Who is Sushruta ?

Sushruta is considered the father of Indian Surgery aMaster Ayurvedic Surgeon.

“ To Sushruta may be attributed the glory of elevating the art of handling a lancet or forceps to the status of a practical science “

Sushruta was an intellectual with a keen mind and a critical eye. He had studied medicine and surgery under a teacher called Dhanvantari. Sushrtapractised and taught surgery in the University of Varanasi, in the city of Baranas (modern Benares) – a renowned University in India during the time of the Buddha.

Concept of Samya and Vaisamya in Ayurveda

         Doshas are not static, do not remain constant but they are ever change with the slightest provocation from out side or inside. They are either exited or depressed in their quantity or quality or both , this is called Vaisamya Dhatu Samya is health.

Dhatu vaisamya is disease.

These are some of the salient points described in nutshell which are meant to give one a glimpse in to the fundamentals of Ayurveda on which the whole body of knowledge of preservation of health treatment of diseases stands.

Concept of Ama in Ayurveda

                          By the functioning of Agni (digestive power) at the respective stages, food is transformed in to the constituents of tissues and organs (Dhatus) and a normal amount of effect matter “mala” is produced and excreted. If Agni get faulty in any way resultant transformation will be defective and abnormal reaction which vitiate the body are formed, such abnormal reaction or products are called Ama.

What is Ojas/ bala In Ayurveda?

Concept of Ojas/ bala:

Concept of ojas is a principle related to the question of resistance, one of the peculiarities in the fundamentals of Ayurveda. It is a very subtle all pervasive factor in the body.

It is a force which, enables life to continue despite hazards. Strength, stamina, vigor, which are called bala in Ayurveda are related to ojas.

What is "MALA" In Ayurveda?

Mala - Waste product

Mala or Waste products are the constituents that are constantly eliminated from the body. Their physical appearance varies from gaseous, liquid, semi-solid to solid form. Gross waste products - Urine, feces and sweat. Subtle waste products - Eliminated from epithelial lining of the eyes, nose, mouth, ears. Health is maintained when these products are eliminated properly.