Art by Aaron Ananta Staengl: AyurvedaPosters.com As the education and clinical practice of āyurveda continue to grow throughout the world, one may ask: what constitutes the “classical” study of āyurveda? The term classical āyurveda can be understood or interpreted in...
I often get quizzical looks when I start an introductory lecture on Ayurveda with the comment that "the three doshas are not body types." Vata, Pitta and Kapha are certainly foundational to every aspect of Ayurvedic theory and practice and understanding them starts...
Dandelion Taraxacum officinale; Asteraceae Effect on Dosha: PK- V+ Rasa: bitter Virya: cold Vipak: pungent Part used: leaf, root Tissues: plasma, blood, fat Systems: urinary, circulatory, hepatic, digestive, lymphatic Properties: diuretic, alterative, hepatic, bitter...
Triphala, Ayurveda's Wonder Formula Triphala is probably one of the most popular Ayurvedic compounds, and it can be found nowadays in almost every health food store and Indian grocery store. It is well known for being a mild laxative and lower bowel tonic. Triphala...
GLOSSARY OF TERMS Agni Fire element, digestive fire. Agni dipana Increases digestive fire. Ahamkara Sense of separate self or ego. Literally, “I former.” Alochaka Pitta Sub-type of pitta which governs visual perception. Alterative Blood purifying substances that...