Prana Vayu (प्राण वायु)
Prana Vayu is the primary Vayu, located in the head (Murdha) and moving through the chest and throat. It governs the …
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.
Prana Vayu is the primary Vayu, located in the head (Murdha) and moving through the chest and throat. It governs the …
1 min readUdana Vayu resides in the chest and moves upwards through the throat and nasal passage. Its primary functions are the …
1 min readVyana Vayu is located in the heart and circulates throughout the entire body with great speed (Mahajavah). It is …
1 min readSamana Vayu is located near the digestive fire (Agni) and moves throughout the Koshtha (gastrointestinal tract). Its …
1 min readApana Vayu is located in the lower pelvic region (Apana-gah) and moves in the area of the colon, bladder, and …
1 min readPachaka Pitta is located between the stomach (Amashaya) and intestines (Pakvashaya). Although composed of all five …
1 min readRanjaka Pitta is located in the liver (Yakrit) and spleen (Pliha). Its function is to 'color' or 'dye' (Ranjana) the …
1 min readSadhaka Pitta resides in the heart (Hridaya). Its function is to help achieve ('Sadhana') one's desires and goals by …
1 min readAlochaka Pitta is located in the eyes (Drishti). Its sole function is to govern vision and the perception of light and …
1 min readBhrajaka Pitta is located in the skin (Twak). Its function is to give the skin its color and luster ('Bhrajana' means …
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