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Science of Ayurveda
Science of Ayurveda
Science of Ayurveda
To address the various health threatening issues raised in the earlier session, we now will discuss the relevance of the time-tested holistic ancient technologies which have been revalidated through rigorous scientific tests & trials in the recent past.
Ayur - Veda
Ayur meaning The Whole Lifespan Veda meaning Total Knowledge
The science of Ayurveda, therefore, encompasses treatment of the total knowledge of the whole Lifespan.
Balance in Doshas, Balance in Agnis, Balance in Dhatus, Proper elimination, Blissful Senses, Mind and Bliss at the deepest level of Soul is
Health.
DOSHAS
3 fundamental principles governing body functions
The Human Body & Health System simplified into
surface.
Lethargy & dullness, slow digestion, obesity, sinus congestion, oily skin, nasal allergies
. . . .
Fire is one of Natures 5 basic elements. Fire (heat), in our body, takes the form of the digestive Juices, known as Agni. Ayurvedic treatment is mostly about sustaining and balancing digestive fire (Agni). Agni, having the qualities of heat and transformation, is responsible for cooking and digesting the food.
THE 13 AGNIS
JATHAR AGNI (made up of 5 Bhootagnis). 5- BHOOT AGNIS (Earth, Water, Fire, Air, Space). 7- DHATU AGNIS ( Plasma, Blood, Muscle tissue, Fat tissue, Bone tissue, Bone marrow & tissue of the nervous system, reproductive tissue.
Dhatuagnis Dhatus
(7-Body Tissue)
Malas
(Waste)
The Seven Tissues (Dhatus) and Their Normal Waste Products (Malas)
Dhatu Rasa (plasma) Rakta (blood) Mamsa (muscle) Mala Phlegm (Kapha) Bile (Pitta) Excreta from the outer openings (Ears, Eyes, Mouth, Nose, Roots of Hair) Sweat Head and Body Hair, Finger and Toe-nails Oily substances in the eyes, Skin, and Foeces No waste product
Shukra(reproductive)
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