Mala (मल)
Malas are the waste products of the body that are formed as a result of metabolic processes. The three primary Malas …
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.
Malas are the waste products of the body that are formed as a result of metabolic processes. The three primary Malas …
1 min readAgni is the biological fire or metabolic energy of the body. It governs all transformation processes, from the …
1 min readTejas is the subtle, positive essence of Pitta dosha and Agni. It is the energy of intelligence, discrimination, and …
1 min readRasa refers to the taste of a substance, which is the first and most immediate pharmacological action on the body. …
1 min readGunas are the 20 fundamental qualities or attributes that are present in all substances. They are organized into 10 …
1 min readVirya is the potency or active energy of a substance, which determines its heating or cooling effect on the body. There.
1 min readVipaka is the post-digestive effect of a substance, which occurs after it has been fully metabolized by Agni. While …
1 min readPrabhava is the 'special action' of a substance that cannot be explained by its Rasa, Guna, Virya, or Vipaka alone. It …
1 min readKarma refers to the pharmacological action of a substance (Dravya) on the body. These actions are numerous and describe.
1 min readThe Nidana Panchaka are the five fundamental tools used for diagnosing a disease. They are: 1. Nidana (Causative …
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