Pramana: Pratyaksha (प्रमाण: प्रत्यक्ष)
Pratyaksha is direct perception—the knowledge gained through the contact of the sense organs (Indriya) with their …
1 min read162 foundational principles of Ayurveda from the classical texts — covering Dosha, Dhatu, Agni, Roga Nidana, Chikitsa, Dravya Guna, Mala, and general concepts.
The Siddhanta Kosha compiles 162 core foundational principles (Siddhantas) of Ayurveda from authoritative classical texts including the Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, and Ashtanga Hridaya. Each principle is presented with its original Sanskrit verse, reference, an explanatory note, and its clinical importance.
Pratyaksha is direct perception—the knowledge gained through the contact of the sense organs (Indriya) with their …
1 min readAnumana is inference—the logical conclusion drawn based on prior direct perception. For example, one directly perceives.
1 min readThis is the 'Cause and Effect' relationship, a fundamental law of logic. It states that every effect (Karya) has a …
1 min readBrimhana is nourishing or building therapy, one of the Shad-Upakrama. Its action is to increase and nourish the body …
1 min readRukshana is drying therapy, one of the Shad-Upakrama. Its action is to absorb excess fluid and oiliness from the body. …
1 min readStambhana is stopping or astringent therapy, one of the Shad-Upakrama. Its action is to stop or retard the excessive …
1 min readLekhana is a scraping or emaciating therapy. Its action is to scrape away excess or abnormal tissues (Dhatus) and …
1 min readSannipata is a complex pathological state where all three doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) are simultaneously …
1 min readUrustambha, or 'stiffness of the thighs', is a unique disease condition described in Ayurveda. It is caused by the …
1 min readGrahani is the seat of Agni (digestive fire), identified as the small intestine (specifically the duodenum). Its …
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