The author of the article Dr M S Krishnamurthy is an Ayurveda clinician, academician and researcher.Plastic has become an unavoidable part of our life. Banana wrapped in plastic, paper straw with plastic cover! We are…
Dasha Pranayatana: Meaning, Importance of its Knowledge for…
Article by Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa S, B.A.M.S Dasha = tenPrana = life element, life forceAyatana = place, abode, seat Dasha Prana Ayatanas are the 10 seats in the body where…
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD): Causes, Symptoms, Prevention, Treatment,…
Article by Dr Manasa S, B.A.M.S Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) refers to any disease or disorder affecting the circulatory system outside of the brain and heart, often synonymous with peripheral artery disease. It is the…
Buddhi Prasadana Effect of Shodhana
Article by Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa S, B.A.M.S Acharya Vagbhata has mentioned ‘Buddhi Prasadam’ amongst the five major benefits of Shodhana. Ref – Ashtanga Hridaya Sutra Sthana, Chapter 18, verse 60…
‘Balam Indriyanam’ effect of Shodhana
Article by Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa S, B.A.M.S Acharya Vagbhata mentions ‘Balam Indriyanam’ as one among the five major effects of Shodhana. Ref – Ashtanga Hridaya, Sutra Sthana – Chapter 18,…
‘Dhatu Sthiratvam’ effect of Shodana
Acharya Vagbhata has mentioned ‘Dhatu Sthiratvam’ among the five great benefits of Shodana. Ref – Ashtanga Hridaya Sutra Sthana, Chapter 18, verse 60 (A.Hr.Su.18/60) Dhatu Sthiratvam – means stability of the dhatus. He says that…
‘Jwalanasya Diptim’ Effect of Shodhana
Article by Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa S, B.A.M.S Acharya Vagbhata has mentioned ‘Jwalanasya Diptim’ among the five best benefits of Shodhana. Ref – Ashtanga Hridaya Sutra Sthana, Chapter 18, verse 60…
‘Chirat Pakam Vayasah’ Effect of Shodhana
Article by Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa S, B.A.M.S Acharya Vagbhata has mentioned ‘Chirat Pakam Vayasah’ among the five best benefits of Shodhana. Ref – Ashtanga Hridaya Sutra Sthana, Chapter 18, verse…
Ashtanga Hridayam Kalpa Siddhi Sthanam Chapter 5: Basti…
The 5th chapter of KalpaSiddhiSthanam of Ashtanga Hridayam is named as Basti Vyapat Siddhi. This chapter deals with the explanation of ‘Management of complications of enema therapy’. The topics covered in this chapter include –…