What is Vata Dosha in Ayurveda? Speaking of treatment of Vata Dosha in Ayurveda, one must know Vata Dosha symptoms and the best diet for Vata Dosha type as prescribed in Ayurveda. Ayurveda Vata Dosha Vata or Vatta is characterized by the properties of dry, cold, light, minute, and movement. All movement in the body … Read more
Dashamoola or Dashamula (also known as Dashmool) is a name given to ten roots of medicinal plants which is used widely in Ayurveda for many health conditions (related to nerves, muscles, bones and joints). Dashamoola is used mainly for Vata Dosha (has also been noted to normalize Kapha Dosha). Dashamoola: the ten roots The 10 … Read more
There are three body types according to Ayurveda. They are: 1) Vata body type, 2) Pitta body type, and 3) Kapha body type. These also determine the three doshas according to Ayurveda. Vata: Characterized by the subtle movements and mobility of wind or air energy. Vata governs all kinds of movement and communication. Pitta: Characterized … Read more
Who is Dhanvantari? Dhanvantari is the Hindu god of medicine. In Hindu mythology, he is also an avatar or reincarnation of Lord Vishnu, the god of sustenance. In ancient puranas, or scriptures of Indian Hindu civilizations, Dhanvantari is also the god of ayurveda. Birth / Origin of Dhanvantari According to Hindu mythology, Dhanvatari originated with … Read more
The origin of Ayurveda is attributed to Atharva Veda where mention is made several diseases with their treatments. Later, from the 6th Century BC to 7th Century AD there was systematic development of the science and it is called Samhita period, when a number of classical works were produced by several authors and during this period there is evidence of organized medical care.
What is ayurveda? Ayurveda is an alternative medicine originating from ancient Indian civilizations. It relies on organic plant products and herbs as medicines for curing diseases and medical conditions. Though many classify ayurved as psuedo medicine, ayurvedic medicines have found to have verifiable physical and chemical properties with the ability to cure various diseases. In … Read more