Wednesday, May 5, 2010

What is "TRIDOSHA" in Ayurveda ?

Theory of Tridosha (Biological humors)

The 3 basic biological elements or dynamic forces of the body namely vata, pitta and kapha, which derived from 5 basic physical elements constitute the bodies of all the These 3 forces responsible for maintenance of health and also for production of diseases.


Vata - All movements (voluntary and involuntary)
- Acuity of sensation
- Consciousness




Pitta - Heat production (Biochemical)
- Energy exists in the form of pitta
- Transformation of nutrients in to tissues and tissues block exertion

- Biochemical reaction and metabolic process and supply heat and energy to the body

Kapha
- Constitute the cellular as well as intracellular structure of the body and maintain the
milieu interior (internal environment of body) impart strength and stability to the body





Protein, fat, carbohydrates, enzymes, hormones, vitamins, etc. Constitution the biological elements of modern science. Thus there are hundreds of basic biological elements.

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