Roga Marga (रोग मार्ग)
The Roga Marga are the three main pathways or tracts where diseases can manifest. They are: 1. Shakha (External …
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.
The Roga Marga are the three main pathways or tracts where diseases can manifest. They are: 1. Shakha (External …
1 min readThis is the three-fold method of patient examination. It consists of: 1. Darshana (Observation: inspecting the …
1 min readThis is the eight-fold method of patient examination, which provides more specific points of analysis. It includes: 1. …
1 min readUpadhatus are the secondary or accessory tissues that are formed as by-products during the transformation of one Dhatu …
1 min readDravya means 'substance'. In Ayurveda, it is the substratum where the qualities (Guna) and actions (Karma) reside. It …
1 min readManas is the mind, one of the four components of the 'Antahkarana' (inner instrument). Its primary function is …
1 min readAtma refers to the soul, the Self, or pure consciousness. In Ayurvedic and Sankhya philosophy, it is the non-material, …
1 min readThe Indriyas are the senses, which are the tools for perception and action. They are divided into two groups: the five …
1 min readKala means 'time'. In Ayurveda, time is a crucial factor that influences health and disease. This is considered in …
1 min readThis triad represents the core of Ayurvedic pharmacology. Dravya is the substance itself. Guna are its inherent …
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