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1-Traditional Chinese Medicine 2 - Ayurveda 2s
1-Traditional Chinese Medicine 2 - Ayurveda 2s
1-Traditional Chinese Medicine 2 - Ayurveda 2s
; et al:
Fundamentals of Pharmacognosy
and Phytopharmacy(2004)
Heart: fire Liver: wood Spleen: earth Lungs: metal Kidneys: water
• Pulse diagnosis
• Massage
Treatment
• The purpose is to rectify harmony, restore qi
and the yin/yang balance.
Concepts in Ayurveda
Prana, the life energy:
• Prana is the vital energy, activating both body and
mind.
Tridosha
Vata, Pitta & Kapha
(the Three Humors)
• The five elements are manifest in the human body as
three basic principles or humors known as the Tridosha.
Diagnosis
Taking the case history involves
astrological considerations.
Diets Bloodletting