. sour, salty, sweet, bitter, pungent and astringent. India has been acclaimed internationally as the warehouse of herbal ayurvedic secrets. ...