The wind humour (Vata) is responsible for all physiological activities of the body, the bile humour (Pitta ) for catabolic changes and the water humour (Kapha) for anabolic processers. When they are in the state fo equilibrium, they help the body gain in growth, strength, complexion and cheerfulness but when they are out of balance, they vitiate the 7 dhatus – rase (the first dhatu), rakta (blood) etc, As they vitiate other constituents of the body and thereby cause diseases, they are called doshas.
All the three humours permeate the entire body. Yet the wind humour is occupies the body below the navel; the bile humour occupies the part of the body above the heart predominantly.
The humours get increased and pacified naturally depending on age, season, part of the day or of the night and the food intake.
‘Kapha in childhood, Pitta in youth and Vata old age are naturally on the rise.’
All the three humours permeate the entire body. Yet the wind humour is occupies the body below the navel; the bile humour occupies the part of the body above the heart predominantly.
The humours get increased and pacified naturally depending on age, season, part of the day or of the night and the food intake.
‘Kapha in childhood, Pitta in youth and Vata old age are naturally on the rise.’
(Ashtanga Hridaya: 1.8)
If the day is divided in three equal parts, Kapha increases in first part (6AM to 2PM), Pitta in the second part (10 AM to 2 PM) and Vatta in the third part (2 PM to 6 PM). Similarly if the night is divided in three equal parts, Kapha increases in the first part (6PM to 10 PM) Pitta in the second part (10 PM to 2 AM) and Vata in the third part (2AM to 6 AM).
Kapha increases immediately after taking food, Pitta during the process of digestion, and Vata after the digestion process is over.
Kapha is aggravated in spring (Phalguna-Chaitra), Pitta in winter (Bhadrapada-Ashwin) and Vata in the rainy season (Ashadha-Shravana) due to the seasonal variation.
The digestive fire (digestion and appetite) becomes irregular when Vata is aggravated. It becomes strong or weak respectively when Pitta or Kapha is aggravated.
The theory of the three humours is the foundation of Ayurvedic therapy. Its knowledge is essential for protecting health and eradicating diseases.
Kapha increases immediately after taking food, Pitta during the process of digestion, and Vata after the digestion process is over.
Kapha is aggravated in spring (Phalguna-Chaitra), Pitta in winter (Bhadrapada-Ashwin) and Vata in the rainy season (Ashadha-Shravana) due to the seasonal variation.
The digestive fire (digestion and appetite) becomes irregular when Vata is aggravated. It becomes strong or weak respectively when Pitta or Kapha is aggravated.
The theory of the three humours is the foundation of Ayurvedic therapy. Its knowledge is essential for protecting health and eradicating diseases.
Salubuious in the Month ofr Bhadrapada
In the month of Bhadrapada, Pitta increases naturally. If it is not pacified in time it becomes the cause of diseases in due course of time. The bitter rasa pacifies Paitta. Threrfore consumption of bitter substances is prescribed in Bhadrapada. This taste is not likeable but if you take it, it becomes less distasteful. It eradicates the effect of toxins and destroys worms. It eradicates extra fat deposits in the body, metabolic wastes, faeces, urine and perspiration; Pitta and Kapha. It purifies the blood. Among bitter substances, bitter gourd, fenugreek leaves and seeds, turmeric, neem (Azadrchta indica), chiraita (Swertia chirayita), bale (Aegle marmelos) and giloy (Tinospora cordifolia) are salubrious. Parval (Tricosanthes dioica) is best ot be had in this month.
Curd and bottle gourd are strictly prohibited in Bhadrapada.
Curd and bottle gourd are strictly prohibited in Bhadrapada.
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