Guna in Ayurveda is one which is located in Dravya (a drug) inherently, acts as a causative agent and devoid of property and action. It means Guna itself has no action but it is a responsible agent in Dravya for such action. Characteristics of Guna in Ayurveda || samavayee tu nischesthaha || Here the word nischestha has been intentionally added […]
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Prabhava in Ayurveda is an important topic every Ayurveda expert should know. It is the factor or power which changes the pharmacodynamics of a herb or drug. Generally, the drug shows their effects on the body by the virtue of their properties and active potent constituents. But, the Prabhava is a factor which changes the
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Introduction- Raktamoksha is a technical word comprising Rakta (blood) and Moksha (to expel), which means the process in which the vitiated blood is expelled out of the body. In general we translate Raktamokshana as bloodletting. It is withdrawal of blood to cure or prevent an illness. There are various methods to conduct Raktamokshana. They are-
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Nasya Karma is a bio purification method by which either the medicated oil or churna (powder) administered through nasa marga (either in one nostril or both of them). Nasya Karma is also termed as Nasyam. Nasya is very useful in the diseases related to neck, shoulder, cervical, mouth, nose, eyes, ear, head, brain, and hairs.
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Introduction- Vasti is most important procedure among Panchakarma. The word Vasti is named so because the urinary bladder of animals was used to eject contents of either unctuous drugs or eliminatory drugs in to rectum of the body in ancient days. Vasti karma may also be understand by term “medicated or herbal enema”. The word
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Introduction- Virechana is a process in which prakupita doshas (vitiated doshas) are expelled through adhomarga (rectum/ anus) by the administration of medicine through oral route. Medicines are used in different form like choorna (powder), kwatha (decoction), sneha (medicated oil/ ghee), lehya etc., depending on the condition of the patient. Procedure- Snehapana- Proper Snehapana (oral intake
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Vamana Karma is the therapeutic procedure where forceful expulsion of vitiated doshas occurs through mouth following administration of Vamana oushadha. Vamana karma is to be administered in diseases due to vitiated Kapha either alone or in combination with Kapha predominance. Vamana Karma Procedure Snehapana – Proper Snehapana (oral intake of medicated ghee or oil) with
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What are Ayurvedic Treatments and Therapies – An Introduction The main aim of Ayurveda is the preservation of Swasthya (health) and cure of ailments. The object of Ayurvedic treatments is to restore the patient’s natural balance of doshas. The main discipline in the practice of Ayurvedic medicine consists of two primary procedures- Brimhana and Langhana.
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An abscess is a collection of pus in any part of the body, along with swelling and inflammation around it (in most of the cases). An abscess is an infection characterized by a collection of pus underneath a portion of the skin (commonly) or any part of body. Bacteria commonly causing abscesses are Staphylococcus aureus
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Ajmodarka is a classical Ayurvedic medicine available in liquid form. It is used for various digestive problems like loss of appetite, indigestion, bloating. It is also beneficial in some types of urinary problems.Do you know what are Arka Preparations in AyurvedaIngredients1. Ajamoda (Fruit)2. Water for Soaking and for preparation of arka (distillate)3. Distillate Recovered as
