• It will not be out of context to mention that the predominance of doshas

It will not be out of context to mention that the predominance of doshas (vital catalysts) Vata, Pitta, or Kapha play a major role in an individual's physical and mental disposition (Prakriti). An individual, constitutionally predominant in any one of the particular dosha is more vulnerable to the illnesses specifically related to that dosha. Read more

Muscular tissue is the most common dhatu affected by cancer

Muscular tissue is the most common dhatu affected by cancer though any dhatu can be. Benign tumors of muscular origin are most often described as kapha entering into the mamsa dhatu and the mamsavaha srota. This is true even though it may be vata that has pushed kapha. Malignant tumors of muscular origin are most often described as pitta vitiation in the mamsa dhatu and mamsavaha vaha srota. This is true even thought there is simultaneous vitiation of vata and kapha. As the condition progresses, additional sites (dhatus and srotas) of the pathology become important. Read more

Pitta means “heat" and is comprised of fire and water.

Pitta means “heat" and is comprised of fire and water. Agni alone is located in pitta and is beneficial when it is normal and is harmful when it is abnormal. The chemical activities and endocrine activities operating in a person are due to the pitta of the body. Read more

Vata is the very force, which keeps kapha, pitta, dhatus and malas in motion.

Vata is the very force, which keeps kapha, pitta, dhatus and malas in motion. It has originated from the akasha and vayu mahabhoot and it is a force self-generating and self-propagating which is responsible for the conduct, regulation and integration of all vital functions of the body. Read more

Ayurvedic Anatomy and Physiology

THE FIVE TYPES OF VATA, PITTA AND KAPHA There are in total five forms each of Vata, Pitta and Kapha, called "Subdoshas". They reside in different sites in the body and perform different functions. Continue Reading >>

Ghee (Ghee Flyer)

Ghee (Ghee Flyer)

Ghee is one of the most valuable foods and medicines known. Ghee may be used in place of butter (it does not cause cholesterol unless there is already a history of high cholesterol). It is an ideal cooking oil as it does not burn unless heated excessively. I makes a wonderful oil for massage and can serve as a base for herbal ointments (for burns, skin rashes, etc.). Ghee is good for all doshas (Vata, Pitta and Kapha) and is a specific for Pitta. Ghee can even be used for lamps (make wicks from a cotton ball).

• Vata
• Pitta
• Kapha

Ghee keeps indefinitely without refrigeration, as the elements which cause butter to spoil have been removed. Just remember to keep it covered and free from water or other contaminants.

Ayurveda Diet Recommendations For Each Body Type

Learn about what foods support the three ayurveda body types - pitta, vata, and kapha. We cover the characteristics of each body type, as well as information on some of the things that throw those constitutions out of balance. Continue Reading >>

Ayurveda - Art of Being Part 2

The knowledge of Ayurveda was handed from Brahma to Daksha Prajapati, onto the Ashwin twins (the divine doctors), then passed to Indra. Sage Bharadvaja volunteered to go to heaven to receive this wisdom from Indra, and so become the first human to receive the knowledge of Ayurveda. He passed it to Atreya, then onto Punarnavasu and finally Agnivesha.

Ayurveda - Art of Being Part 1

The knowledge of Ayurveda was handed from Brahma to Daksha Prajapati, onto the Ashwin twins (the divine doctors), then passed to Indra. Sage Bharadvaja volunteered to go to heaven to receive this wisdom from Indra, and so become the first human to receive the knowledge of Ayurveda. He passed it to Atreya, then onto Punarnavasu and finally Agnivesha.