Guna in Ayurveda is an attribute, virtue, or quality of a person or a thing by which they operate. Simply put, it’s the mental quality of a person or the physical quality of substances. Gunas are mainly of two categories 1. Triguna or three mental qualities: Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas Guna.2. 20 physical gunas or…
The five properties of food and medicine in Ayurveda are called the Rasa Panchaka. One can equate these 5 properties with Ayurveda Pharmacological Principles. The therapeutic approaches of Ayurveda science not only comprise scientific and practice-based theories for healthy living, but they also encompass holistic ways of healthy regimen.[1] An Ayurveda Practitioner or doctor keeps…
This blog will comprehensively go through the 6 Rasas in Ayurveda. Rasa is a Sanskrit word meaning taste. Introduction to Six Rasas in Ayurveda Ra – to relish or to tasteSa – juice or secretion Rasa is the taste associated with the secretions in the mouth.Each rasa is made up of the Panchamahabhutas or five…
Unlike the popular 4 seasons, there are six seasons in Ayurveda. We will understand the seasons w.r.t. Doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) in Ayurveda. Ritu is a Sanskrit word meaning season. Doshas or Bio energies change during different seasons. Ayurveda has depicted various rules and regimens (Charya), regarding diet and behaviour, to acclimate to seasonal changes…
Dina means day, and Charya implies activity. The daily routine of following Ayurveda wisdom in your life is called Dinacharya. You follow this routine to enhance your digestion, eliminate toxins, and create a balance for overall well-being. Dinacharya is the first and basic lifestyle regimen to be followed, mentioned by many Ayurveda Acharyas.[1] Benefits of Dinacharya Good Digestion…
People often complain about heaviness, lethargy, and being uncomfortable after a meal. This is due to improper digestion of food. In this blog, we will learn everything about Ayurveda fasting or Upvasa. Why do Ayurveda Fasting? Types of fasting in Ayurveda 1. Avoid over-eating2. Fruit or fruit juice only fast3. Vegetable soup fast4. Cut some…
