PHYSIOLOGICAL AND PATHOLOGICAL ROLE OF DOSHAS AND THEIR COMBINATIONS
Dr. Abhijit Ankush Nikam*, Dr. Nilesh Dileeprao Deshmukh and Dr. Vikram Shelake
ABSTRACT
Ayurveda described theory of “Tridoshic balance” for living a healthy and balanced life. As per Ayurveda three Doshas (Kapha, Vata and Pitta) play vital role in governing major physiological activities of body. The anabolism activities mainly related to the Kapha, catabolism is associated with Vata and Pitta governs overall metabolism inside the body. The Dosha itself individually responsible for physiological and pathological expression but combinations of these three Doshas contributed towards the inherent constitution (Prakriti) of person and this combination imparts some specific qualities in the personality of individual. The balancing state of Dosha not only gives physical & emotional strength but also gives spiritual energy. It is believed that the normal health conditions are representation of balances amongst three Doshas while imbalances at Tridoshic level lead pathological manifestations. The Tridoshic imbalances and Dosha vitiation can be corrected by taking some preventive and therapeutic measures which includes appropriate diet, herbs, yoga and meditation, etc.
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