Here is the list of all inter-relational charts for easy reference:
Energetic Bodies | Marmas | Polarity and Planetary | Body Systems | Ayurveda | Homeopathic | Acupuncture | ||||||||||||||||
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Chakra | Kosha/Sharira | Oval/Cavity | Element | Finger | Nadis | Srota | Marma | Polarity | Charge | Ruler | Zodiac | Body Part | Body Organ | Dosha | Subdosha | Cereal | Metals | Crystals | For Planet | For Zodiac | For Meridian | Meridian |
Sahasrara (Crown) 1000 petals |
Sushhumna | Majjavaha, Manovaha, Pranavaha |
Adhipati, Sthapani |
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Ajna (Third Eye) White 2 petals |
Fire (Head) Red |
Thumb |
Shankhini, Payasvini, Gandhari, Pusha, Ida, Pingala |
Pranavaha | Vidhura (Left), Vidhura (Right), Apanga (Left), Apanga (Right), Phana (Left), Phana (Right) |
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Vishuddhi (Throat) Dark Grey 16 petals |
Anandamaya (Sthul, Karan, Sukshma) |
Ether (Neck) Black |
Ether Black |
Between Thumb & Index |
Sarasvati | Rasavaha, Svedavaha |
Nila, Manya, Amsa |
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
Prana, Sadhaka, Tarpaka |
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
Anahata (Heart) Red 12 petals Shiva |
Vijnanamaya (Sthul, Sukshma, Karan) |
Air (Chest) Blue |
Air Blue |
Index Finger (Jupiter) Circulation Respiration Heart Lungs |
Varuna |
Pranavaha, Rasavaha, Raktavaha, Stanyavaha, Manovaha |
Hridaya | Air principle | Neutral | Venus | Libra | Kidneys | Kidney | Vaata | Udana | Oats | Copper | Rose Quartz | Cuprum Metallicum | Natrum Phosphoricum | Phosphorus | Kidney Meridian |
Fire principle | Positive | Mercury | Gemini | Shoulders | Lungs | Pitta | Alochaka | Millet | Mercury | Agate | Mercurius Vivus | Kali Muriaticum | Carbo Vegetabilis | Lung Meridian | ||||||||
Water principle | Negative | Saturn | Aquarius | Ankles | Spleen | Kapha | Avalambaka | Corn | Lead | Onyx | Plumbum Metallicum | Natrum Muriaticum | Thuja | Spleen Meridian | ||||||||
Manipura (Solar Plexus) Blue 10 petals Vishnu |
Manamaya (Sthul, Sukshma) |
Earth (Abdominal) Yellow |
Fire Red |
Middle Finger (Saturn) Digestion Assimilation Stomach Intestines Colon |
Vishvodhara |
Annavaha, Raktavaha, Artavavaha |
Navel | Air principle | Neutral | Sun | Leo | Solar Plexus | Heart | Vaata | Samana | Wheat | Gold | Citrine | Aurum Metallicum | Magnesia Phosphorica | Aurum Metallicum | Heart Meridian |
Fire principle | Positive | Mars | Aries | Head | Gall Bladder | Pitta | Pachaka | Barley | Iron | Ruby | Ferrum Metallicum | Kali Phosphorica | Colocynth | Gallbladder Meridian | ||||||||
Water principle | Negative | Jupiter | Sagittarius | Thighs | Liver | Kapha | Kledaka | Rye | Tin | Lapis Lazuli | Stannum Metallicum | Silicea | Stannum Metallicum | Liver Meridian | ||||||||
Swadhisthana (Sacral) Red 6 petals Brahma |
Pranamaya (Sthul, Sukshma) |
Water (Pelvic) White |
Water White |
Ring Finger (Sun) Creative sun energy Vital force Genito-urinary organs |
Kuhu |
Asthivaha, Mutravaha, Artavavaha, Shukravaha |
Kukundara, Vitapa |
Air principle | Neutral | Mars | Scorpio | Generative | Gall Bladder | Vaata | Vyana | Barley | Iron | Ruby | Ferrum Metallicum | Calcarea Sulphuricum | Colocynth | Gallbladder Meridian |
Fire principle | Positive | Moon | Cancer | Chest/Breast | Reproduction Organs | Pitta | Ranjaka | Rice | Silver | Moonstone | Argentum Metallicum | Calcarea Fluorica | ||||||||||
Water principle | Negative | Jupiter | Pisces | Feet | Liver | Kapha | Bodhaka | Rye | Tin | Lapis Lazuli | Stannum Metallicum | Ferrum Phosphoricum | Stannum Metallicum | Liver Meridian | ||||||||
Muladhara (Root) Yellow 4 petals Ganesha |
Annamaya (Sthul) |
Water (Pelvic) White |
Earth Yellow |
Little Finger (Mercury) Eliminative Rectum Bladder |
Alambusha |
Mamsavaha, Shukravaha, Purishavaha, Mutravaha, Artavavaha |
Guda | Air principle | Neutral | Mercury | Virgo | Bowels | Lungs | Vaata | Apana | Millet | Mercury | Agate | Mercurius Vivus | Kali Sulphuricum | Carbo Vegetabilis | Lung Meridian |
Fire principle | Positive | Venus | Taurus | Neck | Kidney | Pitta | Bhrajaka | Oats | Copper | Rose Quartz | Cuprum Metallicum | Natrum Sulphuricum | Phosphorus | Kidney Meridian | ||||||||
Water principle | Negative | Saturn | Capricorn | Knees | Spleen | Kapha | Shleshaka | Corn | Lead | Onyx | Plumbum Metallicum | Calcarea Phosphorica | Thuja | Spleen Meridian |
Planet | Position | Age/Cycle | Deities | Influence | MovementInPhysicalBody | LifeProcess | LifeProcess Counter | Associations | Relationship to other planets | LifeProcess Description | Spiritual Exercise |
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Sun Surya |
Evolution Position: 2 Position from Earth: 4 Life Process Sequence: 4 Inner/Outer: N.A |
Cycle: N.A Age: 21 to 42 years |
GrahaOrPhysicalDeity: Surya AdhiOrMentalDeity: Agni PratyadiOrSoulDeity: Shiva |
Illumination, vitality, health, creativity, beauty | Movement of the blood | Circulation |
Metal: Gold Day: Sunday Crystal: Citrine Cereal: Wheat Tree: Ash |
Friends: Moon, Mars, Jupiter Enemies: Saturn, Venus Neutrals: Mercury |
It relates to the beat of the heart and the rhythm of the lungs. The transformed substances must now be transported to the organs that use them. This is done through the cardiovascular system, governed by the Sun and the Ego. Everything to do with flow is a manifestation of circulation, for example the white protein in the blood called albumen. It even looks like the sun, or like an egg, intense at the core, with a white mantle around it. Any disturbance, where circulation suddenly gets out of rhythm, belongs to this pathology. If substances accumulate instead of going where they belong, you have illness. Albuminous processes circulating in the wrong place can cause diarrhea or various forms of allergies (sudden nasal discharges). |
Right Judgment The Sun is the symbol for the harmony between all the planetary qualities. The right judgement is done by detaching oneself from sympathy and antipathy within the situation. In addition to the above mentioned exercise for Sunday, one must do the "The Right Contemplation" exercise daily. The Right Contemplation This exercise is to be done every evening before going to sleep. Before your inner view you unroll the day backwards from the end to the beginning as if it were a film about somebody else, objectively. In the right contemplation exercise you judge with the higher Self. The Self looks at what you did, thought and felt; looks to see if you tried hard enough in practicing the exercises mentioned above; looks to see if you have been continuously aware of your place in the evolutionary stream; looks at your mistakes and imperfections; looks also how your immediate surroundings are coming along and where you can help. The Self also resolves to do better and searches ways which are within your possibilities but always working towards the high ideal. |
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Moon Chandra |
Evolution Position: 3 Position from Earth: 1 Life Process Sequence: 7 Inner/Outer: Inner planets |
Cycle: 28 days Age: Birth to 7 years |
GrahaOrPhysicalDeity: Chandra AdhiOrMentalDeity: Apas PratyadiOrSoulDeity: Gauri |
Enchantment, dreams, midwifery, ancestors, money | Movement of reproduction | Reproducing | Procreation |
Metal: Silver Day: Monday Crystal: Moonstone Cereal: Rice Tree: Cherry |
Friends: Sun, Mercury Enemies: Neutrals: Venus, Mars, Saturn, Jupiter |
Throwing-out. It is the total opposite of the Saturn forces. It is governed by the Moon. Reproductive forces result in the formation of an embryo that grows and is ultimately a totality; a new world, excreted to the outside at birth. Saturn forces bring the outer world in, the Moon forces take the inner world out. Pathology in the reproductive realm includes genetic diseases. |
Right Word The Moon mirrors and her weak side is that she does this unconsciously, without direction, goal. This quality of being able to mirror can be transformed to conscious mirroring by practising using the right word. The more she watches what she says, in the end she will be able to speak the right word at the right moment to her fellow man. Her own quality of being able to mirror will then be directed toward the spiritual progress of mankind and will be the mirror of deliverance. In addition to the above mentioned exercise for Monday, one must do the "The Right Contemplation" exercise daily. The Right Contemplation This exercise is to be done every evening before going to sleep. Before your inner view you unroll the day backwards from the end to the beginning as if it were a film about somebody else, objectively. In the right contemplation exercise you judge with the higher Self. The Self looks at what you did, thought and felt; looks to see if you tried hard enough in practicing the exercises mentioned above; looks to see if you have been continuously aware of your place in the evolutionary stream; looks at your mistakes and imperfections; looks also how your immediate surroundings are coming along and where you can help. The Self also resolves to do better and searches ways which are within your possibilities but always working towards the high ideal. |
Mercury Budha |
Evolution Position: 5 Position from Earth: 2 Life Process Sequence: 5 Inner/Outer: Inner planets |
Cycle: 100 days Age: 7 to 14 years |
GrahaOrPhysicalDeity: Budha AdhiOrMentalDeity: Vishnu PratyadiOrSoulDeity: Narayana |
Wisdom, communication, barter, business, travel | Movement of the breath | Maintaining | Sclerosis |
Metal: Mercury Day: Wednesday Crystal: Agate Cereal: Millet Tree: Elm |
Friends: Sun, Venus Enemies: Moon Neutrals: Mars, Jupiter, Saturn |
It relates to tissue and cell connections. It is the sum total of making substance into the body's own cells, each one round like little mercury droplets. This process belongs to Mercury. Mercury also controls the intercellular messenger activity between each cell. All repair, scarring and healing belong to Mercury. Too little produces weakness or hypermobility of tendons; too much can cause uterine fibroids or cysts. In congestive heart failure the heart muscle is not maintained enough. |
Right Point of View The weak side of Mercury is that he does not hold direction; he jabs without follow-up. The strong side is his quick grasp of new ideas; he is not afraid of new concepts. If Mercury can learn to hold on to the line of spiritual evolution and the cosmic rhythms, if he can learn to use this as a key for his innovations and his shaking loose of stagnant properties, then he can reach the right point of view and become a healing factor for mankind. In addition to the above mentioned exercise for Wednesday, one must do the "The Right Contemplation" exercise daily. The Right Contemplation This exercise is to be done every evening before going to sleep. Before your inner view you unroll the day backwards from the end to the beginning as if it were a film about somebody else, objectively. In the right contemplation exercise you judge with the higher Self. The Self looks at what you did, thought and felt; looks to see if you tried hard enough in practicing the exercises mentioned above; looks to see if you have been continuously aware of your place in the evolutionary stream; looks at your mistakes and imperfections; looks also how your immediate surroundings are coming along and where you can help. The Self also resolves to do better and searches ways which are within your possibilities but always working towards the high ideal. |
Venus Shukra |
Evolution Position: 7 Position from Earth: 3 Life Process Sequence: 6 Inner/Outer: Inner planets |
Cycle: 256 days Age: 14 to 21 years |
GrahaOrPhysicalDeity: Shukra AdhiOrMentalDeity: Sachi PratyadiOrSoulDeity: Indra |
Fertility, beauty, love, passion, friendship, harmony, nature, family life, relationships | Movement of the glands | Growing | Maturation |
Metal: Copper Day: Friday Crystal: Rose Quartz Cereal: Oats Tree: Birch |
Friends: Mercury, Saturn Enemies: Sun, Moon Neutrals: Mars, Jupiter |
Throwing-out. It belongs to the same process that forms tissue or actual organs like liver, lung, kidney, etc. It takes a new impulse, that comes from Venus, to individualize tissues and transform them into organs. When growth comes to an end, and the body as a whole presents itself to our eyes, we have a truly harmonious 'whole' in front of us. Where do we see the Venus forces? They become obvious in the 'beauty' that the human form, in its entirety, has. All maturing has as its crowning point the formation of beauty. |
Right Memory The weak side of Venus is losing herself in her own feelings. The strong side is empathy in feeling. If Venus can create some distance between her feeling and her higher Self she can learn to use her feeling as an organ of perception. Then she can learn from experiences of others and from her own in relation with spiritual growth. In this way she can obtain the right memory, which means seeing things the way they are and not just remembering her own feelings in the situation, but learning from it and making the right connections. By using this right memory she can help her fellow men find their way in the stream of spiritual evolution. In addition to the above mentioned exercise for Friday, one must do the "The Right Contemplation" exercise daily. The Right Contemplation This exercise is to be done every evening before going to sleep. Before your inner view you unroll the day backwards from the end to the beginning as if it were a film about somebody else, objectively. In the right contemplation exercise you judge with the higher Self. The Self looks at what you did, thought and felt; looks to see if you tried hard enough in practicing the exercises mentioned above; looks to see if you have been continuously aware of your place in the evolutionary stream; looks at your mistakes and imperfections; looks also how your immediate surroundings are coming along and where you can help. The Self also resolves to do better and searches ways which are within your possibilities but always working towards the high ideal. |
Mars Mangala |
Evolution Position: 4 Position from Earth: 5 Life Process Sequence: 3 Inner/Outer: Outer planets |
Cycle: 2 years Age: 42 to 49 years |
GrahaOrPhysicalDeity: Mangal AdhiOrMentalDeity: Prithvi PratyadiOrSoulDeity: Ksetrapal |
Defense, boldness, war, loyalty, verillity, growth | Movement of speaking | Nourishing | Conservation |
Metal: Iron Day: Tuesday Crystal: Ruby Cereal: Barley Tree: Oak |
Friends: Sun, Moon, Jupiter Enemies: Mercury Neutrals: Venus, Saturn |
It is also connected with Mars. Mars is an aggressive Planet, related to destruction. Nutrition has this same quality.Substances brought in with breathing, then warming, now must be broken down within the body. Nutrition has to do with breaking down of proteins, and building up new ones. Actually, the whole world of biochemical changes belongs to this life process. <br /> If a substance cannot be transformed, illnesses of deposit ensue, such as fat cholesterol, xanthomas, deposits of water (edema), uric acid crystals, (gout), sugar deposits (diabetes) etc. These illnesses are a weakened Mars. |
Right Deed The weak side of Mars is using uncontrolled action to solve problems. Immediate action without thinking the consequences through. The strong side is the fact that he can act; he is not afraid of acting. p>Mars must learn to think first, to control his actions (this also applies to words). He can start by asking himself if his intended action would disturb his fellow man. This does mean that he has to build in this moment of reflection. He must try to enlarge his vision so that he can oversee the consequences of his deeds. Only with vision and love can he come to the right deed which is always good for all of mankind.In addition to the above mentioned exercise for Tuesday, one must do the "The Right Contemplation" exercise daily. The Right Contemplation This exercise is to be done every evening before going to sleep. Before your inner view you unroll the day backwards from the end to the beginning as if it were a film about somebody else, objectively. In the right contemplation exercise you judge with the higher Self. The Self looks at what you did, thought and felt; looks to see if you tried hard enough in practicing the exercises mentioned above; looks to see if you have been continuously aware of your place in the evolutionary stream; looks at your mistakes and imperfections; looks also how your immediate surroundings are coming along and where you can help. The Self also resolves to do better and searches ways which are within your possibilities but always working towards the high ideal. |
Jupiter Guru |
Evolution Position: 6 Position from Earth: 6 Life Process Sequence: 2 Inner/Outer: Outer planets |
Cycle: 12 years Age: 49 to 56 years |
GrahaOrPhysicalDeity: Brihaspati AdhiOrMentalDeity: Indra PratyadiOrSoulDeity: Brahma |
Rulership, occupations, sky, wealth, oaths, treaties, matrimony | Movement of thinking | Warming | Combustion |
Metal: Tin Day: Thursday Crystal: Lapis Lazuli Cereal: Rye Tree: Maple |
Friends: Moon, Mars, Sun Enemies: Mercury, Venus Neutrals: Saturn |
Taking-in. This directs our attention to whatever increases body temperature. One such process is the influence of the thyroid gland. We all know that people who suffer from an under-secretion of the thyroid feel cold and are slow. Thinking is connected to the planet Jupiter. <br /> Substances taken in by breathing need to be absorbed more deeply. This happens when food is taken across the gut wall and into the inner organism, or when substances cross through the membranes into the cells. All of these passings, or ferryings, across walls require warmth, and create warmth. One of these ferrying processes is the ionic pump (such as the sodium potassium pump). Surprisingly 60% of the body's metabolic energy is generated just to keep these pumps going. Sodium and potassium are substances that make electricity flow. They also make our nervous system function, which ultimately allows us to think. Thinking is connected to the planet Jupiter. |
Right Habit The weak side of Jupiter is using his power as might through manipulation. His strong side is that he can oversee a huge amount of connections and can contain much at the same time. Jupiter must try to use his power for the good of mankind and not for personal purposes. He has the possibility to contain much so let him set high ideals. In doing this he must also remember to understand his fellow man and that 'little' problems are just as important as 'big' ones. In addition to the above mentioned exercise for Thursday, one must do the "The Right Contemplation" exercise daily. The Right Contemplation This exercise is to be done every evening before going to sleep. Before your inner view you unroll the day backwards from the end to the beginning as if it were a film about somebody else, objectively. In the right contemplation exercise you judge with the higher Self. The Self looks at what you did, thought and felt; looks to see if you tried hard enough in practicing the exercises mentioned above; looks to see if you have been continuously aware of your place in the evolutionary stream; looks at your mistakes and imperfections; looks also how your immediate surroundings are coming along and where you can help. The Self also resolves to do better and searches ways which are within your possibilities but always working towards the high ideal. |
Saturn Shani |
Evolution Position: 1 Position from Earth: 7 Life Process Sequence: 1 Inner/Outer: Outer planets |
Cycle: 30 years Age: 56 to 63 years |
GrahaOrPhysicalDeity: Shanaischara AdhiOrMentalDeity: Prajapati PratyadiOrSoulDeity: Yama |
Time, harvest, death, peace, endings, completion, tenacity, land or soil | Movement into upright posture | Breathing | Consumption |
Metal: Lead Day: Saturday Crystal: Onyx Cereal: Corn Tree: Conifer, Beech |
Friends: Mercury, Venus Enemies: Sun, Moon, Mars Neutrals: Jupiter |
Breathing is related to Saturn. Taking-in. Steiner emphasizes that this is an occult term, which signifies "intake" from the outside world; the beginning of digestion. It encompasses taking in something as spiritual as thought, light, or oxygen through the lungs; or as physical as taking in food. <br />All these must be transformed as they are accepted by the body. If too much enters that cannot be processed, it will cause damage or illness. A first step is to control quantity and what comes in. If you take-in too much untransformed warmth, you will get burnt, as in radiation illness. Uncontrolled intake of substances that overwhelm you can lead to addiction or, physically as in smoking, can lead to cancer. Lastly, if the body constantly fights overabundance, it gets used up; the typical process of aging. |
Right Option Saturn's strength is being able to discern the essentials and his weaker trait is that he is so convinced of his own opinion that he doesn't really listen. In the exercise 'the right opinion' one must quell one's own opinion to let the other (person or situation) enter one's being. That means that Saturn must let go of his rigidity, because even though he can easily find the essence he must learn to see that he does not always have all the facts. He must also learn not to be afraid to find that there are more facts than he can handle at that time and that by keeping inner calm and silence the essence will finally come to him. The fear arises out of self-interest and is not in service of mankind. In addition to the above mentioned exercise for Saturday, one must do the "The Right Contemplation" exercise daily. The Right Contemplation This exercise is to be done every evening before going to sleep. Before your inner view you unroll the day backwards from the end to the beginning as if it were a film about somebody else, objectively. In the right contemplation exercise you judge with the higher Self. The Self looks at what you did, thought and felt; looks to see if you tried hard enough in practicing the exercises mentioned above; looks to see if you have been continuously aware of your place in the evolutionary stream; looks at your mistakes and imperfections; looks also how your immediate surroundings are coming along and where you can help. The Self also resolves to do better and searches ways which are within your possibilities but always working towards the high ideal. |
Medicine Name | Guna/Quality | Rasa/Taste | Vipaka/Post Digestion Taste | Virya/Potency | Prabhava/Special Action | Karma/Actions | TherapeuticUsages | Description/Warning |
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Flaxseed/Linseed Alsi Linum Usitatissimum |
(Guru) Heavy, (Snigdha) Oily/Unctuous |
(Madhura) Sweet, (Tikka) Bitter |
(Katu) Pungent | Hot Potency |
V-P+K+ Alleviates vitiated blood. |
(Vaataghna) Removing disorders of Wind |
(Kustha) Diseases of Skin, (Prameha) Urinary disorders (Increased frequency and turbidity of urine), (Raktadosa/Raktisara/Raktavikara) Vitiation of blood and its components, (Siroroga) Diseases of head, (Krmiroga) Parasitic Infestation |
Description: Warning: It reduces semen and eye-sight. |
Cardamom - Green Elaichi - Chhoti Elettaria Cardamomum |
(Laghu) Light |
(Madhura) Sweet, (Katu) Pungent |
(Madhura) Sweet | Cold Potency |
V*P*K- |
(Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Mutra Virechaniya) Diuretic, (Anulomana) Downward Vayu movement, (Hridya) Cardiac Tonic, (Rucya) Stimulate taste, (Rocana) Stimulate appetite |
(Svasa) Asthma, (Kasa) Cough, (Chardi/Vami) Vomit, (Arsa) Piles, (Mutrakrcchra) Dysuria, (Aruci) Tastelessness |
Description: Warning: |
Fennel Seeds Saunf Foeniculum Vulgare Miller |
(Laghu) Light, (Ruksha) Dry/Ununctuous |
(Madhura) Sweet, (Katu) Pungent, (Tikka) Bitter |
(Madhura) Sweet | Cold Potency |
V-P-K- Cures weakened digestive fire. |
(Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Anulomana) Downward Vayu movement, (Balya) Strength Promoter, (Amadosahara) Restorer of impaired digestion and metabolism |
(Kasa) Cough, (Sula) Pain, (Agnimandya) Digestive impairment, (Pravahika) Dysentery, (Raktadosa/Raktisara/Raktavikara) Vitiation of blood and its components, (Arsa) Piles |
Description: Warning: |
Carom seeds/Bishop's weed Ajwain Trachyspermum Ammi |
(Laghu) Light, (Ruksha) Dry/Ununctuous, (Tikshna) Sharp |
(Katu) Pungent, (Tikka) Bitter |
(Katu) Pungent | Hot Potency |
V-P+K- |
(Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Krmighna) Anthelmintic/Parasiticide, (Sulahara) Pain killer, (Anulomana) Downward Vayu movement, (Pacana) Carminative, (Rucya) Stimulate taste, (Rocana) Stimulate appetite |
(Kustha) Diseases of Skin, (Sula) Pain, (Gulma) Phantom Tumor, (Udararoga) Diseases of abdomen (Ascites), (Adhmana) Flatulance with gurgling sound, (Anaha) Distension of abdomen due to obstruction to passage of urine and stools, (Krmiroga) Parasitic Infestation |
Description: Warning: |
Black Pepper Kali Mirch Piper Nigrum |
(Laghu) Light, (Ruksha) Dry/Ununctuous, (Tikshna) Sharp |
(Katu) Pungent, (Tikka) Bitter |
(Katu) Pungent | Hot Potency |
V-P+K- Green variety of Marica is sweeet in vipika and heavy. It eliminates Kapha. It does not increase Pitta. White variety of Marica is neither hot nor cold in potency. |
(Chedana) Chedana, (Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Pacana) Carminative, (Hridya) Cardiac Tonic, (Chedi) Cleanses Channel, (Jantunasana) Anti biotic, (Rucya) Stimulate taste, (Medohara) Fat Remove |
(Svasa) Asthma, (Sula) Pain, (Tvagroga) Skin disease, (Krmiroga) Parasitic Infestation |
Description: Warning: |
Clove Laung Syzygium Aromaticum |
(Laghu) Light, (Tikshna) Sharp |
(Katu) Pungent, (Tikka) Bitter |
(Katu) Pungent | Cold Potency |
V*P-K- Useful for Heart and Eyes. |
(Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Sulahara) Pain killer, (Pacana) Carminative, (Kasahara) Expectorant, (Rucya) Stimulate taste |
(Svasa) Asthma, (Kasa) Cough, (Ksaya) Phthisis/Wasting, (Sula) Pain, (Amlapitta/Ajirna) Dyspepsia/Hyperacidity, (Hikka) Hiccup, (Vibandha) Constipation, (Chardi/Vami) Vomit, (Adhmana) Flatulance with gurgling sound, (Anaha) Distension of abdomen due to obstruction to passage of urine and stools, (Trsna) Thirst |
Description: Warning: |
Cinnamon/Ceylon/ True or Soft Cinnamon Dalchini Cinnamimum Zeylanicum |
(Laghu) Light, (Ruksha) Dry/Ununctuous, (Tikshna) Sharp |
(Madhura) Sweet, (Katu) Pungent, (Tikka) Bitter |
(Katu) Pungent | Hot Potency |
V-P+K- |
(Rucya) Stimulate taste, (Visaghna) Anti poison |
(Hrdroga) Heart diseases, (Pinasa) Chronic Rhinitis, (Arsa) Piles, (Trsna) Thirst, (Basti roga) Diseases due to urinary system, (Krmiroga) Parasitic Infestation, (Kanthamukharoga) Diseases of Mouth and Throat, (Mukhasosa) Dry Mouth, (Sukradosa) Diseases of Semen |
Description: Warning: |
Indian Cinnamon Tejpatra Cinnamomum Tamala |
(Laghu) Light, (Tikshna) Sharp, (Pichchila) Cloudy/Slimy |
(Madhura) Sweet, (Katu) Pungent |
(Katu) Pungent | Hot Potency |
V-P*K- |
(Rucya) Stimulate taste |
(Pinasa) Chronic Rhinitis, (Arsa) Piles, (Aruci) Tastelessness, (Hrllasa) Angina pectoris (Heart issue) |
Description: Warning: |
Caraway Black Jira - Kala/Shah Carum Carvi |
(Laghu) Light, (Ruksha) Dry/Ununctuous |
(Katu) Pungent | (Katu) Pungent | Hot Potency |
V-P+K- It is Constipative. |
(Jvarahara) Febrifuge/Anti Pyretic/Refrigerant, (Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Pacana) Carminative, (Stambhana) Constipative, (Chakshusya) EyeTonic, (Sangrahi/Grahi) Digestive Stimulant, Carminative, and Constipative, (Rucya) Stimulate taste, (Sothahara) Anti Inflammatory |
(Agnimandya) Digestive impairment, (Grahaniroga) Malabsorption syndrome/Diseases of Small Intestine, (Gulma) Phantom Tumor, (Chardi/Vami) Vomit, (Adhmana) Flatulance with gurgling sound, (Jirnajvara) Fever (Chronic), (Krmiroga) Parasitic Infestation, (Uterus Clean) Cleans uterus |
Description: Warning: |
Cumin Seed Jira - Chitta Cuminum Cyminum |
(Laghu) Light, (Ruksha) Dry/Ununctuous, (Tikshna) Sharp |
(Katu) Pungent | (Katu) Pungent | Hot Potency |
V-P+K- It is Constipative. |
(Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Krmighna) Anthelmintic/Parasiticide, (Pacana) Carminative, (Stambhana) Constipative, (Chakshusya) EyeTonic, (Sangrahi/Grahi) Digestive Stimulant, Carminative, and Constipative, (Rucya) Stimulate taste, (Garbhashaya Vishodhana) Uterus Function Improver, (Pittala) Bilious |
(Agnimandya) Digestive impairment, (Gulma) Phantom Tumor, (Chardi/Vami) Vomit, (Adhmana) Flatulance with gurgling sound, (Atisara) Diarrhoea, (Krmiroga) Parasitic Infestation, (Uterus Clean) Cleans uterus |
Description: Warning: |
Small Fennel Jira - Mota Kala (Kalonji) Nigella Sativa |
(Laghu) Light, (Ruksha) Dry/Ununctuous |
(Katu) Pungent | (Katu) Pungent | Hot Potency |
V-P+K- It is Constipative. |
(Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Krmighna) Anthelmintic/Parasiticide, (Pacana) Carminative, (Hridya) Cardiac Tonic, (Stambhana) Constipative, (Chakshusya) EyeTonic, (Sangrahi/Grahi) Digestive Stimulant, Carminative, and Constipative, (Rucya) Stimulate taste, (Garbhashaya Vishodhana) Uterus Function Improver, (Pittala) Bilious, (Medhya) Brain Tonic |
(Gulma) Phantom Tumor, (Chardi/Vami) Vomit, (Adhmana) Flatulance with gurgling sound, (Atisara) Diarrhoea, (Uterus Clean) Cleans uterus |
Description: Warning: |
Fenugreek Methi seed Trigonella Foenum-graecum Linn |
(Snigdha) Oily/Unctuous | (Tikka) Bitter | (Katu) Pungent | Hot Potency |
V-P-K- It specifically decreases Vayu. |
(Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Hridya) Cardiac Tonic, (Rucya) Stimulate taste, (Recana) Laxative |
(Prameha) Urinary disorders (Increased frequency and turbidity of urine), (Sula) Pain, (Jvara) Fever, (Grahaniroga) Malabsorption syndrome/Diseases of Small Intestine, (Gulma) Phantom Tumor, (Vibandha) Constipation, (Arsa) Piles, (Aruci) Tastelessness, (Krmiroga) Parasitic Infestation, (Sukradosa) Diseases of Semen |
Description: Warning: |
Coriander, Cilantro Dhania Coriandrum Sativum Linn |
(Laghu) Light, (Snigdha) Oily/Unctuous |
(Madhura) Sweet, (Katu) Pungent, (Tikka) Bitter, (Kasaya) Astringent |
(Madhura) Sweet | Hot Potency |
V-P-K- Green dhania leaves are similar in properties to dried dhania. It has sweet taste. Specially, it alleviates/decreases Pitta. So, Green Coriander is NOT tridosha. |
(Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Mutra Virechaniya) Diuretic, (Pacana) Carminative, (Hridya) Cardiac Tonic, (Stambhana) Constipative, (Chakshusya) EyeTonic, (Sangrahi/Grahi) Digestive Stimulant, Carminative, and Constipative, (Rocana) Stimulate appetite |
(Svasa) Asthma, (Kasa) Cough, (Jvara) Fever, (Amlapitta/Ajirna) Dyspepsia/Hyperacidity, (Raktadosa/Raktisara/Raktavikara) Vitiation of blood and its components, (Chardi/Vami) Vomit, (Arsa) Piles, (Daha) Burning Sensation, (Atisara) Diarrhoea, (Trsna) Thirst, (Krmiroga) Parasitic Infestation |
Description: Warning: It reduces virility. It causes constipation. |
Saffron Kesar Crocus Sativus |
(Snigdha) Oily/Unctuous |
(Katu) Pungent, (Tikka) Bitter |
(Katu) Pungent | Hot Potency |
V-P-K- Happiness, It is constipative. |
(Rasayana) Rejuvenator, (Varnya) Complexion Promoter, (Jantunasana) Anti biotic, (Visaghna) Anti poison, (Harsana) Exhilaration |
(Kasa) Cough, (Nertaroga/Drstiroga/Aksiroga) Eye disease, (Vranas) Ulcer, (Chardi/Vami) Vomit, (Mutraghat) Urinary obstruction, (Udavarta) Upward movement of gases, (Siroroga) Diseases of head, (Suryavarta) Sinusitis, (Kantharoga) Diseases of throat, (Vyanga) Pigmentation disorder, (Sidma) Pityriasis versicolor, (Ardhava Bhedaka) Migraine, (Krmiroga) Parasitic Infestation |
Description: Warning: |
Turmeric Haldi Curcuma Longa |
(Ruksha) Dry/Ununctuous |
(Katu) Pungent, (Tikka) Bitter |
(Katu) Pungent | Hot Potency |
V*P-K- |
(Krmighna) Anthelmintic/Parasiticide, (Varnya) Complexion Promoter, (Kushthaghna) Cure Skin Diseases., (Visaghna) Anti poison |
(Kustha) Diseases of Skin, (Prameha) Urinary disorders (Increased frequency and turbidity of urine), (Pandu) Anaemia, (Sopha) Oedema, (Pinasa) Chronic Rhinitis, (Vranas) Ulcer, (Apaci) Chronic Lymphadenopathy/Scrofula, (Meha) Excessive flow of urine, (Tvagroga) Skin disease, (Sitapitta) Urticaria, (Madhumeha) Diabetes |
Description: Warning: |
Ginger Root Dried Adrak Dried/Sund Zingiber Officinale Roxb |
(Laghu) Light, (Snigdha) Oily/Unctuous |
(Katu) Pungent | (Madhura) Sweet | Hot Potency |
V-P*K- Promotes voice and sex desire. |
(Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Anulomana) Downward Vayu movement, (Pacana) Carminative, (Hridya) Cardiac Tonic, (Rucya) Stimulate taste, (Amadosahara) Restorer of impaired digestion and metabolism |
(Svasa) Asthma, (Kasa) Cough, (Sula) Pain, (Hrdroga) Heart diseases, (Agnimandya) Digestive impairment, (Pandu) Anaemia, (Sopha) Oedema, (Vibandha) Constipation, (Chardi/Vami) Vomit, (Udararoga) Diseases of abdomen (Ascites), (Arsa) Piles, (Adhmana) Flatulance with gurgling sound, (Anaha) Distension of abdomen due to obstruction to passage of urine and stools, (Amavata) Rheumatism, (Slipada) Filariasis |
Description: Warning: |
Ginger Root Green Adrak Fresh Zingiber Officinale Rosc |
(Guru) Heavy, (Ruksha) Dry/Ununctuous, (Tikshna) Sharp |
(Katu) Pungent | (Madhura) Sweet | Hot Potency |
V-P*K- * It is always useful if taken before food. * If taken along with kdhjika (vinegar) and (rock-salt), it works as a good dipana (digestive stimulant) and pacana (carminative). * If taken along with lavana (rock-salt), it alleviates vitiated and causes harsana (exhileration). |
(Vrishya/Vajikarana) Aphrodisiac, (Bhedana) Purgative, (Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Pacana) Carminative, (Hridya) Cardiac Tonic, (Rucya) Stimulate taste, (Harsana) Exhilaration, (Rocana) Stimulate appetite |
(Svasa) Asthma, (Kasa) Cough, (Sula) Pain, (Sopha) Oedema, (Hikka) Hiccup, (Vibandha) Constipation, (Chardi/Vami) Vomit, (Anaha) Distension of abdomen due to obstruction to passage of urine and stools, (Kantharoga) Diseases of throat |
Description: It shares the attributes of Dry Ginger (Sund). If it is taken with rock-salt (lavana), then it alleviates vitiated vayu. Warning: |
Long Pepper Dried Magha/Pippalimula Piper Longum Linn |
(Laghu) Light, (Snigdha) Oily/Unctuous |
(Madhura) Sweet, (Katu) Pungent, (Tikka) Bitter |
(Madhura) Sweet | Hot Potency |
V-P-K- It has excessively hot potency (virya). But Green Pippali has sweet taste, oily, and heavy. It's potency is cold and increases kapha. |
(Vrishya/Vajikarana) Aphrodisiac, (Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Rasayana) Rejuvenator, (Hridya) Cardiac Tonic, (Rucya) Stimulate taste, (Recana) Laxative |
(Svasa) Asthma, (Kasa) Cough, (Ksaya) Phthisis/Wasting, (Kustha) Diseases of Skin, (Prameha) Urinary disorders (Increased frequency and turbidity of urine), (Sula) Pain, (Jvara) Fever, (Gulma) Phantom Tumor, (Hikka) Hiccup, (Udararoga) Diseases of abdomen (Ascites), (Arsa) Piles, (Pliha) Splenic disease, (Amavata) Rheumatism, (Trsna) Thirst, (Amadosa) Impaired digestion and metabolism, (Krmiroga) Parasitic Infestation |
Description: Warning: |
Salt - Rock/HimalayanPink Loon - Dali wala Rock Salt |
(Laghu) Light, (Tikshna) Sharp |
(Madhura) Sweet | --- | Cold Potency |
V-P-K- |
(Vrishya/Vajikarana) Aphrodisiac, (Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Pacana) Carminative, (Hridya) Cardiac Tonic, (Sukshma) Subtle, (Abhishyandi) Obstructs channels of circulation., (Chakshusya) EyeTonic, (Rucya) Stimulate taste, (Srstamala) Elimination of waste products |
(Adhmana) Flatulance with gurgling sound |
Description: Warning: |
Salt - Black Loon - Kala Black salt |
(Laghu) Light, (Tikshna) Sharp, (Vishada) Clear/Non-Slimy |
(Patu/Lavana) Salty | --- | Hot Potency |
V-P+K* |
(Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Hridya) Cardiac Tonic, (Sukshma) Subtle, (Abhishyandi) Obstructs channels of circulation., (Rucya) Stimulate taste, (Srstamala) Elimination of waste products |
(Sula) Pain, (Vibandha) Constipation, (Anaha) Distension of abdomen due to obstruction to passage of urine and stools |
Description: Warning: |
Salt - Sea Loon - Samudra Sea Salt |
(Snigdha) Oily/Unctuous, (Tikshna) Sharp |
(Madhura) Sweet, (Katu) Pungent, (Tikka) Bitter |
(Madhura) Sweet | Hot Potency |
V-P+K+ |
(Bhedana) Purgative, (Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Sukshma) Subtle, (Abhishyandi) Obstructs channels of circulation., (Rucya) Stimulate taste, (Srstamala) Elimination of waste products |
Description: Warning: |
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Water - Sun/Moon Charged Pani - Sun/Moon Hamsodaka |
(Laghu) Light, (Snigdha) Oily/Unctuous |
--- | Cold Potency |
V-P-K- 1. It is like antariksa jala (water collected directly from the sky). 2. It is free from defects. 3. It is ANabhisyandi (which does not obstruct the channels of circulation). 4. It is like an ambrosia. |
(Rasayana) Rejuvenator, (Balya) Strength Promoter, (Medhya) Brain Tonic |
Description: Water which is exposed to the sun's rays during the day time and to the moon's rays at night is called hamsodaka. Warning: |
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Water- Boiled Pani - Boiled Boiled Water |
(Laghu) Light | --- | --- |
V-P-K- HOT WATER AFTER BOILING 1. When hot water is taken at night, it clears the adhesion of Kapha, help in the elimination of Vayu and removes indigestion immediately. 2. Water Reduced to 3/4 after boiling: Decreases Vayu. 3. Water Reduced to 1/2 after boiling: Decreases Pitta. It is useful in early winter, late winter, rainy season and spring season. 4. Water Reduced to 1/4 after boiling: Decreases Kapha. It is light, stimulates the power of digestion but constipative. It is useful in summer and autumn. 5. It is useful for Chronic Rhinitis (Pinasa), Cleans urinary tract (Cleans Basti), Flatulance with gurgling sound (Adhmana), Hiccup (Hikka), Intercostal neuralgia and pleurodynia (Parsva sula). 6. The water which is boiled and warm takes 48 minutes for digestion. COLD WATER AFTER BOILING 1. This water is always wholesome. 2. This water is harmful if stale (kept over night) and it becomes full of impurities (or polluted). It aggravates all the three dosas. If the water is boiled during the day time and kept over night, it becomes heavy. Similarly, if water is boiled at night and taken next day, it excessively aggravates/increases all the dosas. 3. The water which is boiled and cooled gets digested in one and a half hour. |
(Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Pacana) Carminative, (Stimulates power of digestion) Stimulates power of digestion |
(Pinasa) Chronic Rhinitis, (Hikka) Hiccup, (Adhmana) Flatulance with gurgling sound, (Parsva sula) Intercostal neuralgia and pleurodynia, (Cleans Basti) Cleans urinary tract |
Description: The water which is boiled, free from foam and movement. Warning: |
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Arjuna Arjon Terminalia Arjuna |
(Ruksha) Dry/Ununctuous | (Kasaya) Astringent | (Katu) Pungent | Cold Potency |
V*P-K- |
(Hridya) Cardiac Tonic |
(Ksaya) Phthisis/Wasting, (Prameha) Urinary disorders (Increased frequency and turbidity of urine), (Hrdroga) Heart diseases, (Raktadosa/Raktisara/Raktavikara) Vitiation of blood and its components, (Vranas) Ulcer, (Medoroga) Obesity, (Visa) Poison, (Trsna) Thirst, (Vyanga) Pigmentation disorder, (Asthibhagna) Bone fracture |
Description: Warning: |
Emblic Myrobalan Aula/Amla Emblica officinalis |
(Laghu) Light, (Ruksha) Dry/Ununctuous |
(Madhura) Sweet, (Amla) Sour, (Katu) Pungent, (Tikka) Bitter, (Kasaya) Astringent |
(Madhura) Sweet | Cold Potency |
V-P-K- Increases Plasma (Rasa) |
(Vrishya/Vajikarana) Aphrodisiac, (Rasayana) Rejuvenator, (Chakshusya) EyeTonic |
(Prameha) Urinary disorders (Increased frequency and turbidity of urine), (Raktapitta) Bleeding disorder, (Amlapitta/Ajirna) Dyspepsia/Hyperacidity, (Daha) Burning Sensation |
Description: Warning: |
Myrobalan Harar Terminalia Chebula Retz |
(Laghu) Light, (Ruksha) Dry/Ununctuous |
(Madhura) Sweet, (Amla) Sour, (Katu) Pungent, (Tikka) Bitter, (Kasaya) Astringent |
(Madhura) Sweet | Hot Potency |
V-P-K- It cures ALL diseases. Effects According to Different Modes of Use * If taken after meals, it quickly cures diseases caused by the aggravation of vayu, pitta and kapha as a result of unwholesome food and drinks. * When Haritaki is taken by chewing, it promotes the power of digestion. * When used in paste form it cleanses the bowels. * When used after boiling it produces constipative effect. * When used after roasting it cures the ailments caused by the intake of unwholesome food. |
(Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Rasayana) Rejuvenator, (Anulomana) Downward Vayu movement, (Hridya) Cardiac Tonic, (Kushthaghna) Cure Skin Diseases., (Chakshusya) EyeTonic, (Medhya) Brain Tonic |
(Svasa) Asthma, (Kamala) Jaundice, (Kasa) Cough, (Prameha) Urinary disorders (Increased frequency and turbidity of urine), (Sula) Pain, (Pandu) Anaemia, (Inflammation) Sotha, (Grahaniroga) Malabsorption syndrome/Diseases of Small Intestine, (Gulma) Phantom Tumor, (Hikka) Hiccup, (Vranas) Ulcer, (Vibandha) Constipation, (Chardi/Vami) Vomit, (Svarabheda) Hoarseness of voice, (Udararoga) Diseases of abdomen (Ascites), (Arsa) Piles, (Kandu) Itching, (Adhmana) Flatulance with gurgling sound, (Anaha) Distension of abdomen due to obstruction to passage of urine and stools, (Pliha) Splenic disease, (Aruci) Tastelessness, (Jirnajvara) Fever (Chronic), (Visamajvara) Fever (Intermittent), (Udavarta) Upward movement of gases, (Siroroga) Diseases of head, (Tamaka Svasa) Asthma (Bronchial Asthma), (Krmiroga) Parasitic Infestation |
Description: Use in Different Seasons * Summer season, it should be used with equal quantity of (jaggery). * Rainy season, it should be used by adding the sufficient quantity of saindhava (rock-salt). * Autumn season it should be taken with equal quantity of purified sarkara (sugar). * Beginning of Winter, it should be used with dry-ginger powder. * Late winter, it should be taken by adding long-pepper powder. * Spring season, it should be used with honey. Good Qualities of Dried Haritaki: * When put in water, it should sink * Freshness (freshly collected) * Dry * Compactness * Round in shape * Heaviness Good Qualities of Fresh Haritaki: * Matured but green * If the pulp is scraped with the help of a knife and taken, it should have taste sweet like jaggery with slightly astringent taste * Which has thick outer skin * Juicy * Have small seed It has 7 varieties: Jivanti: Life-promoting effects; golden in color and useful in all types of diseases. Putana: Purifying effect; it has a bigger seed and is useful in external application. Amrta: Ambrosia like properties; it has 3 segments and it is useful for purgation. Vijaya: Endows user with victory over diseases; it is like a tumba (elongated gourd) in shape. It cures all diseases. Abhaya: Takes away fear of diseases; it has 5 segments and it is useful in eye-diseases. Rohini: Exceeds in therapeutic utility; round in shape and it helps in healing ulcers. Cetaki: Conscious-promoting property; it has 3 segments. It is useful in recipes used in the form of powder. Warning: |
Beleric Myrobalan Bahera Terntinalia Belerica Roxb |
(Laghu) Light, (Ruksha) Dry/Ununctuous |
(Kasaya) Astringent | (Madhura) Sweet | Hot Potency |
V*P-K- Its seed-pulp is intoxicating. |
(Bhedana) Purgative, (Krmighna) Anthelmintic/Parasiticide, (Kasahara) Expectorant, (Chakshusya) EyeTonic, (Kesya) HairTonic |
(Kasa) Cough, (Vibandha) Constipation, (Chardi/Vami) Vomit, (Svarabheda) Hoarseness of voice, (Krmiroga) Parasitic Infestation |
Description: Warning: |
Withania somnifera Dunal Asgandh Withania somnifera Dunal |
(Laghu) Light |
(Tikka) Bitter, (Kasaya) Astringent |
(Madhura) Sweet | Hot Potency |
V-P*K- |
(Vrishya/Vajikarana) Aphrodisiac, (Rasayana) Rejuvenator |
(Ksaya) Phthisis/Wasting, (Inflammation) Sotha, (Daurbalya) Weakness, (Klaibya) Male impotence |
Description: Warning: |
Cardamom - Black Elaichi - Wadi/Moti Amomum subulatum |
(Laghu) Light, (Ruksha) Dry/Ununctuous, (Tikshna) Sharp |
(Katu) Pungent, (Tikka) Bitter |
(Katu) Pungent | Hot Potency |
V-P+K- |
(Angamarddaprasamana) Bodyache Relievers, (Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Rocana) Stimulate appetite |
(Svasa) Asthma, (Kasa) Cough, (Chardi/Vami) Vomit, (Kandu) Itching, (Trsna) Thirst, (Hrllasa) Angina pectoris (Heart issue), (Basti roga) Diseases due to urinary system, (Kanthamukharoga) Diseases of Mouth and Throat |
Description: Warning: |
Asfoetida Hing Ferula foetida |
(Tikshna) Sharp | (Katu) Pungent | (Katu) Pungent | Hot Potency |
V-P+K- |
(Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Krmighna) Anthelmintic/Parasiticide, (Anulomana) Downward Vayu movement, (Pacana) Carminative, (Hridya) Cardiac Tonic, (Rucya) Stimulate taste |
(Sula) Pain, (Hrdroga) Heart diseases, (Agnimandya) Digestive impairment, (Gulma) Phantom Tumor, (Udararoga) Diseases of abdomen (Ascites), (Sularoga) Gastric Ulcer/Duodenal ulcer/Colic, (Adhmana) Flatulance with gurgling sound, (Anaha) Distension of abdomen due to obstruction to passage of urine and stools, (Krmiroga) Parasitic Infestation |
Description: Warning: |
Licorice Root Mulathi/Jethimadh Glycyrrhiza glabra |
(Guru) Heavy, (Snigdha) Oily/Unctuous |
(Madhura) Sweet | (Madhura) Sweet | Cold Potency |
V-P-K* |
(Vrishya/Vajikarana) Aphrodisiac, (Varnya) Complexion Promoter, (Balya) Strength Promoter, (Chakshusya) EyeTonic |
(Kasa) Cough, (Ksaya) Phthisis/Wasting, (Raktapitta) Bleeding disorder, (Vranas) Ulcer, (Chardi/Vami) Vomit, (Svarabheda) Hoarseness of voice, (Vatarakta/Adhyavata) Gout, (Trsna) Thirst |
Description: Warning: |
Indian Senna Sarnapatta/Sanaya Cassia angustifolia |
(Laghu) Light, (Ruksha) Dry/Ununctuous, (Tikshna) Sharp |
(Katu) Pungent, (Tikka) Bitter, (Kasaya) Astringent |
(Katu) Pungent | Hot Potency |
V*P-K* |
(Recana) Laxative |
(Vibandha) Constipation, (Udararoga) Diseases of abdomen (Ascites) |
Description: Warning: |
Nardus root Billilotan/Balchhar Nardostachys jatamansi |
(Laghu) Light |
(Tikka) Bitter, (Kasaya) Astringent |
(Katu) Pungent | Cold Potency |
V-P-K- |
(Nidrakara) Hypnotic, (Varnya) Complexion Promoter, (Kushthaghna) Cure Skin Diseases., (Tridosha) Tridosha, (Medhya) Brain Tonic |
(Kustha) Diseases of Skin, (Raktadosa/Raktisara/Raktavikara) Vitiation of blood and its components, (Daha) Burning Sensation, (Visarpa) Erysepales, (Manasroga) Mental disorders, (Anidra) Insomnia |
Description: Warning: |
Asparagus Satavar Asparagus racemosus |
(Guru) Heavy, (Snigdha) Oily/Unctuous |
(Madhura) Sweet, (Tikka) Bitter |
(Madhura) Sweet | Cold Potency |
V-P-K* |
(Vrishya/Vajikarana) Aphrodisiac, (Rasayana) Rejuvenator, (Balya) Strength Promoter, (Hridya) Cardiac Tonic, (Chakshusya) EyeTonic, (Medhya) Brain Tonic, (Stanya Kara) Milk Increase, (KaphaVatAghna) Kapha & Vata Balance, (AgniPustiKara) Nourishment to Agni |
(Ksaya) Phthisis/Wasting, (Raktapitta) Bleeding disorder, (Amlapitta/Ajirna) Dyspepsia/Hyperacidity, (Gulma) Phantom Tumor, (Raktadosa/Raktisara/Raktavikara) Vitiation of blood and its components, (Svarabheda) Hoarseness of voice, (Vatarakta/Adhyavata) Gout, (Arsa) Piles, (Atisara) Diarrhoea, (Visarpa) Erysepales, (Parinamsula) Duodenal ulcer, (Stanya dosa) Aversion to breast milk, (Stanya ksaya) Decrease in breast milk, (Vaata Jvara) Fever (due to Vaata |
Description: Warning: |
Gum-gugul/Indian Bdellium Guggal Commiphora mukul |
(Laghu) Light, (Sara) Mobile, (Vishada) Clear/Non-Slimy |
(Katu) Pungent, (Tikka) Bitter, (Kasaya) Astringent |
(Katu) Pungent | Hot Potency |
V-P-K- Fresh Guggulu is nourishing and aphrodisiac. Fresh guggulu is golden in color and has a fragrance. Old Guggulu is exceedingly lekhana (depleting). Old guggulu emits a foul smell and is devoid of its natural color. |
(Vrishya/Vajikarana) Aphrodisiac, (Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Rasayana) Rejuvenator, (Varnya) Complexion Promoter, (Balya) Strength Promoter, (Medohara) Fat Remove |
(Kustha) Diseases of Skin, (Prameha) Urinary disorders (Increased frequency and turbidity of urine), (Sopha) Oedema, (Vranas) Ulcer, (Arsa) Piles, (Apaci) Chronic Lymphadenopathy/Scrofula, (Medoroga) Obesity, (Meha) Excessive flow of urine, (Amavata) Rheumatism, (Gandamala) Cervical Lymphadenitis, (Vatavyadi) Diseases due to Vata dosha/ Neurological disorders, (Granthi) Cyst, (Asthibhagna) Bone fracture |
Description: Warning: The patient who is using guggulu should refrain from sour things, sharp things, things that are indigestible, sexual act, exhaustion, exposure to sun, alcoholic drinks and anger if he desires to have the prescribed therapeutic effects of this drug. |
The Sweet Flag Varch/Ghodavaca Acarus calamus |
(Laghu) Light, (Tikshna) Sharp |
(Katu) Pungent, (Tikka) Bitter |
(Katu) Pungent | Hot Potency |
V-P*K- 1-2 gm. of the drug in powder form is used to induce vomiting. |
(Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Kanthya) Useful for Throat, (Krmighna) Anthelmintic/Parasiticide, (Medhya) Brain Tonic |
(Svasa) Asthma, (Kasa) Cough, (Sula) Pain, (Vibandha) Constipation, (Adhmana) Flatulance with gurgling sound, (Apasmara) Epilepsy, (Unmada) Mania, (Karnasrava) Ottotthoea, (Smrti daurbalya) Weak memory, (Bhuta) Attacks by evil spirits |
Description: Warning: |
Hellebore Karru, Kutki Picrorhiza kurroa |
(Laghu) Light |
(Katu) Pungent, (Tikka) Bitter |
(Katu) Pungent | Hot Potency |
V*P-K- |
(Bhedana) Purgative, (Jvarahara) Febrifuge/Anti Pyretic/Refrigerant, (Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Hridya) Cardiac Tonic, (Recana) Laxative |
(Svasa) Asthma, (Kamala) Jaundice, (Kustha) Diseases of Skin, (Jvara) Fever, (Daha) Burning Sensation, (Visamajvara) Fever (Intermittent) |
Description: Warning: |
Thyme Leaved Gratiola Brahmibuti Bacopa monnieri |
(Laghu) Light, (Sara) Mobile |
(Madhura) Sweet, (Tikka) Bitter, (Kasaya) Astringent |
(Madhura) Sweet | Cold Potency |
V-P*K- |
(Prajasthapana) Anebolic, (Rasayana) Rejuvenator, (Visaghna) Anti poison, (Recana) Laxative, (Medhya) Brain Tonic |
(Kasa) Cough, (Kustha) Diseases of Skin, (Jvara) Fever, (Pandu) Anaemia, (Sopha) Oedema, (Raktadosa/Raktisara/Raktavikara) Vitiation of blood and its components, (Meha) Excessive flow of urine, (Visa) Poison, (Smrti vardhaka) Memory enhancer |
Description: Warning: |
Camphor (Natural) Karpur Cinnamomum camphora, Dryobalanops aromatica |
(Laghu) Light, (Snigdha) Oily/Unctuous, (Tikshna) Sharp |
(Madhura) Sweet, (Katu) Pungent, (Tikka) Bitter |
(Katu) Pungent | Cold Potency |
V-P-K- |
(Vrishya/Vajikarana) Aphrodisiac, (Lekhaniya) Reducing Corpulency, (Madaka) Intoxicant, (Vedanasthapana) Anodyne/Analgesic, (Pacana) Carminative, (Hridya) Cardiac Tonic, (Chakshusya) EyeTonic, (Medhya) Brain Tonic |
(Svasa) Asthma, (Kasa) Cough, (Kustha) Diseases of Skin, (Agnimandya) Digestive impairment, (Kandu) Itching, (Adhmana) Flatulance with gurgling sound, (Visa) Poison, (Daha) Burning Sensation, (Klaibya) Male impotence, (Atisara) Diarrhoea, (Amavata) Rheumatism, (Aruci) Tastelessness, (Dantasula) Toothache, (Trsna) Thirst, (Parsva sula) Intercostal neuralgia and pleurodynia, (Danatapuya) Pyorrhoea, (Jirnapratisyaya) Chronic sinusitis, (Kantharoga) Diseases of throat, (Sanshisula) Joint pain, (Vicarcika) Eczema, (Visucika) Gastro-enteritis with peircing pain, (Vrkkaroga) Renal disorder, (Krmiroga) Parasitic Infestation |
Description: There are 2 kinds of Karpura: Pakva and Apakva. Pakva is from Cinnamomum camphora and the Apakva from Dryobalanops aromatica. Both are used in Ayurveda. Apakva was used more in medicine than Pakva. Warning: Kapura is toxic in large doses; sometimes even 2 grams. |
Cowhage Tatgajuli, Kewanch Mucuna prurita |
(Guru) Heavy, (Snigdha) Oily/Unctuous |
(Madhura) Sweet, (Tikka) Bitter |
(Madhura) Sweet | Cold Potency |
V-P-K- |
(Vrishya/Vajikarana) Aphrodisiac, (Brimhaneeya) Nutritives, (Balya) Strength Promoter |
(Raktapitta) Bleeding disorder, (Raktadosa/Raktisara/Raktavikara) Vitiation of blood and its components, (Daurbalya) Weakness, (Vatavyadi) Diseases due to Vata dosha/ Neurological disorders, (Dustavrana) Non-healing ulcer |
Description: Warning: |
Indian Maddar Manjistha Rubia cordifolia |
(Guru) Heavy |
(Madhura) Sweet, (Tikka) Bitter, (Kasaya) Astringent |
(Katu) Pungent | Hot Potency |
V-P-K* |
(Vrishya/Vajikarana) Aphrodisiac, (Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Krmighna) Anthelmintic/Parasiticide, (Rasayana) Rejuvenator, (Visha) Toxic, (Varnya) Complexion Promoter, (Kushthaghna) Cure Skin Diseases., (Sonitasthapana) Alterative/Blood-Purifier, (Stambhana) Constipative |
(Kustha) Diseases of Skin, (Prameha) Urinary disorders (Increased frequency and turbidity of urine), (Sopha) Oedema, (Raktadosa/Raktisara/Raktavikara) Vitiation of blood and its components, (Nertaroga/Drstiroga/Aksiroga) Eye disease, (Vranas) Ulcer, (Yonidosa) Disorder of female genital tract, (Arsa) Piles, (Meha) Excessive flow of urine, (Visarpa) Erysepales, (Vyanga) Pigmentation disorder, (Sarpadansha) Snake bites, (Slesmaja sotha) Inflammation due to kapha dosa |
Description: Warning: |
Cork Swallow-wort Jivanti Leptadenia reticulata |
(Laghu) Light, (Snigdha) Oily/Unctuous |
(Madhura) Sweet, (Kasaya) Astringent |
(Madhura) Sweet | Cold Potency |
V-P-K- |
(Vrishya/Vajikarana) Aphrodisiac, (Rasayana) Rejuvenator, (Stanya Janana) Galactagogue, (Brimhaneeya) Nutritives, (Balya) Strength Promoter, (Chakshusya) EyeTonic, (Sangrahi/Grahi) Digestive Stimulant, Carminative, and Constipative, (Visaghna) Anti poison |
(Kasa) Cough, (Ksaya) Phthisis/Wasting, (Raktapitta) Bleeding disorder, (Jvara) Fever, (Nertaroga/Drstiroga/Aksiroga) Eye disease, (Vranas) Ulcer, (Daha) Burning Sensation, (Atisara) Diarrhoea, (Trsna) Thirst, (Mukharoga) Diseases of mouth, (Sosa) Cachexia |
Description: Warning: |
Symplocos bark Lodhar Symplocos racemosa |
(Laghu) Light | (Kasaya) Astringent | (Katu) Pungent | Cold Potency |
V*P-K- |
(Bhedana) Purgative, (Chakshusya) EyeTonic, (Sangrahi/Grahi) Digestive Stimulant, Carminative, and Constipative, (Recana) Laxative |
(Raktapitta) Bleeding disorder, (Jvara) Fever, (Sopha) Oedema, (Raktadosa/Raktisara/Raktavikara) Vitiation of blood and its components, (Nertaroga/Drstiroga/Aksiroga) Eye disease, (Atisara) Diarrhoea |
Description: Warning: |
Castor oil plant Erand Ricinus communis |
(Snigdha) Oily/Unctuous, (Sukshma) Subtle, (Tikshna) Sharp |
(Madhura) Sweet, (Katu) Pungent, (Kasaya) Astringent |
(Madhura) Sweet | Hot Potency |
V*P+K* |
(Bhedana) Purgative, (Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Anulomana) Downward Vayu movement, (Medohara) Fat Remove, (Sroto Shodhana) Channel cleanser, (Vayasthapana) Anti aging |
(Yakrdroga) Disease of liver, (Vibandha) Constipation, (Amavata) Rheumatism, (Katigraha) Stiffness of lumbar region, (Sitanga) Coldness in the body |
Description: Warning: |
Holy Basil Tulsi Ocimum sanctum |
(Laghu) Light, (Ruksha) Dry/Ununctuous, (Tikshna) Sharp |
(Katu) Pungent, (Tikka) Bitter |
--- | Hot Potency |
V-P+K- * Wild Tulsi is best among Ram, Krishna, and Wild. * Whole plant is Pittavardhini (Pitta increase). * Leaves are Pittahara (Decrease) * Seeds are Kaphahara, Vatahara, Pittahara (Decrease). |
(Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Krmighna) Anthelmintic/Parasiticide, (Hridya) Cardiac Tonic |
(Svasa) Asthma, (Kasa) Cough, (Kustha) Diseases of Skin, (Hikka) Hiccup, (Chardi/Vami) Vomit, (Arsa) Piles, (Visa) Poison, (Mutrakrcchra) Dysuria, (Aruci) Tastelessness, (Parsva sula) Intercostal neuralgia and pleurodynia, (Pratisyaya) Sinusitis, (Krmiroga) Parasitic Infestation, (Parsva Ruk) Pain in side of chest |
Description: Warning: It causes burning sensation (daha). |
Caltrops Bhakhra Tribulus terrestris |
(Guru) Heavy, (Snigdha) Oily/Unctuous |
(Madhura) Sweet, (Tikka) Bitter |
(Madhura) Sweet | Hot Potency |
V-P*K* |
(Svasa) Asthma, (Kasa) Cough, (Prameha) Urinary disorders (Increased frequency and turbidity of urine), (Hrdroga) Heart diseases, (Raktadosa/Raktisara/Raktavikara) Vitiation of blood and its components, (Mutrakrcchra) Dysuria, (Cleans Basti) Cleans urinary tract |
Description: Warning: |
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The lemon of India Nimbu Citrus limon |
(Laghu) Light | (Amla) Sour | (Amla) Sour | Hot Potency |
V-P+K- |
(Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Pacana) Carminative |
(Sula) Pain, (Agnimandya) Digestive impairment, (Vibandha) Constipation, (Chardi/Vami) Vomit, (Udararoga) Diseases of abdomen (Ascites), (Aruci) Tastelessness, (Trsna) Thirst, (Visucika) Gastro-enteritis with peircing pain, (Krmiroga) Parasitic Infestation |
Description: Warning: |
Celery Valjawain, Ajmod Apium graveolens |
(Laghu) Light, (Ruksha) Dry/Ununctuous |
(Katu) Pungent, (Kasaya) Astringent |
(Katu) Pungent | Hot Potency |
V-P*K- Ther Usage: 1164 pdf of main. Mastiskadaurbalya (Neurosthenia), Prsthasula (Lumbago), Fever due to Kapha dosa. |
(Dipana) Digestive Stimulant |
(Sula) Pain, (Sopha) Oedema, (Yakrdroga) Disease of liver, (Hikka) Hiccup, (Vatarakta/Adhyavata) Gout, (Udararoga) Diseases of abdomen (Ascites), (Pliha) Splenic disease, (Mutraghat) Urinary obstruction, (Siroroga) Diseases of head, (Asmari) Calculus, (Grdhrasi) Sciatica, (Parsva sula) Intercostal neuralgia and pleurodynia, (Yakrtplihavrddhi) Enlargement of liver and spleen, (Basti roga) Diseases due to urinary system, (Pliha Vrddhi) Enlargement of spleen, (Yakrt Vrddhi) Enlargement of liver, (Jalodara) Ascites |
Description: Warning: |
Sesame, Gingelly-oil Seeds Til Sesamum indicum |
(Guru) Heavy, (Snigdha) Oily/Unctuous, (Sukshma) Subtle |
(Madhura) Sweet, (Katu) Pungent, (Tikka) Bitter, (Kasaya) Astringent |
(Madhura) Sweet | Hot Potency |
V-P+K+ Among the different types of tila, the black variety is the best, the white variety is middling and other varieties are inferior in quality. |
(Vrishya/Vajikarana) Aphrodisiac, (Mutra Sangrahaniya) Antidiuretic, (Rasayana) Rejuvenator, (Varnya) Complexion Promoter, (Snehopaga) Udvartana/Unction Helpers, (Balya) Strength Promoter, (Kesya) HairTonic, (Sangrahi/Grahi) Digestive Stimulant, Carminative, and Constipative, (Visaghna) Anti poison, (Pittala) Bilious, (Medhya) Brain Tonic |
(Svasa) Asthma, (Kasa) Cough, (Ksaya) Phthisis/Wasting, (Kustha) Diseases of Skin, (Sirah sula) Headache, (Pravahika) Dysentery, (Gulma) Phantom Tumor, (Pinasa) Chronic Rhinitis, (Hikka) Hiccup, (Raktadosa/Raktisara/Raktavikara) Vitiation of blood and its components, (Nertaroga/Drstiroga/Aksiroga) Eye disease, (Vranas) Ulcer, (Vatarakta/Adhyavata) Gout, (Udararoga) Diseases of abdomen (Ascites), (Anaha) Distension of abdomen due to obstruction to passage of urine and stools, (Pliha) Splenic disease, (Atisara) Diarrhoea, (Asmari) Calculus, (Granthi) Cyst, (Trsna) Thirst, (Parsva sula) Intercostal neuralgia and pleurodynia, (Mukharoga) Diseases of mouth, (Unmada) Mania, (Pratisyaya) Sinusitis, (Visarpa) Erysepales, (Nadi vrana) Sinus, (Galaganda) Goiter, (Krmiroga) Parasitic Infestation |
Description: - Menorrhagia (Pradara) - Yoni sula - Dantaharsa (Morbid sensitiveness of the teeth) Warning: |
Tamarind Imli Tamarindus indica |
(Guru) Heavy, (Ruksha) Dry/Ununctuous, (Sara) Mobile |
(Madhura) Sweet, (Amla) Sour, (Kasaya) Astringent |
(Amla) Sour | Hot Potency |
V-P*K* Unripe Imli is heavy. It decreases Vaata but vitiates/disturbs pitta, kapha and blood. Ripe Imli is laxative and appetizer. It is a digestive stimulant and it cleanses the urinary bladder. Dried Imli is hrdya (cardiac tonic). It cures srama (exhaustion), bhrtinti (giddiness), trstla (morbid thirst) and klama (mental fatigue). It is light. |
(Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Hridya) Cardiac Tonic |
(Agnimandya) Digestive impairment, (Udararoga) Diseases of abdomen (Ascites), (Nadi vrana) Sinus, (Karna sula) Otalgia, (Cleans Basti) Cleans urinary tract |
Description: Warning: |
Garlic Lasan Allium sativum |
(Guru) Heavy, (Snigdha) Oily/Unctuous, (Sara) Mobile, (Tikshna) Sharp, (Pichchila) Cloudy/Slimy |
(Madhura) Sweet, (Katu) Pungent |
(Katu) Pungent | Hot Potency |
V-P+K- |
(Vrishya/Vajikarana) Aphrodisiac, (Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Rasayana) Rejuvenator, (Varnya) Complexion Promoter, (Pacana) Carminative, (Balya) Strength Promoter, (Hridya) Cardiac Tonic, (Chakshusya) EyeTonic, (Jantunasana) Anti biotic, (Recana) Laxative, (Medhya) Brain Tonic |
(Svasa) Asthma, (Kasa) Cough, (Ksaya) Phthisis/Wasting, (Kustha) Diseases of Skin, (Sula) Pain, (Hrdroga) Heart diseases, (Jvara) Fever, (Sopha) Oedema, (Gulma) Phantom Tumor, (Pinasa) Chronic Rhinitis, (Hikka) Hiccup, (Raktadosa/Raktisara/Raktavikara) Vitiation of blood and its components, (Vibandha) Constipation, (Arsa) Piles, (Medoroga) Obesity, (Aruci) Tastelessness, (Visamajvara) Fever (Intermittent), (Vatavyadi) Diseases due to Vata dosha/ Neurological disorders, (Apasmara) Epilepsy, (Unmada) Mania, (Kantharoga) Diseases of throat, (Visucika) Gastro-enteritis with peircing pain, (Karna sula) Otalgia, (Trika sula) Pain in sacral region, (Pliha Vrddhi) Enlargement of spleen, (Asthibhagna) Bone fracture, (Krmiroga) Parasitic Infestation |
Description: Warning: * It suppresses power of digestion. * Anyone using garlic should avoid exercise, exposure to sun, anger, water in excess, milk and jiggery. |
Onion Piyaj Allium cepa |
(Snigdha) Oily/Unctuous |
(Madhura) Sweet, (Katu) Pungent |
(Madhura) Sweet | Hot Potency |
V-P*K- * It has properties similar to Garlic but it (onion) does not increase pitta in excess. * It alleviates vaata (which is not combined with other aggravated doshas). * It is NOT very hot potency. |
(Vrishya/Vajikarana) Aphrodisiac, (Rasayana) Rejuvenator, (Balya) Strength Promoter, (Rocana) Stimulate appetite |
(Ksaya) Phthisis/Wasting, (Jvara) Fever, (Sopha) Oedema, (Vidradhi) Abscess |
Description: Warning: |
Spearmint Pahari pudina Mentha viridis |
(Laghu) Light, (Ruksha) Dry/Ununctuous, (Tikshna) Sharp |
(Katu) Pungent | (Katu) Pungent | Hot Potency |
V-P-K- |
(Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Mutra Virechaniya) Diuretic, (Balya) Strength Promoter, (Rocana) Stimulate appetite |
(Svasa) Asthma, (Kasa) Cough, (Sula) Pain, (Jvara) Fever, (Agnimandya) Digestive impairment, (Amlapitta/Ajirna) Dyspepsia/Hyperacidity, (Grahaniroga) Malabsorption syndrome/Diseases of Small Intestine, (Hikka) Hiccup, (Chardi/Vami) Vomit, (Adhmana) Flatulance with gurgling sound, (Mutrakrcchra) Dysuria, (Atisara) Diarrhoea, (Aruci) Tastelessness, (Jirnajvara) Fever (Chronic), (Visucika) Gastro-enteritis with peircing pain, (Kasthaartava) Dysmenorrhoea, (Prasutijvara) Fever (Puerperal), (Mada) Intoxication, (Hanustambha) Lockjaw, (Krmiroga) Parasitic Infestation |
Description: Warning: |
Psyllium seed Isabgol Plantago Ovota |
(Guru) Heavy, (Snigdha) Oily/Unctuous, (Pichchila) Cloudy/Slimy |
(Madhura) Sweet | (Madhura) Sweet | Cold Potency |
V-P-K* * Psyllium can be taken in buttermilk (lassi) in case of diarrhea. * Psyllium can be taken in warm milk in case of constipation. |
(Vrishya/Vajikarana) Aphrodisiac, (Dahaprasamana) Curatives of Burning syndrome, (Rasayana) Rejuvenator, (Balya) Strength Promoter, (Recana) Laxative |
(Jvara) Fever, (Pravahika) Dysentery, (Vibandha) Constipation, (Atisara) Diarrhoea, (Amatisara) Diarrhoea due to indigestion |
Description: The seeds swell with mucilage in the colon, which absorbs bacteria and toxins, soothes inflamed mucous membranes and moistens dryness. Psyllium seeds, however, may cause griping. They may be replaced with psyllium husks, which are a superior medicinal, or balanced by an aromatic like ginger or fennel. Warning: The heavy property of psyllium tends to reduce Agni, and so for long term usage balancing it out with a digestive stimulant would be recommended anyway. |
Indian Aloe Mussabar Aloe barbadensis |
(Sheeta) Cold | (Katu) Pungent | (Katu) Pungent | Cold Potency |
V*P-K- |
(Bhedana) Purgative |
(Raktapitta) Bleeding disorder, (Jvara) Fever, (Yakrdroga) Disease of liver, (Vibandha) Constipation, (Udararoga) Diseases of abdomen (Ascites), (Tvagroga) Skin disease, (Pliha) Splenic disease, (Granthi) Cyst, (Visphota) Blister, (Kasthaartava) Dysmenorrhoea, (Yakrtplihavrddhi) Enlargement of liver and spleen, (Pliha Vrddhi) Enlargement of spleen, (Yakrt Vrddhi) Enlargement of liver |
Description: Warning: |
Rose Gulab Rosa centifolia |
(Laghu) Light |
(Tikka) Bitter, (Kasaya) Astringent |
(Katu) Pungent | Cold Potency |
V-P-K- * It is pleasing to Mind. * It removes foul smell of body. * It also removes inauspiciousness. * The water (after distillation) of rose alleviates/decreases exhaustion. |
(Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Varnya) Complexion Promoter, (Pacana) Carminative, (Hridya) Cardiac Tonic, (Stambhana) Constipative, (Chakshusya) EyeTonic, (Sukrala/Sukra Utpattikara) Semen Generator |
(Kustha) Diseases of Skin, (Raktapitta) Bleeding disorder, (Raktadosa/Raktisara/Raktavikara) Vitiation of blood and its components, (Visa) Poison, (Daha) Burning Sensation |
Description: Warning: |
Clarified butter Ghee Clarified butter |
(Guru) Heavy, (Snigdha) Oily/Unctuous, (Mrudu) Soft |
(Madhura) Sweet | (Madhura) Sweet | Cold Potency |
V-P-K+ * Ghee prepared from Cow's milk is the best. * Ghee prepared from Buffalo's milk cures Raktapitta (Bleeding disorder). * Ghee prepared directly from milk is refreshing. It cures eye diseases and daha (burning sensation), Raktapitta (Bleeding disorder), Fainting. * Preserved ghee (10 or more years) alleviates/decreases all 3 doshas (Vaata, Pitta, and Kapha). It is purgative, cures ulcers, cataract,chronic cold, asthma, fainting, obstinate skin diseases Including leprosy, poisoning, unmada (insanity), burning syndrome, epilepsy, colic pain in female genital tract, ear, eye and head, oedema, and fever. It is purgative. Preserved Ghee of 100 years cures afflictions by evil spirits. |
(Vrishya/Vajikarana) Aphrodisiac, (Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Rasayana) Rejuvenator, (Vishaghna) AntiToxic, (Balya) Strength Promoter, (Abhishyandi) Obstructs channels of circulation., (Chakshusya) EyeTonic, (Rucya) Stimulate taste, (AgniDipana) Digestive stimulant Agni, (Ojas/Tejas) VitalFluid/Semen |
(Ksaya) Phthisis/Wasting, (Sula) Pain, (Amlapitta/Ajirna) Dyspepsia/Hyperacidity, (Vranas) Ulcer, (Anaha) Distension of abdomen due to obstruction to passage of urine and stools, (Visa) Poison, (Udavarta) Upward movement of gases, (Unmada) Mania, (Visarpa) Erysepales |
Description: Warning: Ghee is not very useful in tuberculosis, young age, old age, in diseases caused by kapha, in the Ama stage of diseases, cholera, constipation, alcoholism, fever and in the suppression of the power of digestion. |
Oil - Sesamum/Gingelly Taila - Tila Sesamum indicum oil |
(Guru) Heavy, (Snigdha) Oily/Unctuous, (Sara) Mobile, (Sukshma) Subtle |
(Madhura) Sweet | (Madhura) Sweet | Hot Potency |
V-P*K* * Useful for people with Vaata prakriti. * It is used in the form of sprinkling, massage, bath, enema, drinking through mouth, inhalation, ear drop, and pouring over eyes. It is used in food and drinks for the alleviation of vayu. * It is useful in excised, incised, dislocated, macerated, lacerated, ulcerated, pressed, fractured, broken, perforated, burnt, separated and scraped wounds and injury and eating away by wild animals. |
(Sandhaneeya) Wound Healer, (Vrishya/Vajikarana) Aphrodisiac, (Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Vyavayi) Vyavayi, (Stanya Janana) Galactagogue, (Balya) Strength Promoter, (Vikasi) Vikasi, (Chakshusya) EyeTonic, (Kesya) HairTonic, (Recana) Laxative, (Medhya) Brain Tonic |
(Sula) Pain, (Sirah sula) Headache, (Vranas) Ulcer, (Yonidosa) Disorder of female genital tract, (Kandu) Itching, (Meha) Excessive flow of urine, (Daurbalya) Weakness, (Dantasula) Toothache, (Agnidagdha) Burn injury, (Ardita) Facial palsy, (Karna sula) Otalgia, (Vranashodhaka and Ropaka) Wound healing property, (Asthibhagna) Bone fracture, (Krmiroga) Parasitic Infestation, (Paksaghata) Paralysis, (Puyameha) Gonorrhoea, (Ear disease) Ear diseases |
Description: Warning: |
Oil - Coconut Taila - Nariyal Cocos nucifera |
(Guru) Heavy, (Snigdha) Oily/Unctuous |
(Madhura) Sweet | (Madhura) Sweet | Cold Potency |
V-P-K+ * Useful for people with Pitta prakriti. |
(Kesya) HairTonic | (Pama) Eczema |
Description: Warning: |
Oil - Mustard Taila - Sarson Brassica campestris |
(Laghu) Light, (Snigdha) Oily/Unctuous, (Tikshna) Sharp |
(Katu) Pungent, (Tikka) Bitter |
(Katu) Pungent | Hot Potency |
V-P*K- * It vitiates pitta and blood. * Useful for people with Kapha prakriti. |
(Angamarddaprasamana) Bodyache Relievers, (Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Krmighna) Anthelmintic/Parasiticide, (Lekhaniya) Reducing Corpulency, (Mutra Virechaniya) Diuretic, (Vedanasthapana) Anodyne/Analgesic |
(Kustha) Diseases of Skin, (Nertaroga/Drstiroga/Aksiroga) Eye disease, (Vranas) Ulcer, (Arsa) Piles, (Kandu) Itching, (Meha) Excessive flow of urine, (Pliha) Splenic disease, (Siroroga) Diseases of head, (Kotha) Urticaria, (Danatapuya) Pyorrhoea, (Sveta Pradara) Leucorrhoea, (Slipada) Filariasis, (Pliha Vrddhi) Enlargement of spleen, (Krmiroga) Parasitic Infestation |
Description: Warning: |
Oil - Castor Taila - Erand Ricinus communis |
(Sukshma) Subtle | (Madhura) Sweet | (Madhura) Sweet | Hot Potency |
V-P*K- |
(Vrishya/Vajikarana) Aphrodisiac, (Bhedana) Purgative, (Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Sukra Sodhana) Spermato Purificators, (Ama pacana) Detoxicant |
(Svasa) Asthma, (Sula) Pain, (Sopha) Oedema, (Gulma) Phantom Tumor, (Hikka) Hiccup, (Vranas) Ulcer, (Vatarakta/Adhyavata) Gout, (Udararoga) Diseases of abdomen (Ascites), (Anaha) Distension of abdomen due to obstruction to passage of urine and stools, (Pliha) Splenic disease, (Vatasonita) Gout, (Granthi) Cyst, (Balya) Increase stamina and endurance, (Vidradhi) Abscess, (Asthila) Hard tumor in abdomen, (Katigraha) Stiffness of lumbar region, (Sitanga) Coldness in the body |
Description: Warning: |
Curd Dahi Curd |
(Guru) Heavy, (Snigdha) Oily/Unctuous |
(Madhura) Sweet, (Amla) Sour |
(Katu) Pungent | Hot Potency |
V*P*K+ Based upon the Stage: * Immature (Manda) [V+P+K+]; causes burning sensation. It helps in elimination of stool and urine. * Sweet variety [V-P-K+]; when taken in early morning. It is aphrodisiac and reduces fat. It produces more of blood and pitta. It slightly obstructs the channels of circulation. * Both sweet and sour variety has all general properties. * Sour variety [V*P+K+]; increases blood. It stimulates digestion. * Excessively sour produces bleeding disorders. Based upon Source: * Curd prepared from Boiled milk [V-P-K*]; promotes all the dhatus, power of digestion, strength, appetite.It is exceedingly useful. * Curd prepared from Cow's milk [V-P*K*]; is excellent. It is appetizer, digestive stimulant, nourishing. * Curd prepared from Buffalo's milk [V-P-K+]; It vitiates blood (impair the quality) of blood. It obstructs the channels of circulation, but aphrodisiac. Based upon Combination: * Curd added with sugar [V*P-K*]; is very useful. It cures morbid thirst, burning syndrome, vitiation of blood. * Curd added with jaggery [V-P*K*]; is heavy, aphrodisiac, nourishing, refreshing. Based upon Season: * Beneficial in first part of winter, later part of winter, and in rainy season. * Not useful in autumn, summer and spring season. Based upon Part of curd: * Sara (Upper layer of curd which is dense) is [V-P+K+]; heavy, laxative, aphrodisiac, cleans urinary bladder. But it suppresses the power of digestion. * Masru (watery portion) is [V-P*K-]; light, promotes strength, appetite, refreshing, instant laxative and giver of happiness. It cleanses channels of circulation. But it is NOT aphrodisiac. |
(Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Varnya) Complexion Promoter, (Balya) Strength Promoter, (Stambhana) Constipative, (Sukrala/Sukra Utpattikara) Semen Generator |
(Pinasa) Chronic Rhinitis, (Mutrakrcchra) Dysuria, (Atisara) Diarrhoea, (Aruci) Tastelessness, (Visamajvara) Fever (Intermittent), (Balya) Increase stamina and endurance, (Karsya) Emaciation |
Description: There are 5 states of curd: 1. First state of curd is: Manda (Immature) in which there is no manifested taste. 2. Second state of curd is: Svadu (Sweet) in which curd is sweet in taste. 3. Third state of curd is: Svadvamla: both sweet and sour in taste. 4. Fourth state of curd is: Amla (Sour) in which curd is sour taste. 5. Fifth state of curd is: Atyamla (excessively sour). Warning: * Dadhi should not be taken at night, nor should it be taken without ghee, sugar, honey. |
Vasaka Vansa, Bhekar Adhatoda vasica |
(Laghu) Light |
(Tikka) Bitter, (Kasaya) Astringent |
(Katu) Pungent | Cold Potency |
V+P-K- |
(Hridya) Cardiac Tonic, (Recana) Laxative |
(Svasa) Asthma, (Kamala) Jaundice, (Kasa) Cough, (Ksaya) Phthisis/Wasting, (Kustha) Diseases of Skin, (Prameha) Urinary disorders (Increased frequency and turbidity of urine), (Raktapitta) Bleeding disorder, (Jvara) Fever, (Chardi/Vami) Vomit, (Meha) Excessive flow of urine |
Description: Warning: |
Guduchi Gilo Tinospora cordifolia |
(Laghu) Light |
(Tikka) Bitter, (Kasaya) Astringent |
(Madhura) Sweet | Hot Potency |
V-P-K- * If taken along with Cow Ghee, it alleviates Vayu. * If taken along with jaggery it alleviates Pitta. * If taken along with honey it alleviates Kapha. * If taken along with castor oil it cures acute type of gout. * If taken along with sunthi, it cures amavata (rheumatism). |
(Dahaprasamana) Curatives of Burning syndrome, (Dipana) Digestive Stimulant, (Rasayana) Rejuvenator, (Balya) Strength Promoter, (Sangrahi/Grahi) Digestive Stimulant, Carminative, and Constipative, (Tridosha) Tridosha, (Ama pacana) Detoxicant |
(Kamala) Jaundice, (Kustha) Diseases of Skin, (Jvara) Fever, (Pandu) Anaemia, (Chardi/Vami) Vomit, (Vatarakta/Adhyavata) Gout, (Trsna) Thirst, (Ama) Metabolic waste/toxinx, (Amavisha) Reactive toxins generated inside the body from Ama, (Garavisha) Environment toxins |
Description: Warning: |
Margosa Tree Nim/Neem Azadirachta Indica |
(Ruksha) Dry/Ununctuous | (Tikka) Bitter | (Katu) Pungent | Cold Potency |
V*P-K- |
(Kandughna) Anti Psoric, (Sangrahi/Grahi) Digestive Stimulant, Carminative, and Constipative |
(Kustha) Diseases of Skin, (Prameha) Urinary disorders (Increased frequency and turbidity of urine), (Jvara) Fever, (Vranas) Ulcer, (Krmiroga) Parasitic Infestation |
Description: Warning: |
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Plumbum Metallicum | False | 30x | Pending |
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Thuja | False | CM | Pending |
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Stannum Metallicum | False | 6x | Pending |
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Ferrum Metallicum | False | 6x | Pending |
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Colocynth | False | 12x | Pending |
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Aurum Metallicum | False | 12x | Pending |
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Cuprum Metallicum | False | 6x | Pending |
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Phosphorus | False | 12x | Pending |
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Mercurius Vivus | False | 6x | Pending |
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Carbo Vegetabilis | False | 12x | Pending |
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Argentum Metallicum | False | 6x | Pending |
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Aluminium Metallicum | False | 12x | Pending |
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Nux vomica | False | 12x | Pending |
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Kalium Carbonicum | False | 6x | Pending |
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Staphisagria | False | 12x | Pending |
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Silica | False | 30x | Pending |
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Chelidonium | False | 30c | Gallbladder stones |
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Ferrum Phos | False | 6/30/200c | Fevers, Anemia |
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Chamomilla Vulgaris | False | 6/30c | Vomits, Diarrhea, Fever |
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Hepar Sulphuris Calcareum | False | 6/30 c or x | Cold |
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Kali Bichromicum | False | 6/30 c or x | Cold |
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Calcarea Carbonica | False | 6/30 c or x | Tonic |
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Flu Health Kit | False | 6c | Flu Kit contains 3 bottles containing: Winter Tonic, Upper Respiratory Balance, Thymuline. Winter To |
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Cinchona Officinalis (China) | False | 30/200 c | Tonic for weekness |
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Cina | False | 30/200 c | For worms |
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Calcarea Fluorica | False | 6x/30c | Pending |
Calcaria Fluorica (Fluoride of Lime). The quality of this chemical is to draw distant places together. It draws and establishes communication in terms of the subjective mind. The human personalities unite within it. It is the feminine or receptive aspect of the Life Power. MANIFESTATIONS INDICATING CELL SALT USE:
Is Cell Salt Organs and Tissues Affected: Connective tissue, Bones, Vein walls, Tendons, Sinews, Glands, Eastic fibers, Periosteum (bone covering), Tooth enamel, Throat, Larynx, Thyroid, Binding of tissues, Elasticity of tissues Facial Signs of Deficiency: Location: Around the eye sockets, translucent tips of teeth, cracked lips. Skin Appearance: Reflective, especially in acute conditions. Color: Blue lips, brownish-black shading, white flakes, transparent tips of teeth. Texture: Raised wrinkles, fan-shaped wrinkles, furrows, white scales, cracked lips, translucent tips of teeth. Physical Symptoms of Deficiency: Cornea problems, Brittle/Splitting/Soft-nails, Low body temperature, Chapping, Cracked skin, Cavities, Varicose veins, Osteoporosis, Deficient teeth enamel, Sweaty feet Tongue Symptoms of Deficiency: Tongue is cracked, inflammation, and swelling, hardness, can be painful or not Emotional Symptoms of Deficiency: Indecisiveness, weakness, low self-esteem, stress regarding financial matters Discharges Indicative of Deficiency: Grass-green discharges or thick yellow-greenish discharges, that smell offensive Foods Rich in Salt: Whole grain foods, dairy foods, raw vegetables, soybeans, sesame seeds, spinach, broccoli, mushrooms Potential Diseases: Bone problems, Cataracts, Tooth enamel problems, Hardening glands, Gas, Tumors, Weak connective tissue, Scoliosis, Scar tissue, Splinters, Smelly feet |
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Calcarea Phosphorica | False | 6x/30c | Pending |
Calcarea Phosphorica (Phosphate of Lime). Without the proper amount of calcarea phos, no bone could be constructed. It is a worker in albumen and carries it to the bone and uses it as cement. Bright's disease is simply an overflow of albumen by the way of the kidneys due to a deficiency of Phosphate of Lime. The deficiency of this chemical in the gastric juices results in undigested foods from which acids form and this deprives the joints of the arms and legs of the cartilage necessary to oil; yet the term used to denote this deficiency is known to us as rheumatism. MANIFESTATIONS INDICATING CELL SALT USE:
Is Cell Salt Organs and Tissues Affected: Nutrition, Bones, Muscles, Tendons, Teeth, Spine, Blood, Periosteum (bone covering), Cartilage, Glands, Protein binder, Cartilage, Chest Facial Signs of Deficiency: Location: Ears, nose, skin under eyebrows, cheekbone, small lips, translucent tips of teeth. Skin Appearance: Ears, nose, skin under eyebrows, cheekbone, small lips, translucent tips of teeth. Color: White waxy appearance, transparent tips of teeth. Texture: Waxy appearance, white flakes in teeth or fingernails, translucent tips of teeth, stretched skin on cheekbones, small lips Physical Symptoms of Deficiency: Muscles are sensitive to cold, White marks on fingernails and teeth, Tips of teeth are translucent, Osteoporosis, Nosebleeds, Bone growth, Late teeth, Heart palpitations, Nose polyps, Headaches (in children), Growing pains Tongue Symptoms of Deficiency: Bitter taste in mouth with blister or pimples on the tip of the tongue, the tongue is swollen, stiff and numb Emotional Symptoms of Deficiency: Desire to travel, loss of motivation, mental weakness, difficulty handling bad news Discharges Indicative of Deficiency: Thick clear discharges Foods Rich in Salt: Almonds, cucumbers, oats, soybeans, white beans, dandelions, cherries, spinach, dairy foods, dates Potential Diseases: Bone problems, Weak ankles, Teething problems, Osteoporosis, Spinabifida, Stiff neck, Rickets |
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Calcarea Sulphuricum | False | 6x/30c | Pending |
Calcarea Sulphurica (Sulphate of Lime--Plaster of Paris) These elements - lime and sulphur, are in no way beneficial to the human body in their crude forms. It is only when nature steps up their vibration through plant life, that they can be utilized in body chemistry. The aggressive urges here are entirely capable of resurrecting every dead cell in the body and revitalizing all conditions. It is the crucible for relaxing, fluxing and transmuting the great vibratory forces that we need. MANIFESTATIONS INDICATING CELL SALT USE:
Is Cell Salt Organs and Tissues Affected: Liver, Gallbladder, Heart muscle, Connective tissue, Glands, Mucus membranes, Bones, Skin Facial Signs of Deficiency: Location: Jaw line Skin Appearance: Glassy or polished Color: Alabaster-white appearance, paleness Texture: Physical Symptoms of Deficiency: Chronic pus, Open infections, Fibroids, Yellow mucus discharges, Boils, Contact dermatitis, Burning, Itching, Inflammation Tongue Symptoms of Deficiency: Inflammation, infected sores. Flabby with yellow coating at back Emotional Symptoms of Deficiency: Fatigue, laziness, inactivity, worries about imaginary problems Discharges Indicative of Deficiency: Yellow thick and lumpy discharges Foods Rich in Salt: Oats, almonds, cucumbers, lentils, peanuts, soybeans, cauliflower Potential Diseases: Abcesses, Boils, Inflammation, Acne, Eczema, Yellow discharges, Tonsillitis, Tumors, Ulcers |
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Ferrum Phosphoricum | False | 6x/30c | Pending |
Ferrum phosphoricum (Phosphate of Iron). This chemical has an affinity for oxygen which is carried into the circulation and diffused throughout the organism by the chemical force of this phosphate of iron. Just as the feet are the foundation of the body, so iron is the foundation of the blood. Through this foundation of the blood is ignited cells of both red and white. Iron is known as a magnetic mineral and magnetism is made possible by the body's knowledge. In the blood stream we find both red and white corpuscles and due to the chemical value of iron, they carry on the process of wheels within wheels or the interlocking cycles and rotations of metabolic activity. Lack of iron in the blood results in an over lymphatic condition. When the red corpuscles are short the result is a severe acid condition and generally results in anemia. This cell salt builds both the magnetism and the body's ability to utilize both nature and art. When iron is tempered to a high potency, it provides that stamina needed. MANIFESTATIONS INDICATING CELL SALT USE:
Is Cell Salt Organs and Tissues Affected: Blood, Arterial system, Hemoglobin, Nerves, Circulation, Colon, Lungs, Ears (eustachian tubes), Heart, Mucus membranes, Bones Facial Signs of Deficiency: Location: Chronic: whole-face paleness, bluish-black circles under eyes; acute: red cheek, forehead, ears. Skin Appearance: Color: Bluish-black shade, red ears. Texture: Shading in corners of the eyes, furrows, hung-over or sleepless appearance, red ears, inflamed skin. Physical Symptoms of Deficiency: First stages of fever (99–101 deg), Fatigue, Weak immune system, Red face, Pulsing and throbbing headaches, Inflammations, Anemia, Hemorrhages, Sore throat, Nosebleeds, Colds, Flus Tongue Symptoms of Deficiency: Red to dark red with inflammation and swelling with no coating Emotional Symptoms of Deficiency: At first, stimulation and overheating, followed by dullness and listlessness Discharges Indicative of Deficiency: Hemorrhages of blood from inflammatory conditions anywhere in the body Foods Rich in Salt: Spinach, hazelnuts, whole rice, soy, sesame seeds, tomatoes, oats, red and blue berries Potential Diseases: Anemia, Nosebleeds, Sore throats, Hemorrhages, Low-to-moderate fevers, Blood problems |
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Kali Muriaticum | False | 6x/30c | Pending |
Kali Mur (Chloride of Potassium). It is believed that this chemical joins the positive and negative elements in the body. The perfect balance between the brain and nerves. The top of the nerves connected with the Pineal Gland and is the male electric current of the spinal system. The top of the nerve connects with the Pituitary gland and is the female electric current of the spinal system. These are the male and female electric current joined together at the cerebellum. This chemical signifies the personality and individuality on the mental planes of the individual. MANIFESTATIONS INDICATING CELL SALT USE:
Is Cell Salt Organs and Tissues Affected: Fibrin (fibrous protein), Glands, Bronchials, Throat, Eustachian tubes, Ears, Muscles, Joints, Mucus membranes, Shoulders Facial Signs of Deficiency: Location: Cheeks, eyelids Skin Appearance: Color: Milky red, or blue, or purple shading; acne rosacea; red spider veins. Texture: Milky appearance, acne rosacea, chicken skin. Physical Symptoms of Deficiency: Second stages of fever (101–103 deg), Coughing, Eustachian tube blockage, White mucus discharges, Allergies, Varicose veins, Glandular problems, Chicken skin on the arms Tongue Symptoms of Deficiency: Tongue can be coated grayish-white, dry or slimy Emotional Symptoms of Deficiency: Family issues, irritability, apathy, homesickness, tendency to hypochondria Discharges Indicative of Deficiency: Thick white discharges Foods Rich in Salt: Cucumber, peanuts, hazelnuts, lentils, spinach, pork, soybeans, sesame seeds, potatoes Potential Diseases: Eustachian tube blockage, Sinus problems, Acne rosacea, Varicose veins, White discharges, Tonillitis, Fat digestion problems |
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Kali Phosphorica | False | 6x/30c | Pending |
Kali phosphoricum (Phosphate of Potassium). The optic thalamus is in the center of the head and connects the pineal gland to the pituitary body. These are thought to correspond to the reason and intuition. Potassium phosphate produces the highest rate of vibration. It is thought to be the invisible fire of Nature and is the greatest healing agent known. This yellow-green salt accelerates the cerebrospinal system and effects the use of heat in the body. MANIFESTATIONS INDICATING CELL SALT USE:
Is Cell Salt Organs and Tissues Affected: Spleen, Nerves, Brain, Muscles, Mucus membranes, Skin, Temples Facial Signs of Deficiency: Location: Sunken temples and cheeks, overall gray coloring, dull eyes Skin Appearance: Color: Ash-gray Texture: Ash-gray appearance, frosted look of eyes, sunken cheeks, bad breath Physical Symptoms of Deficiency: Poor gum and dental health, Nervousness, Depression, Bad breath, Nerve and sleep problems, Anxiety Tongue Symptoms of Deficiency: Coated dark yellow to brown, dry and inflamed and swollen. Creeping paralysis Emotional Symptoms of Deficiency: Nervous irritability, weak memory, test anxiety, tension, moody depression, anger, self-pity, feeling of being insulted and disgraced by family Discharges Indicative of Deficiency: Profuse orange discharges from rectum or vagina. Yellowish creamy discharges in general Foods Rich in Salt: White beans, soybeans, cucumbers, almonds, spinach, pork, hazelnuts, peanuts, lentils Potential Diseases: Neurasthenia, Fatigue, Anxiety, Panic attacks, Sciatica, Bedweeting, Tinnitis, Bad breath, Yellow discharges |
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Kali Sulphuricum | False | 6x/30c | Pending |
Kali Sulphuricum (Potassium Sulphate). The abdominal cavity and its contents. Emotional and intellectual conciliation is the working order of complete assimilation. It is the psychic realm, perfectly neutral until effected by exterior conditions. This chemical helps select that material which is useful to the body and separate it from the waste which is to be rejected. Kali Sulph creates the proper activity for the oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen and carbon which depend on its predominant green color. MANIFESTATIONS INDICATING CELL SALT USE:
Is Cell Salt Organs and Tissues Affected: Pancreas, Liver, Skin, Mucus membranes, Glands, Respiratory organs, Pancreas, Pigmentation Facial Signs of Deficiency: Location: Brown to yellow entire face, typically around the mouth. Skin Appearance: Color: Brownish-yellow or ocher pigmentation, liver spots, age spots, vitiligo, freckles. Texture: Craves fresh air, brownish-yellow appearance, pigmentation, freckles, vitiligo, pregnancy mask. Physical Symptoms of Deficiency: Third stage of fever (103–105 deg), Hyper or hypo pigmentation, Freckles, Liver or old-age spots, Browness of skin coloring, Cravings for fresh air, Skin dandruff, Thick yellow discharges, Constantly changing symptoms Tongue Symptoms of Deficiency: Coated yellow and slimy with a dull taste in mouth Emotional Symptoms of Deficiency: Fearful dreams, need for self-validation, sensitivity to noises, irritability, anger Discharges Indicative of Deficiency: General yellow to green slimy discharges. Profuse and thin discharges Foods Rich in Salt: Pork, hazelnuts, peanuts, almonds, spinach, lentils, peas, nuts Potential Diseases: High fevers, Vitiligo (lack of pigmentation), Freckles, Eczema, Sinusitis, Psoriasis, Asthma |
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Magnesia Phosphorica | False | 6x/30c | Pending |
Magnesia Phosphorica (Phosphate of Magnesia). This chemical is the fluid that is the remedy for all spasmodic and impulsive deficiencies. It is the pot that forever filters and scatters the Elixir of life. All the blood in the body passes through the heart. It becomes the Alchemical Vase. As in the Tarot card, the energy that rising up in the sympathetic system, as the strong lion, becomes tamed in the heart and therefore closes and controls the mouth of that energy. MANIFESTATIONS INDICATING CELL SALT USE:
Is Cell Salt Organs and Tissues Affected: Heart, Colon, Nerves, Muscles, Glands, Smooth muscles Facial Signs of Deficiency: Location: Facial redness or acute blushing. Skin Appearance: Color: Redness (chronic) Texture: Chronic redness, nerve spots, alcohol redness. Physical Symptoms of Deficiency: Chocolate or sugar cravings, Blushing, Cramping and shooting pains, Muscle paralysis Tongue Symptoms of Deficiency: Swollen clean tongue (a swollen tongue usually has teeth marks on the edge) Emotional Symptoms of Deficiency: Sensitivity, outgoing nature, complaints regarding physical problems, impulsivity, quick action Discharges Indicative of Deficiency: White thin discharges of the nose and dark stringy vaginal discharges Foods Rich in Salt: Brazil nuts, white beans, wheat, soybeans, corn, walnuts, peanuts, peas Potential Diseases: Cramps, Painful cramping menses, Right sided sciatica, Teethaches (hyperisum), Neuralgic pains, Gas pains etc. |
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Natrum Muriaticum | False | 6x/30c | Pending |
Natrum Muriaticum (Chloride of Sodium). Although this is table salt, it is used in the body as the basis of the blood, which is salty without the other ingredients. It is the basic chemical value of the circulatory system and it could be called the Great Sea in the body. It is "Living water" and carries true spiritual knowledge in the highest vibration when perfectly balanced. MANIFESTATIONS INDICATING CELL SALT USE:
Is Cell Salt Organs and Tissues Affected: Digestion, Connective tissue, Upper stomach, Kidneys, Bladder, Blood, Muscles, Glands, Mucus membranes, Cartilage, Brain, Heart, Spleen, Liver Facial Signs of Deficiency: Location: Lower eyelashes, nose, cheek, chin or forehead. Skin Appearance: Gelatinous. This is often found on the upper eyelid or the edge of the eyelashes on the lower eyelid. When the greasy part of the skin is wiped clean, this quality will reappear after 20-30 minutes. Color: Red border at hairline Texture: Inflamed eyelids, large pores, dandruff, dry skin, puffy cheeks, spongy or bloated appearance, bell-shaped nose, sweat, greasy skin. Physical Symptoms of Deficiency: Dandruff, Dryness, Loss of smell or taste, High blood pressure, Cracking joints, Sinus, Must have sun glasses, Head cold and congestion; Clear/Watery discharges; Sun sensitivity; Cold sores Tongue Symptoms of Deficiency: Frothy coating, bubbles on the sides. Numbness and tingling. Peeled appearance on sides Emotional Symptoms of Deficiency: Isolation, control issues, sun sensitivity, deep grief, forgiveness issues Discharges Indicative of Deficiency: Clear thin watery discharges Foods Rich in Salt: Red beets, lentils, radishes, tomatoes, sea salt, milk, celery, celery seeds, goat whey Potential Diseases: Depression, Grief, Herpes, (facial or genital), Infertility, M.S, Sun problems, Vaginal dryness, Clear runny nasal or Sinus discharges |
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Natrum Phosphoricum | False | 6x/30c | Pending |
Natrum Phosphoricum (Phosphate of Soda) - The purpose of this chemical is to balance the difference between alkaline and acid. This alkaline tissue-builder is made from bone-ash by neutralizing phosphoric acid with carbonate of sodium. Natrum phos holds the balance between the acids and the normal fluids of the human body. A certain amount of acid is necessary and is always present in the stomach and liver fluids, but an excess of acid is due to a deficiency in alkaline chemicals. An absence of Sodium Phosphate allows the acids to run riot in the body. MANIFESTATIONS INDICATING CELL SALT USE:
Is Cell Salt Organs and Tissues Affected: Stomach, Tissues, Lymphatics, Genitals, Intestines, Mucus membranes, Lower stomach, Bile ducts, Nerves Facial Signs of Deficiency: Location: general yellow to red coloring: nose, mouth, forehead, chin, and cheeks. Skin Appearance: Greasy. It has a greasy feel Color: Red chin Texture: Combination skin, cholesterol deposits (raised yellow pimple-like growths around the eyes), blackheads, pimples, acne, upper lip wrinkles, fatty deposits, red chin, acid spots, dry skin, dry or greasy hair, greasy sweat. Physical Symptoms of Deficiency: Acne, Hearburn, Digestion, Hypoglycemia, Blackheads, Swollen glands, Sugar cravings, Sour smell, Greasy or brittle hair, Split ends, Over acidic conditions, Candida Tongue Symptoms of Deficiency: Yellow creamy coating on back of tongue. Blisters on the tip with stinging; hairlike sensation on tongue Emotional Symptoms of Deficiency: Depression from overly sensitive nerves, sleeplessness, low self-esteem Discharges Indicative of Deficiency: Sour, creamy or honey colored thin discharges Foods Rich in Salt: Lentils, pork, asparagus, spinach, rose hips, oats, olives, carrots Potential Diseases: Parasites, Creamy yellow discharges, Acidity, Jaundice, Candida, Acne, Blackheads |
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Natrum Sulphuricum | False | 6x/30c | Pending |
Natrum Sulphuricum (Sulphate of sodium). This lemon-colored salt aids in transmitting impulses from the cerebellum, the idea area of the brain to the action area of the body, the vocal chords. Thus, ideas become spoken and moved into action. MANIFESTATIONS INDICATING CELL SALT USE:
Is Cell Salt Organs and Tissues Affected: Liver, Gallbladder, Pancreas, Colon, Head Facial Signs of Deficiency: Location: General green coloring to a chronic red; indications on the nose; bags under the eyes Skin Appearance: Color: Greenish-yellow, bluish-red, yellowish Texture: Greenish-yellowish coloring, swollen lower eyelid sacks, yellowish sclera, bad-smelling gas. Physical Symptoms of Deficiency: Foul-smelling gas, Swollen feet or hands, Head injuries, Depression, Suicidal feelings, Itching skin, Skin has a greenish tinge, Lower eyelid sacks. Worse in wet, cold or damp weather Tongue Symptoms of Deficiency: Greenish-brown swelling or gray coating on the back of tongue or slimy thick white mucus coating Emotional Symptoms of Deficiency: Depression from wet weather or head injuries Discharges Indicative of Deficiency: Watery yellowish to greenish discharges Foods Rich in Salt: Lentils, pork, spinach, oats Potential Diseases: Head injuries, Bad gas, Epilepsy after head injury, Spinal meningtis, Diabetes, Photophobia, Asthma especially in children, Bitter taste, Yellowish discharges |
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Silicea | False | 6x/30c | Pending |
Silicea (Silica, pure flint). The sciatic nerve carries the steel-like temper of long-range endurance. It is purity in this form; in others, it is quartz or crystal. (It is made by fusing silica with carbonate of soda; dissolve the residue, filter, and precipitate by hydrochloric acid.) The bio-chemic process which occurs when run through plant life makes it accessible to the blood stream. Silica is called the surgeon of the body. It supplies materials for nails, hair and, what we know as periosteum membrane covering and protecting bone. Also the nerve sheath called neurilemma, and a trace is found in the bone tissue. In the last analysis it supplies the polish, or gloss, for the nails and hair. In its powdered form, under the microscope, it takes the shape of arrowheads. This point is pertinent to "the archer" Sagittarius. Decaying organic matter must be discharged from the body to clear the hips, thighs, and the sciatic nerve. MANIFESTATIONS INDICATING CELL SALT USE:
Is Cell Salt Organs and Tissues Affected: Connective tissue, Bones, Skin, Nerves, Nutrition, Hair, Nails, Glands, Eustachian tubes, Cartilage Facial Signs of Deficiency: Location: bald head, shiny nose, wrinkles that start by the ears, sunken eyes, crow’s-feet wrinkles Skin Appearance: Glassy or polished Color: No special color Texture: Wrinkles in general, vertical wrinkles parallel to the ears, laugh lines, crows feet, deep eyelids, polished shine, split ends, sensitivity to light, fingernail problems, red eyes (burst veins of the eyeballs). Physical Symptoms of Deficiency: Light sensitivity, Hip pains, Sensitivity of skin to wounds, Scarring, Hernia, Sweaty hands and feet, Stinky feet, Smelly armpits, Light and noise sensivity, Dry brittle nails Splinters, Skin problems in general Tongue Symptoms of Deficiency: One-sided swelling of tongue. Brown tongue, hardening and ulcered. Sensation as if a hair on tongue Emotional Symptoms of Deficiency: Shyness, lack of grit, hypersensitivity, sensitivity to cold Discharges Indicative of Deficiency: Thick yellow offensive discharges from boils and infections, and sweating. Infected parts are often painful Foods Rich in Salt: Millet, whole rice, oats, whole grains, wheat, peas, carrots, cucumbers, strawberries, parsley Potential Diseases: Splinters, Keloids (raised scars), Vaccination reactions, Emaciation, Exhaustion, Pus formation, Skin problems |
Dosha | Seasons | Gunas | Subdoshas | Responsibility | LocationsInBody | ModernChemistry | Description | Symptoms In Body When Normal | Symptoms In Body When Increased | Symptoms In Body When Decreased | Disorders | Treatment Plan |
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Vaata (Ether,Air) {Prana/Qi} [Sattva] |
Accumulation: Summer Defective: Rainy Pacification: Autumn |
Light, Dry/Ununctuous, Clear/Non-Slimy, Mobile, Subtle, Cold, Rough, Hard |
Prana, Udana, Apana, Samana, Vyana |
Movement, Communication, Transport | Colon (Main), Urinary tract, Waist, Legs, Feet, Bones, Ear and organ of touch (skin) | Master control system, DNA, Nervous system, Homeostasis, including such things as the sodium/potassium balance, Mitosis, Meiosis, Chemical transfer of messsages in brain is known to involve gas i.e Nitric Oxide, Excess of enzyme monoamine oxidase (MAO) reduces the neutrotransmitter messenger Dopamine which results in instability of nervous system. | Vaata is that primal constituents of the living body, whose structure is Ether-Air (or vital life force and healing power of Vaata i.e Prana), and whose function is Raajasic, it being concerned with the production of those physical and mental proceses which are predominantly raajasic (activating or dynamic) in nature; hence, the presence of vaata is to be inferred in such mental phenomena as exhibition of enthusiasm, concentration, etc., as also in such physical phenomena as respiration, circulation, voluntary action of every kind, excertion and so on. It will be seen that many of these physical phenomena are included among those which modern physiologists would assign primarily to the activities of the Nervous system (both cerebropsinal and autonomic). Besides being located in each and every cell, each dosha has a primary location known as its “seat”. If a dosha is starting to go out of balance, the first symptom will often occur at its seat. |
Enthusiasm, inspiration, expiration, movements, normal processing of dhatus, and normal elimination if excreta. Holds up the systems and organs, initiates upward and downward movements, leads and controls the mind, employs all sense organs in their activity, carries all sense objects, causes structural formation of all bodily dhatus, promotes union in the body, prompts speech, originates touch and sound, is the root of auditory and tactile sense organs, is source of exhiliration and courage, stimulated agni, absorbs dosas, throws out excreta, makes the gross and subtle channels, shapes the foetus and maintains life-span. | Produces emaciation, black dis-coloration, desire for hot things, distention of the abdomen, constipation, loss of strength, sleep and of sensory functions, irrelevant speech, giddiness and timidity (peevishness). Separation, dislocation, division, attachment, tearing malaise, exhilaration, thirst, tremors, circumvention, looseness, piercing pain, pain , movement, tastelessness, numbness, contraction, stiffness, limping. Agitates mind, affects all the sense organs, destroys, deforms or detains the embryo for long, produces fear, grief, confusion, anxiety and excessive delirium and (at the end) stops the vital breath. | Debility of body, the person speaks very little and does very little physical activity, loss of sensation (awareness) and of consciousness and occurrance of all the symptoms of increased kapha. | Cracking in soles, pain in foot, foot drop, numbness in feet, pain in ankles, stiffness in ankles, cramps in calf, sciatica, tearing pain in knees, stiffness in thighs, loss of movement in thighs, lameness, prolapse of rectum, pain in anus, twitching in scrotum, stiffness in penis, pain in groins, pain in pelvis, pain in defecation, upward movement of V (‘udavarta’), limping, hunch back, dwarfism, stiffness in sacral region, stiffness in back, compression in sides, twisting pain in abdomen, cardiac dysfunction, tachycardia, shivering in chest, constriction in chest, chest pain, wasting of arms, stiffness of neck, stiffness of sternomastoid, hoarseness of voice, pain in jaw, cracking of lips, pain in eyes/cleft palate, pain in teeth, loose teeth, dumbness [inability to speak], stammering, astringent taste in mouth, dryness of mouth, loss of taste sensation, loss of smell sensation, ear-ache, “dizziness, in ears” [??], hardness in hearing, deafness, stiffness in eyelids, contraction in eyelids, loss of vision, pain in eyes, squint, twisting of eyebrows, pain in the temporal region, pain in forehead, headache, cracking of scalp, facial paralysis, monoplegia, hemiplegia, polyplegia, convulsions, tetanic convulsions, feeling of darkness before the eyes, giddiness, tremors, yawning, hiccup, malaise, excessive delirium, roughness, coarseness, blackish and reddish luster, insomnia, and instability of mind. | It is pacified by drugs having opposite quality to it’s own qualities. Sweet, sour, salted, unctuous, and hot therapeutic measures, and also application of non-unctuous and unctuous enema, snuffing, diet, massage, anointing, bath, etc. in appropriate dose and time. Non-unctuous and unctuous enema are the most important. They overcome all vata symptoms like cutting down a tree at the roots surely kills all trunk, branches and leaves. Oil is also a prime remedy for Vaata. |
Pitta (Fire,Water) {Tejas/Shen} [Rajas] |
Accumulation: Rainy Defective: Autumn Pacification: Early Rainy |
Oily/Unctuous, Light, Sharp, Hot, Liquid |
Sadhaka, Alochaka, Pachaka, Ranjaka, Bhrajaka |
Metabolism, Chemical reactions, Digestion, Transformation | Solar Plexus (main), Sweat, Chyle, Lymph, Blood, Plasma, Stomach, Small Intestine, Eye, Organ of touch (skin) | Krebs cycle, Energy-rich adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and other high-energy molecules, Enzyme synthesis, Amonia acid, Entropy production, Amino acid, Enzymes, Hormones, Mitochondria, Adenosine triphosphate (ATP), Bile, Hydrochloric acid, Endocrine system, Oestron-Progesterone level, Low thyroid level, Thyroxine (if low, then Pitta low). | Pitta is that primal constituent of the living body, whose structure is Fire-Water (or inner light and healing power of Pitta i.e Tejas), and whose function is Saatwic, it being concerned with the production of those physical and mental processes which are predominantly saatwic (balancing or transformative) in nature; hence, the presence of Pitta is to be inferred in such mental phenomena like intellection and clear concentration, as also in such physical phenomena as digestion, assimilation, heat production and so on. It will be seen that many of these physical phenomena are among those which modern physiologists would include under the activities of Thermogenetic and Nutritional systems (including thermogenesis and the activities of glandular or secretory structures), especially of the endocrine glands whose internal secretions or hormones are now known to be of such vital importance in digestion, assimilation, tissue-building and metabolism generally. Besides being located in each and every cell, each dosha has a primary location known as its “seat”. If a dosha is starting to go out of balance, the first symptom will often occur at its seat. |
Vision, digestion, maintenance of body temperature, heat, hunger, thirst, softness in body, appetite, complexion, lustre, cheerfulness and intellect, courage, prowess, exhilaration, clarity. | Burning, heat, inflammation, perspiration, moisture, sloughing, itching, discharge, redness, along with the appearance of respective smell, color and taste, yellow coloration of the feces, urine, eyes, and skin, excess of hunger and thirst, feeling of burning sensation and very little sleep. | Produces weakness of digestive activity, coldness and loss of lustre (complexion). | Heating, scorching, burning, intense burning, fuming, hyperacidity, burning in the stomach and esophagus, internal burning, burning in scapular region, pyrexia, over-perspiration, foul smell in body, tearing of body parts, excessive moisture in blood (possibly uraemic conditions), moistening of muscles, burning in skin, tearing of skin, thickening of skin [[scleroderma]], urticarial patches, pustules, internal hemorrhage, haemmorhagic patches, greenishness, yellowness, bluishness, herpes, jaundice, bitterness in mouth, bloody smell from mouth, foetid smell form mouth, excessive thirst, loss of contentment, stomatitis, inflammation in throat, inflammation in eyes, inflammation in anus, inflammation in penis, discharge of pure blood, fainting, green or yellow color in eyes, urine and feces. | Pitta is pacified immediately by substances opposite to it’s own qualities. Sweet, bitter, astringent and cold measures and application of unction, purgation, pasting, bath, massage, etc. which alleviate pitta. Purgation is the best, because it removes the source of Pitta quite effectively. An analogy: In a wood stove, when we remove the fire from it’s firechamber, the stove surely becomes cold. Ghee is also a top remedy for Pitta. |
Kapha (Water,Earth) {Ojas/Jing} [Tamas] |
Accumulation: Early Winter Defective: Spring Pacification: Summer |
Heavy, Oily/Unctuous, Cloudy/Slimy, Cold, Soft, Stable, Smooth, Gross, Dull, Dense |
Tarpaka, Avalambaka, Kledaka, Bodhaka, Shleshaka |
Structure, Cohesion, Lubrication | Chest (main), Head, Neck, Joints, Stomach, Small Intestine, Fat, Plasma, Pancreas, Nose, Tongue | Lipids, Polysaccharides, Fatty acid, Phospholiquid, Interstitial fluid, Intercullar fluid, Cytoplasm, Synovial fluid, Cerebral fluid, Myelin sheath. | Kapha is that primal constituent of the living body, whose structure is Water-Earth (or ultimate energy reserve of body that manifests from Kapha i.e Ojas), and whose function is Taamasic, it being concerned with the production of those physical and mental processes which are predominantly taamasic (conserving or stabilizing) in nature; hence the presence of kapha is to be inferred in such mental phenomena as the exhibition of courage, forbearance, etc., as also in such physical phenomena as the promotion of bodily strength and build, integration of the structural elements of the body into stable structures, the maintenance of smooth working joints, and so on. It will be seen that many of these physical phenomena are among those which modern physiologists would include under the activities of the Skeletal and Anabolic systems. Besides being located in each and every cell, each dosha has a primary location known as its “seat”. If a dosha is starting to go out of balance, the first symptom will often occur at its seat. |
Lubrication, binding, firmness, heaviness, potency, strength, forbearance, restraint, and absence of greed. Firmness, development, enthusiasm, potency, knowledge, understanding. | Whiteness (e.g white coloration of feces), coldness, itching, immobility, heaviness, unctuousness, numbness, moistening, mucous covering, binding sweetness, chronicity [slow pace/ non-resolving of conditions]. Kapha produces weakness and depletion disorders. It also produces these symptoms: laxity, emaciation, idleness, impotency, ignorance, confusion and other conditions. Debility of digestive activity, excess salivation, lassitude, feeling of heaviness, white coloration (of feces etc.), coldness, looseness of the body parts, dyspnoea, cough and excess of sleep. | Causes dizziness, emptiness of the organs of kapha, tremors of the heart (palpitation) and looseness of the joints. | Saturation, drowsiness, excessive sleep, cold sensation, heaviness in body, lassitude, sweetness in mouth, salivation, mucous expectoration, excess dirt, excess mucous, indigestion, “plastering” of heart*, plastering of throat, accumulation in vessels*, goitre, over-plump-ness, urticarial eruptions, urticarial patches, white lustre, whiteness in urine, eyes and feces. | Substances having the opposite qualities to Kapha reduce it. Pungent, bitter, astringent, sharp, hot and rough measures. Also fomentation, emesis, snuffing, exercise, etc. Emesis is the best. It works surely, just as rice plants will surely dry out and die when the rice field’s earth water dam is opened up. Honey is a top remedy for Kapha. |
SubDosha | Direction | Situated In | Energy Prevades In | Functions | Governs | Description | Disorders |
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Prana - Lead Breath (Prana - Ether) {Vaata} |
Upward, Inward | Head | Heart | Breathing and swallowing of food | Reception of all things: food, air, senses, thoughts | Prana is present in the head and moves downward and inward. It is connected with higher cerebral function. Prana vayu is located in the cranial cavity and it moves in the head. It also moves down to the throat, heart, trachea, lungs, and diaphragm. Because of this movement, prana is responsible for inhalation.Prana creates a union of outer cosmic prana and inner prana. Prana moves the mind and prana becomes mind. If one controls prana, one can control the mind. Prana is movement of mind, thoughts, feelings, emotions, sensation, and perception. When prana is motionless, it becomes blissful awareness. So, awareness becomes perception, perception becomes sensation, and sensation becomes feelings. Then thoughts arise and feelings become emotions. This is the natural order. Motionless prana is Pure Awareness. The moment prana moves in a particular direction, awareness becomes attention and attention becomes perception. Through perception, prana creates sensation through which one senses the object of perception. Then sensation becomes feelings and feelings create emotion. Therefore, emotion is the reaction to the flow of prana and all emotions come from memory. | Disorders above the belly button. Palpitation, dyspnea, undue awareness of respiration, or breathlessness, anxiety, nervousness, fear and anger, inability to focus mind, stroke, paralysis, grand mal epilepsy, sleep apnea, tremors of Parkinson's disease, bronchitis, asthma, pneumonia, hiccoughs, constant burping. |
Udana - Upward Breath (Udana - Air) {Vaata} |
Upward | Throat | Circulation flow around head and neck | Moves upward | Speech and Intellect, Self-expression | The next important vayu is udana, which is upward moving energy. Udana vayu is located in the diaphragm and moves upward through the lungs, bronchi, trachea, and throat. Udana also goes up into the brain and stimulates memory. Udana is the nerve impulse that takes place at the solar plexus and tracheal plexus. It governs the movement of the diaphragm and intercostal muscles, and helps the process of exhalation. Udana is responsible for speech and expression. A person cannot speak without exhalation. Prana vayu is the energy that brings oxygen into the lungs and udana vayu is responsible for exhalation of carbon dioxide. Udana vayu helps oxygenation. When oxygenation is good, the person appears fresh and vital. When a child crawls on the floor and tries to raise its head, that is udana vayu. If udana is weak, the child cannot lift its head or support its neck. | Difficulty of speech, such as stuttering or muttering, lack of memory, lack of creativity, and no sense of goal or direction, depression and discoloration of the skin, hoarseness of voice, asthma, pneumonia, emphysema - as well as blushing and flushing. |
Samana - Equalizing Breath (Samana - Fire) {Vaata} |
Periphery to Center of Body | Abdomen | Abdomen | Isolation, Separation, Splitting | Digestion | Samana vayu is present in the small intestine and navel. It moves the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. This vayu provides the stimulus for the secretion of digestive juices. Therefore, samana vayu is closely connected with agni (digestive fire). There are agnis in the liver and samana vayu provides the energy to secrete the liver enzymes. The bile that is secreted from the liver, along with the liver enzymes, are accumulated in the gallbladder by samana vayu. It constricts the gallbladder and pushes the bile from the gallbladder through the bile duct into the duodenum. All of these movements are governed by samana vayu. This vayu plays an important role in creating hunger. When one feels hungry, samana is awake. Samana sends a message to prana asking for food. When one eats, samana vayu stimulates the secretion of hydrochloric acid and opens the pyloric valve for movement of foodstuff into the duodenum. Samana vayu brings the foodstuff into the cecum, which is called the second stomach. The entire movement around the belly button is samana vayu and this movement is linear and outward. | Disorders at the belly button. Loss of appetite, indigestion, increased or decreased peristalsis, bloating, lack of absorption and assimilation, poor digestion, malabsorption syndrome. |
Vyana - Pervading Breath (Vyana - Water) {Vaata} |
Circular, Center to Periphery of Body | Heart and Lungs | Whole body | Pulsation, Throbbing | Intential body movements (Autonomic nervous system), Circulation of all subtances | The main function of vyana vayu is to maintain cardiac activity, circulation, nutrition and oxygenation of cell tissues and organ systems. Vyana vayu is present in the heart and maintains the circulation of arterial blood, venous blood, and lymphatic circulation. Vyana moves throughout the body. Vyana is a strong vayu and all reflex actions, including the corneal reflex, are governed by its energy. It is responsible for the movement of the joints and skeletal muscles through the reflex arc. The reflex arc goes only to the spinal cord and not to the brain, and the spinal cord answers these reflexes. | Poor circulation and sudden lack of oxygenation, when coronary arteries are clogged a person may get ischemic heart disease, Edema, or stagnation of blood in the lower extremities, Horripilation, Shivering. |
Apana - Downward Breath (Apana - Earth) {Vaata} |
Downward, Outward | Pelvic | Lower Abdomen | Holding | Elimination of all substances | Apana vayu is present in the pelvic cavity, in the cecum, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon, rectum, and urinary tract. Apana vayu is also present in the vagina and cervix of a woman and testicles, prostate, and urethra of a man. It moves downward and outward. It regulates the function of the kidneys. The urine is filtered in the kidneys and drop-by-drop is brought down into the bladder. It also stimulates menstruation, defecation, and flatulence. Apana is motor function working with different segments of the lumbosacral spine. From the lumbosacral spine the message is carried to the bladder to evacuate urine; to the rectum to evacuate feces; to the womb to produce menstruation or delivery of a child. Apana pushes the child from the womb. It nourishes the bones through the colon mucous membrane and the absorption of minerals It regulates the movement of the sciatic nerve and the lower part of the body. It is also responsible for movement of sperm in the man and the desire to make love. In the woman, apana stimulates ovulation, regulates menstruation, and during pregnancy apana nourishes the fetus and moves it during delivery. During intercourse, apana of the man and woman merge together and bring the meeting of the sperm and ovum. Apana is responsible for conception. If apana is weak, conception is not possible. If apana vayu is weak, a woman accumulates fat in the thighs. | Disorders below the belly button are associated with this vayu. Constipation, Diarrhea, Retention of urine, no menstruation or heavy manstruation. Pain during menstruation, pain during sex, lower backache, paint during ovulation, sexual impariment, premature ejaculation or premature orgasm, osteoporosis. |
Sadhaka - Helper (Sadhaka - Ether) {Pitta} |
N.A | Brain (gray matter) | Heart | Conscious thinking and emotions; comprehension | Intellect and Memory | Sadhaka pitta is present in the gray matter of the brain as certain neurotransmitters, and in the heart as part of the cardiac plexus or the heart chakra. It is responsible for knowledge, understanding, comprehension, and appreciation. It transforms sensations into feelings and emotions. It also creates the feeling of “I am" that is ego. In Vedic philosophy the ego is not a bad thing. A person must have self-confidence, self-esteem, and that self-esteem is called ego. ahamkara. Self-esteem is essential for survival and growth. The pitta present in the nervous system that is responsible for all neuro-chemical changes is sadhaka pitta. The gray matter of the brain regulates the temperature of neurons and that is also sadhaka pitta. It is sadhaka pitta that helps to transform molecules of food, water, and air into a biological cellular component called cytoplasm. The content of cytoplasm is further transformed into awareness by subtle cellular metabolic activity because of sadhaka pitta. All biochemical neurotransmitters, which are necessary to maintain higher cerebral activity, fall under sadhaka pitta. The unprocessed cytoplasmic content becomes emotion. Every thought, feeling, and emotion should be processed into intelligence. That which is not processed is crystallized and stored in the connective tissue. Sadhaka pitta also transforms physical sound into nerve impulse, which is carried to the center of hearing where every sound, as a nerve impulse, is transformed, cooked, digested, and translated into meaning. Meaning is feeling. The word “love” creates certain feelings in one's heart. Love cannot be described but pure essence of love can be felt. If you say that anything that cannot be described does not exist, that means you have lost feeling. Feeling is called ESP—extrasensory perception. Sadhaka pitta, which is present in the brain cells as a specialized neuro-chemical substance, creates ESP, the important sixth sense. Prana is a flow of awareness and this flow of intelligence is neuro-electricity that is moving through the nerves and delivering a message. Though messenger molecules are RNA molecules, prana brings the message from DNA to RNA. So there is a functional relationship between DNA molecules, which create new cells, and RNA molecules, which are the messengers. Prana brings the message. Past memory and experience is stored in the RNA/DNA molecules. In the process of recognition, sadhaka pitta penetrates the memory and chooses a particular file from the vast hologram of RNA/DNA molecules. This is a function of buddhi, the intellect. 'Reality' is a product of mind. Reality in this room is different to reality in another room. 'Truth' that is confined by time and space becomes reality. 'Actuality' is a product of the senses. The pencil in someone’s hand is actual to that person at that time. Therefore, it is also reality to them. When you look at them holding the pencil, it is your reality, but only when you touch it does it become actual to you. So what is the relationship between Truth, reality, and actuality? Reality has to pass through actuality, or actuality must come in close contact with reality, in order to realize Truth. So Truth is unconditional, universal absolute. The moment a person experiences that, it becomes personal reality. As long as a person is in the dream, dream is reality. When he comes out of the dream, reality changes, because reality is bound by time and space. Truth is not. In that sense, awareness is Truth, consciousness is reality, and perception is actuality. So perception has to pass through consciousness in order to reach awareness, which means actuality has to go through reality in order to reach the Truth. This transformation is governed by sadhaka pitta. It is sadhaka pitta that bridges this function of looking and listening with total existence. Then existence becomes actual. When we internalize actuality, or reality, it becomes Truth. Truth has a relationship with reality and actuality, but actuality and reality may not have a relationship to the Truth, because the bridge between actuality and reality of Truth is sadhaka pitta. Therefore, we can only have a clear relationship with Truth if sadhaka pitta is healthy. Sadhaka pitta is necessary for the transformation of an object into pure experience. When experience is recorded in the brain cells, it becomes memory and memory is knowledge. | No information available. |
Alochaka - Seer (Alochaka - Air) {Pitta} |
N.A | Eyes | Eyes | Maintains iris color, Visual perception | Vision | Alochaka pitta is present in the eye and governs the luster, color, and translucence of the eye. It is present in the cornea to maintain transference and translucence. It is present in the iris to maintain color and in the lens to maintain transference. It is also present in the vitreous humor and in the cone and rod cells. Alochaka pitta is necessary for optical perception. It maintains the temperature of the eyeball, the color of the iris, color vision, and vision of light. When you look at an object, that image is formed on the retina and absorbed by the sharp quality of alochaka pitta into the optic nerve. Then prana vayu carries that image to the mind for interpretation. Alochaka pitta maintains visual perception and three-dimensional vision. If you have only one eye, what you see is a flat picture. Binocular vision, with two eyes, is three-dimensional. One of the important functions of alochaka pitta, along with prana, is accommodation (ability to focus), which means the constriction or dilation of the pupil, so that appropriate light is allowed to enter and fall on the retina for clear perception of an object. Alochaka pitta is responsible for generating the visual impulse, which prana then carries to the mind, to buddhi, where interpretation of the impulse is accomplished by sadhaka pitta. So, alochaka pitta meets sadhaka pitta in buddhi, where interpretation of visual perception takes place. This meeting point is in the occipital cortex, the posterior (back) portion of the head. If there is trauma at this meeting point, a person may become blind. Alochaka pitta is also associated with emotions. Different emotions bring a different chemistry to the tears. Tears of joy and love are sweet, scanty, and cool, and come from the lateral (outer) side of the eye. Tears of anger come from the center of the eye and are sour to the taste, and hot. Tears of frustration, grief, sadness, and fear come from the medial (inner) side and are bitter and astringent to the taste. Eyes have the capacity to see the truth. When you look without judgment, without interference of thought and mind, the eyes become the windows of God and you can perceive the Truth. If your thought and mind interfere, then you perceive reality, because reality is a product of your mind. We need sensitive alochaka pitta that can perceive the truth of reality, the truth of actuality. When you perceive the Truth, there is love, clarity, compassion, and pure awareness. | Glaucoma, changes in the eyes leading to shortsightedness or farsightedness. If alochaka pitta is increased, it may create conjunctivitis, styes, iritis, burning sensation in the eye, and photophobia. |
Pachaka - Cooker (Pachaka - Fire) {Pitta} |
N.A | Small Intestine, Stomach | Small Intestine, Stomach | Digestion, absorption and assimilation of foods | Digestion | The pitta present in the stomach and small intestine is called pachaka pitta. The intestinal digestive juice that is secreted from the villi of the small intestine is also pachaka pitta. The pachaka pitta in the stomach is a part of jathara agni. Jathara means stomach. This agni is the central fire, gastric fire, and this digestive fire in the stomach is the main agni in the body. When the gastric fire in the stomach is high and there is more secretion of hydrochloric acid and digestive enzymes, the stomach becomes grouchy and creates the sensation of hunger. The pachaka pitta in the stomach and the pachaka pitta in the small intestine work together. Jathara agni is composed of pachaka pitta, prana vayu, samana vayu, and kledaka kapha. This pitta governs the digestion in the stomach within the first two hours after the ingestion of food. Then the pyloric valve opens and the food passes into the duodenum, the upper part of the small intestine. | Hyperacidity, hypoglycemia, and craving for sugar, gastritis, peptic ulcer, indigestion, anorexia, and dyspepsia. |
Ranjaka - Colorer (Ranjaka - Water) {Pitta} |
N.A | Liver, Spleen, Intrinsic Factor in Stomach | Liver, Spleen, Intrinsic Factor in Stomach | Produces bile, liver enzymes, gives color to blood, Blood formation | Blood | Ranjaka pitta in the liver gives color to all tissues. Skin color, hair color and the color of eyes are related to ranjaka pitta. Ranjaka pitta is responsible for erythrogenesis, the creation of red blood cells in the bone marrow, which are mixed with rasa dhatu, the plasma. Thus, ranjaka pitta is responsible for giving color to the blood. Ranjaka pitta in the stomach is intrinsic factor, which is responsible for the production of blood in the bone marrow. Ranjaka pitta in the spleen kills bacteria and parasites as well as produces some white blood cells (rasa dhatu), so its job is more protective. There is a functional integrity between the liver, stomach, spleen, and bone marrow. If the function of the liver is affected, the bone marrow will also be affected. If the function of the stomach is affected, it will affect the liver. In a way, the spleen and liver also have functional integrity. The job of the spleen is to filter the blood and to send unwanted, heavy, old red blood cells to the liver; the liver destroys them and separates the hemoglobin from the blood. Then the liver utilizes the hemoglobin that is liberated for the production of bile salts, pigment, and enzymes. Therefore, when the spleen is enlarged the liver may also be enlarged, and vice versa. There is a fine line between ranjaka agni, bhuta agni (element fires), and rakta agni. Ranjaka agni incorporates bhuta agni. It gives color to rasa dhatu and transforms rasa into immature (asthayi) rakta dhatu. Bhuta agni is the specialized function of ranjaka agni in the liver that converts food and other substances into their elemental components. Rakta agni does further transformation of asthayi rakta into mature (sthayi) rakta dhatu, essential to the maturation of red blood cells. There are 5 bhuta agnis: Nabhasa agni (Ether fire), Vayavya agni (Air fire), Tejo agni (Fire), Apo agni (Water fire), Parthiva agni (Earth fire). There is a relationship between ranjaka pitta and alochaka pitta, the pitta associated with the eyes. If the sclera is yellow, it is due to a disorder of ranjaka pitta and alochaka pitta. The eyes and liver are connected, and toxicity in the liver may create visual disturbance. Photophobia is sensitivity to light due to toxicity in the liver. The same thing happens if a person drinks too much alcohol. When the liver metabolizes alcohol, excess pitta is produced. Visual perception on a subtle level is also affected, because a ranjaka pitta disorder may even affect the sadhaka pitta of the brain. | Hepatitis, anemia, chronic fatigue syndrome, mononucleosis. When kapha disturbs ranjaka pitta, the person may develop gallstones. If kapha is long-standing and lingers in the liver, the person may develop high cholesterol, fatty degeneration of the liver, or steatorrhea (fatty diarrhea). |
Bhrajaka - Shiner (Bhrajaka - Earth) {Pitta} |
N.A | Skin | Whole body | Maintains skin color, Texture and temperature, Stereognosis | Normal pigmentation of skin | This pitta keeps the skin warm and is responsible for normal complexion and luster. It also helps in the processing of oils, pastes, and medications applied externally to the skin. When we apply, for instance, sandalwood or ginger paste, the agni principle of bhrajaka absorbs and assimilates the substance. The skin is a gate or door that is kept functional by bhrajaka pitta. Bhrajaka pitta works in connection with ranjaka pitta and pachaka pitta. Skin care is important in Ayurveda. Oil is absorbed through the skin and the quality of the oil penetrates deeply into the connective tissue all the way to the bone. The medium that carries and absorbs that oil is bhrajaka pitta. | Eczema, dermatitis, acne, and anesthesia—loss of sense of touch, tingling, and numbness. |
Tarpaka - Satisfier (Tarpaka - Ether) {Kapha} |
N.A | Brain (white matter) | Myelin Sheath, Cerebrospinal Fluid | Subconscious thinking and emotions, memory | Intelligence | Tarpaka kapha is predominantly present in the white matter of the brain. It is thick, sticky, slimy, and soft. Tarpaka nourishes the brain cells. The liquid qualities of tarpaka kapha are present in the meninges and cerebrospinal fluid, which surround the soft brain tissue and the spinal cord. Tarpaka kapha brings energy to rasa dhatu (plasma) by way of the sweet and salty tastes, creating a feeling of happiness. If a crying child is given sugar, he becomes happy and stops crying. Another important site of tarpaka kapha is the myelin sheath, a protective sheath surrounding most nerve cells. Tarpaka kapha lubricates the sinuses and nasal cavities and is present in the spinal cord, where it governs the reflex arc. The tarpaka kapha in the spinal cord acts as a medium for the completion of the circuit for the reflex arc. If batteries are dry, nothing happens. So tarpaka kapha in the spinal cord acts like a battery solution. Tarpaka kapha helps to create neurological time, which is stimulus and response. Psychological time is thought. There is no space without time. Time is space and space is distance. If tarpaka kapha becomes thick and firm, there is crystallization, rigidity, and callousness, which create confusion. Confusion is conclusion and this conclusion is judgment that is stored in tarpaka kapha. We carry the memory of our parents' illnesses within the DNA molecules, which is tarpaka kapha. If a person’s grandfather had diabetes, taipaka kapha carries, tapaka kapha carries that memory of diabetes in the person's cells. We seek security by retaining memories and tarpaka kapha performs this task. When a child burns his hand in a fire, that memory is recorded. Now when he sees fire, he knows not to play with the flame. There is safety and security in biological memory, which is absolutely necessary for safety. We also have psychological memories of childhood suffering. Whatever treatment received from parents or teachers during the first seven years of life, stays with us through life and shapes our personality. Within tarpaka kapha there is a space beyond time and aging, which can be reached through sensitive awareness. In other words, one can avoid the DNA problems. Within that space, a person will no longer live in the past. To live in the present means to live in a timeless space. To live now means to live in eternity. To live in your relationships with these qualities of taipaka kapha is to live with God. | Stroke paralysis, Parkinson’s disease, or brain tumors. Concussion, compression, or contusion may affect tarpaka kapha and change the entire personality. |
Avalambaka - Supporter (Avalambaka - Air) {Kapha} |
N.A | Lungs, Pleural Cavity, Heart, Respiratory Tract, Spine | Heart | Support, Holds emotions, Supports all kapha systems | Energy in Limbs | Avalambaka kapha is an important kapha that supports all kapha systems in the body, functionally as well as structurally. It includes the spine as well as the lungs and heart. It carries pranic energy from the lungs to every cell, tissue, and organ. It is supportive to both the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Avalambaka kapha is present in the respiratory and cardiovascular systems, in the trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles. Avalambaka kapha also supports the intracostal muscles and ribs. Because of its liquid quality, avalambaka kapha helps with gaseous exchange by removing unwanted carbon dioxide from the alveoli so that oxygen can enter. In addition, avalambaka kapha provides the liquid quality within the pulmonary trunk so that oxygenated blood can be carried to the heart. Avalambaka kapha protects the lungs and alveoli, and maintains the tone of the muscular layer of the bronchi. In addition, as pericardial fluid it protects the heart muscle. Kledaka kapha and avalambaka kapha have functional integrity. Without kledaka kapha, avalambaka kapha cannot do anything. Avalambaka creates confidence, courage, and ability to face problems so that the chest is expanded. When the chest is contracted, the person is not able to cope with challenges. Psychologically, avalambaka kapha is associated with support, love, and compassion. | When there is excessive grief and sadness, avalambaka kapha becomes sticky, and lung function is affected. The lungs are the seat of grief and sadness. The inferior quality of avalambaka kapha may create pulmonary changes and collapse of the bronchial lumen. Bronchitis, asthma, bronchiectasis, pneumonia, and emphysema are all due to dysfunction of avalambaka kapha. |
Kledaka - Wetter (Kledaka - Fire) {Kapha} |
N.A | Stomach, Gastrointestinal Tract | Stomach | Gastric secretion, Digestion and absorption, Nourishes rasa | Moistening of food in stomach | Kledaka kapha is present in the gastrointestinal tract. It is liquid, soft, slightly oily, and slimy. This kapha creates a protective lining as the gastric mucous membrane. This membrane can be destroyed when food is consumed. Cayenne pepper, curry pepper, and alcohol dissolve the mucous membrane. Within 72 hours, kledaka kapha provides a fresh, new mucosal lining to protect the wall of the stomach. The stomach is divided into the greater curvature and the lesser curvature. The lesser curvature is the acid bearing area that secretes more hydrochloric acid and other digestive juices, which are pachaka pitta. The greater curvature, or fundus, produces more kledaka kapha. The lesser curvature of the stomach is near the liver, a pitta organ. The greater curvature is near the spleen, whose function is to filter blood. Sleeping on the left side suppresses kapha and builds pitta. The greater curvature of the stomach goes down and the lesser curvature is pressed toward the liver, creating more acid secretion. People who sleep on the left side can increase digestive fire but may have hyperacidity. People who sleep on the right side can calm pitta but might induce kapha aggravation, leading to sinus congestion. Sleeping on the right side brings more spleen energy, while sleeping on the left side suppresses spleen energy and builds more liver energy. When you sleep on the right side, the stomach empties earlier, because the pyloric valve is on the right. However, the food leaving the stomach may not be fully digested. Optimally, one should wait three or more hours after a meal before going to sleep so the stomach has emptied completely. | With excess kledaka: Obesity, obsessive eating habits, hyperglycemia, diabetes, high cholesterol. With insufficient kledaka: hypoglycemia, peptic ulcer. |
Bodhaka - Perceiver (Bodhaka - Water) {Kapha} |
N.A | Mouth | Mouth | Salivary secretions, Taste, Swallowing, Speech | Taste | It is located in the mouth and is represented by saliva, which is liquid, sticky, sweet, and slightly unctuous. The liquid quality of bodhaka kapha keeps the mouth wet and soft. The agni of bodhaka kapha, called bodhaka agni, is responsible for maintaining the oral temperature. Any substance that goes into the mouth causes secretion of bodhaka kapha. Bodhaka kapha also lubricates the tonsils, pharynx, and vocal cords. The epiglottis is well lubricated by bodhaka kapha so that foodstuffs can slide over the epiglottis directly into the esophagus without entering the trachea. The pharynx leads to the esophagus and the larynx leads to the lungs. This space within the throat is moistened, and the posterior wall of the pharynx is also well lubricated, by bodhaka kapha. Kledaka kapha works in conjunction with bodhaka kapha in the digestion of protein, starch, and carbohydrates. | Thick saliva indicates dental calculi, diabetes, worms, or Parkinson’s disease. Excess saliva or a sticky mouth may also indicate dehydration or pre-diabetes, because stickiness of the mouth is due to sweet saliva. In a 24-hour period, we swallow about one pint of saliva and in this way bodhaka kapha nourishes kledaka kapha. In addition, through saliva bodhaka kapha helps to maintain water electrolyte balance. |
Shleshaka - Embracer (Shleshaka - Earth) {Kapha} |
N.A | Joints | Joints | Lubricates joints (synovial fluid), Nourishes bones | Lubrication of joints | Shleshaka kapha is thick, sticky, liquid, oily and slimy. It is present all over the body, and especially in the joint spaces, where two bones come together. It lubricates the joints and nourishes the articular (joint) surfaces and cartilages to promote easy movement. One of the important functions of shleshaka kapha is to support the skeletal system and to strengthen the ligaments. | Degenerative arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis. |
Name | Days taken to prepare | Size | Functions | Superior Byproduct | Inferior Byproduct | Description | Causes of Increase | Causes of Decrease | Signs of Increase | Signs of Decrease | Signs of Disturbed | Signs of Disturbed by Vata | Signs of Disturbed by Pitta | Signs of Disturbed by Kapha |
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Rasa Plasma, Blood Serum, Lymph |
5 days | 9 anjali (1 Anjali is 2 hands cupped together) | Nutrition, Affection, Immunity | Top layer of skin, Lactation, Menstruation | Kapha (Poshaka kapha) | Rasa dhatu is the first and foremost juice of all life—from the amoeba to the human being and is associated with plasma, serum, and lymph. Ahara rasa is the immature form of rasa dhatu and forms within 12 hours of the intake of food. Rasa agni, the fire principle of rasa, transforms ahara rasa into Mature Rasa and Immature Rakta. This transformation, from food to plasma, takes five days. Rasa dhatu contains both hot and cold molecules. The hot molecules are red blood cells and the cold molecules are white blood cells. Rasa—which includes white blood cells—and rakta (red blood cells) function together. White blood cells and red blood cells bathe and breathe in plasma, which is rasa dhatu. Plasma also includes blood serum and lymph, the circulating fluid of the lymphatic system. In fact, the entire lymphatic system is part of rasa dhatu. Kledaka Kapha, Vyana Vayu, and a small amount of Pachaka Pitta are present in rasa dhatu. Because of the presence of Vyana vayu, rasa dhatu is mobile, active, and keeps flowing. Pachaka pitta gives rasa a yellowish color. Without pachaka pitta, which contains agni, the transformation of asthayi (immature/raw) into sthayi (mature) rasa is impossible. |
Excessive water intake, Hydrophilic substances, such as salt and watermelon, Dairy products - such as milk, cheese and yogurt, Alcoholic drinks, Sleeping during the daytime, Insufficient exercise, Repression of emotions. | Insufficient water intake, Profuse perspiration, Eating dry fruits, Post-influenza dehydration, Leftover food, Nausea, Hot/Dry Spicy food, Vomiting, Excessive amounts of pungent, bitter and astringent substances, Diarrhea, Fluid loss, Beans, Polyuria (excess urination), Excessive exercise, Over-exposure to hot sun, Emotional reactions, such as anger and fear. |
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Rakta Red blood cells |
10 days | 8 anjali (1 Anjali is 2 hands cupped together) | Life function, Oxygenation, Enthusiasm | Blood vessels, granulation tissues, Small tendons and sinews | Pitta (Poshaka Pitta) | Rakta dhatu is the red blood cells in the heart and blood vessels, and it provides a bridge between the body’s internal and external environments by carrying nutrients to the tissues. It transports nutrients from the gastrointestinal tract, prana from the lungs and vyana from the heart to the cells of the body. The waste products from the cells in the form of carbon dioxide are carried to the lungs. Other waste products are carried by the blood to other excretory organs and are related to apana vayu. Although rasa and rakta dhatus are integrated and function together, they are considered separate systems in Ayurvedic theory. From ahara rasa (the nutrient precursor), it takes five days for Mature Rasa dhatu to be formed. Mature rasa and Immature/Raw Rakta are formed at the same time. After 10 days, Mature rakta is formed. Rasa and rakta dhatus regulate temperature by distributing heat from the skeletal muscles and active organs to all body parts. This distribution of heat is an important function of rasa and rakta dhatus together. Ranjaka pitta is present in rakta dhatu, as is Prana Vayu and Vyana Vayu, and together they are responsible for circulation. |
Low dhatu agni, Large amounts of jaggary, Hot spicy food and drinks, Excessive consumption of oily or fried, Iron or folic acid supplements, Meat, Alcohol, especially red wine, Intravenous blood transfusion, Sour substances, Working under the hot sun, Anger, hate and envy. | Anemia, Severe blood loss in traumatic situation, Iron, folic acid or vitamin B12 deficiency, Pinworms or hookworms, Hemorrhage, Excessive menstrual bleeding, Hemorrhoids, Insufficient sunlight. |
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Mamsa Muscle |
15 days | It varies | Plastering, Form, Movement, Support, Strength, Protection | Six layers of skin, Subcutaneous fat | Ear wax, Nasal crust, Sebaceous secretions, Tooth tartar, Smegma | The next dhatu is mamsa. The fully processed sthayi (mature) mamsa is created from asthayi (immature/raw) mamsa, which is formed at the same time as sthayi rakta. The transformation from ahara rasa to sthayi mamsa takes about 15 days. Mamsa dhatu is the muscle tissue. The muscular system accounts for nearly half of the body weight. Mamsa dhatu is closely connected to the tonsils; they regulate the immunity of mamsa dhatu. |
Low dhatu agni, Kapha foods, such as wheat and dairy products, Heavy food, Excessive consumption of food, Red meat, Sleeping during daytime, Suddenly stopping heavy exercise, High protein diet. | Excessive exercise with insufficient nutrition, Vata provoking diet, Old age, Chronic illness and consumptive diseases, Multiple sclerosis, Neuromuscular disorders, Malabsorption, Lack of protein |
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Meda Adipose |
20 days | 2 anjali (1 Anjali is 2 hands cupped together) | Lubrication, Bulk to body, Insulation, Beauty, Personal love, | Tendons, sinews, ligaments, flat muscles | Sweat | Meda is adipose tissue, a loose connective tissue that includes fat, phospholipids, steroids such as cholesterol, and other types of lipids. Meda dhatu is connected to the adrenals. | Fatty, fried food Excessive water intake, Hydrophilic substances - such as salt, yogurt and watermelon, Insufficient exercise, Sedentary lifestyle, Underactive thyroid, Low Mamsa and Meda agni. | Excessive exercise, Chronic consumptive diseases, Insufficient water intake, Insufficient oil in the diet, Lack of food, Poverty, Fear, anxiety and nervousness. |
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Asthi Bone |
25 days | Approx. 365 bones | Support, Structure, Protection of vital organs | Teeth, Cartilage | Hair, Nails | It is the densest tissue in the body. This dhatu also conducts sound waves that aid in hearing. Asthi dhatu also acts as an excretory tissue. The unwanted molecules of toxic heavy metals, such as arsenic, mercury, and lead are retained in asthi dhatu, and the body tries to eliminate them in the nails and hair. In hair analysis, some people show excessive amounts of these metals, which come from the bone. Predominately made of Earth, Air and Water. |
Low dhatu agni, Metabolic bone disorders, Endocrine disorders, Thyroid and parathyroid disorders Kapha disorders, Excessive consumption of calcium, magnesium, zinc and other minerals. | Lack of calcium, magnesium, zinc and other minerals, Heavy metal toxicity, Exposure to radiation, Malabsorption, Trauma, Excessive exercise, Too much jogging or jumping, Vata disorders, Menopause, Chronic illness (TB, typhoid, etc.), Insufficient milk during childhood, Broad-spectrum antibiotics. |
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Majja Bone marrow, Nervous tissue, Connective tissue |
35 days | 2 anjali (1 Anjali is 2 hands cupped together) | Reproduction, Produce ojas, Emotional release | Lacrimal secretions | Oily secretions in eyes | Majja dhatu includes both the nerve tissue and the bone marrow. Bone marrow is a soft jelly-like tissue within the cavity of the bone. Every bone has a little foramen, a small hole, through which the nerves and blood vessels enter the bone tissue. Therefore, the bone tissue has a sense of pain, pressure and position of the joint. Whenever your joint is flexed or extended, you know its position because of majja dhatu. Majja dhatu is the seat of the conscious and subconscious mind. The frontal lobe of the brain governs the emotional brain. According to Ayurveda, the superior area governs vata, the middle governs pitta and the inferior governs kapha. Anxiety, fear and nervousness are located more in the vata area. Anger, judgment and criticism are in the pitta area. Attachment, greed and possessiveness are found in the kapha area. |
Excessive sleep, Sedentary lifestyle, Excessive fats and oils in the diet, Excessive water intake, Kapha aggravating foods. | Vata-provoking diet, Overexertion, Excessive exercise, Emotional reactions, such as fear and anxiety, Prolonged exposure to radiation, Heavy metal toxicity, Malabsorption or malnutrition, Trauma, Alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and other drugs, Incompatible food combining, Broken bones, Cerebral concussion/compression, Laceration of the brain, Head or spinal injury, Whiplash. |
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Shukra and Artava Reproductive |
40 days | Half anjali (1 Anjali is 2 hands cupped together) | Reproduction, Produce ojas, Emotional release | Ojas | None | Shukra dhatu is the male and artava the female reproductive tissue. Both male and female reproductive tissues have as their primary function the continuation of human life. | Low dhatu agni, Sedentary lifestyle, Lack of exercise, Rich, oily foods, Dairy products, Meat, Heavy food, Excessive water intake, Attachment, greed and possessiveness, Anger, irritability, envy or jealousy, Steroidal and hormonal therapy, Pitta aggravating factors, Meat and fish, Working in a hot room or under the sun. | Low dhatu agni, Excessive exercise, Fear, anxiety, worry and nervousness, Intense joy, excitation, happiness, fear, anxiety, grid and sadness, Chronic illness, Excessive dry, hot, spicy food, Lack of good fats in the diet, Dehydration, Parasites, Trauma, Venereal diseases, Over-indulgence in sex, Excessive masturbation, Vata aggravation, Anemia, Severe blood loss. |
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Mutra/Urine | Mutra/Urine | Excessive fluid intake, Coffee, Alcohol, Hydrophilic substances, Diaphoretic herbs, Diabetes, Anxiety. | Insufficient water intake, Excessive consumption of tomatoes, spinach or other foods high in oxalic acid, Dehydration, Heavy sweating, Suppression of urination, Sex with a full bladder, Kidney diseases, Post-influenza perspiration, Chronic illness, Parasites and bacteria. |
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Purisha/Feces | Purisha/Feces | Suppression of natural urges to pass flatus and feces, Parasites such as amoebae or giardiasis, Chronic indigestion, Incompatible food combining, Dysfunctional agni, Malabsorption, Liver or spleen dysfunction. | Excessive exercise, Prolonged fasting, Insufficient food intake, Lack of nutrition, Chronic illness. |
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Sveda/Sweat | Sveda/Sweat | Excessive exercise, Working in hot conditions, Summer, Hot, spicy food, Hot drinks, Excessive water intake, Excess salt, Alcohol, Anger, Anxiety or grief, Fever, Obesity, Pitta disorders. | Insufficient water intake, Insufficient exercise, Dehydration, Vata disorders, Emotional factors such as greed and attachment, Cold weather, dry climate. |
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Nadi | Srota Type | Srota | Marmas | Body Organ | Nadi Aperture/Location |
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Alambusha |
Supply 7 dhatus or bodily tissues, Govern elimination of metabolic waste materials from body, Govern female systems |
Mamsavaha (Muscle channel), Shukravaha (Reproductive fluid channel), Purishavaha (Faecal channel), Mutravaha (Urinary channel), Artavavaha (Menstruation channel) |
Guda |
Spleen, Stomach |
Anus From center of root chakra to tip of rectum |
Kuhu |
Supply 7 dhatus or bodily tissues, Govern elimination of metabolic waste materials from body, Govern female systems |
Asthivaha (Bone channel), Mutravaha (Urinary channel), Artavavaha (Menstruation channel), Shukravaha (Reproductive fluid channel) |
Kukundara, Vitapa |
Kidney, Bladder |
Penis/Vagina From base of spine to sex chakra and forward to the end of the urethra. |
Vishvodhara |
Govern the intake of substances into body, Supply 7 dhatus or bodily tissues, Govern female systems |
Annavaha (Food channel), Raktavaha (Blood channel), Artavavaha (Menstruation channel) |
Navel |
Heart, Small Intestine, Triple Warmer, Pericardium |
Navel From base of spine to the navel and from it throughout the abdomen. |
Varuna |
Govern the intake of substances into body, Supply 7 dhatus or bodily tissues, Govern female systems, Govern mind system |
Pranavaha (LifeForce channel), Rasavaha (Plasma channel), Raktavaha (Blood channel), Stanyavaha (Lactation channel), Manovaha (Mental channel) |
Hridaya |
Gall Bladder, Liver |
Skin From base of spine to heart chakra and from it throughout the entire body. |
Sarasvati |
Supply 7 dhatus or bodily tissues, Govern elimination of metabolic waste materials from body |
Rasavaha (Plasma channel), Svedavaha (Sweat channel) |
Nila, Manya, Amsa |
Reproduction Organs, Lungs, Large Intestine |
Mouth and throat From base of spine to throat chakra. |
Shankhini |
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Vidhura (Left) |
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Left Ear Branches out from third-eye, goes to left eye which is its orifice. |
Payasvini |
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Vidhura (Right) |
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Right Ear Branches out from third-eye, goes to right ear which is its orifice. |
Gandhari |
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Apanga (Left) |
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Left Eye Branches out from third-eye, goes to left eye which is its orifice. |
Pusha |
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Apanga (Right) |
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Right Eye Branches out from third-eye, goes to right eye which is its orifice. |
Ida |
Govern the intake of substances into body | Pranavaha (LifeForce channel) |
Phana (Left) |
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Left Nostril Branches out from third-eye, goes to left nostril which is its orifice. |
Pingala |
Govern the intake of substances into body | Pranavaha (LifeForce channel) |
Phana (Right) |
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Right Nostril Branches out from third-eye, goes to right nostril which is its orifice. |
Sushhumna |
Supply 7 dhatus or bodily tissues, Govern mind system, Govern the intake of substances into body |
Majjavaha (Nervous or Marrow channel), Manovaha (Mental channel), Pranavaha (LifeForce channel) |
Adhipati, Sthapani |
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Eyes From base of spine to top of head, with many nadis branching out from it in the region of third eye. |
Yashasvati |
Govern the intake of substances into body, Supply 7 dhatus or bodily tissues |
Pranavaha (LifeForce channel), Rasavaha (Plasma channel) |
Kshipra (Right), Talahridaya (Right) |
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Tips of Right Thumb, Big Toe Runs from root to navel chakra where it branches out. |
Hastijihva |
Govern the intake of substances into body, Supply 7 dhatus or bodily tissues |
Pranavaha (LifeForce channel), Rasavaha (Plasma channel) |
Kshipra (Left), Talahridaya (Left) |
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Tips of Left Thumb, Big Toe Runs from root to navel chakra where it branches out. |
Srota | Srota Type | Root | Passage | Opening | Associated Marmas | Description | Functions | Signs of excess flow | Signs of deficiency flow | Signs of blocked flow | Signs of flow through wrong channel |
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Pranavaha LifeForce channel |
Govern the intake of substances into body | Left chamber of Heart | Respiratory system | Nose | Sthapani, Phana (Left), Phana (Right), Hridaya, Kshipra (Right), Talahridaya (Right), Kshipra (Left), Talahridaya (Left) |
These carry our life force and run through the entirety of the respiratory system. The prana is absorbed through the lungs and the colon. If there is some issue in the root organ (left chamber of the heart), then the entire srotas will be messed up, which can then cause disease. But if the problem is in srotas, then it is not necessary for root organ to have issue. The pranavaha srotas also connect to and work with the Pranamaya kosha. | Respiratory tract, bronchial tree including alveoli | Rapid breathing and hyperventilation. | Slow or shallow breathing and shortness of breath. | Difficulty in breathing accompanied by coughing, wheezing or asthma. There may also be hiatal hernias. | Lungs could be perforated. |
Annavaha Food channel |
Govern the intake of substances into body | Esophagus and greater curvature of stomach | Gastrointestinal tract | Ileocecal valve | Navel, Indrabasti, Kurchashira |
These are the channels responsible for carrying our food. These srotas are the main channels in the body. If there is some issue in the root organ, then the entire srotas will be messed up, which can then cause disease. But if the problem is in srotas, then it is not necessary for root organ to have issue. | Digestion, Assimilation, Absorption | Excessive appetite, hyperacidity and possibly diarrhea. | Suppressed apprtite as well as hypoacidity, anorexia and constipation. | Intestinal obstruction and the formation of tumors. | There may be vomiting and perforations of the stomach or intestines, or perforated ulcers. |
Ambuvaha Water Metabolism channel |
Govern the intake of substances into body | Pancreas | Gastrointestinal mucous membrane | Kidneys, Tongue, Sweat glands | Apastambha, Kurpara, Janu, Basti, Urvi, Bahvi |
These channels carry water and other fluids throughout the body, including the cerebrospinal fluid, saliva, and the gastric mucosal and pancreatic secretions. This is the fluid-absorbing aspect of digestion. These srotas govern the assimilation of water and foods that contain water. If there is some issue in the root organ, then the entire srotas will be messed up, which can then cause disease. But if the problem is in srotas, then it is not necessary for root organ to have issue. | Body temperature, Lubrication, Energy, Electrolyte balance, Selection of wastes | Excessive thirst, a sharp taste in the mouth and hypoglycemia. | Lack of taste in the mouth, nausea and hyperglycemia. | Diabetes or other serious problems of the pancreas such as cancer. | Vomiting and anorexia. |
Rasavaha Plasma channel |
Supply 7 dhatus or bodily tissues | Right chamber of heart and ten great blood vessels | Network of blood vessels and Lymphatic systems | Arteriole venous junction in capillaries | Nila, Hridaya, Kshipra (Right), Kshipra (Left), Stanamula, Lohitaksha, Amsaphalaka |
These are the channels of the lymph (rasa) dhatu that carry the plasma. They are connected to the lymphatic and circulatory systems. If there is some issue in the root organ, then the entire srotas will be messed up, which can then cause disease. But if the problem is in srotas, then it is not necessary for root organ to have issue. | Nutrition, Affection (prlnana), Immunity, Faith, Regulation of blood pressure and volume | Edema, as well as swelling of the glands and lymph glands. | Dehydration and emaciation. | Overly swollen glands, major lymphatic obstructions and lymphatic cancer. | Bleeding as well as the coughing up of blood. |
Raktavaha Blood channel |
Supply 7 dhatus or bodily tissues | Liver and Spleen | Circulatory system | Skin | Hridaya, Navel, Kurpara, Janu, Lohitaksha, Brihati, Sira Matrika |
These channels carry the blood and relate to the circulatory system. If there is some issue in the root organ, then the entire srotas will be messed up, which can then cause disease. But if the problem is in srotas, then it is not necessary for root organ to have issue. | Life function, Oxygenation, Enthusiasm | Rapid pulse, heart palpitations and hypertension. | Slow pulse with hypotension and varicose veins. | Arrhythmia, an enlarged liver or spleen, clotting of the blood, tumors or heart attacks. | Different types of bleeding disorders. |
Mamsavaha Muscle channel |
Supply 7 dhatus or bodily tissues | Ligaments and skin where the muscle tissues are attached | All muscles of the body | Through all the skin | Guda, Kurchashira, Stanamula, Kakshadhara, Stanarohita |
These channels supply the muscle tissue with nutrients. If there is some issue in the root organ, then the entire srotas will be messed up, which can then cause disease. But if the problem is in srotas, then it is not necessary for root organ to have issue. | Plastering, Form, Movement, Support, Protection, Strength | Hyperactivity of muscles and tremors may occur. | Under activity of the muscles that can cause loss or lack of muscle tone and spasms. | Chronic inflammation in the muscles, as well as tumors. | Muscles that are more easily torn. |
Medavaha Fat channel |
Supply 7 dhatus or bodily tissues | Abdominal fat, Kidneys, Adrenals | Subcutaneous fat tissue | Sebaceous glands | Basti, Katikataruna, Nitamba |
These channels supply fat issue with nutrients. If there is some issue in the root organ, then the entire srotas will be messed up, which can then cause disease. But if the problem is in srotas, then it is not necessary for root organ to have issue. | Lubrication (snehan), Personal love, Beauty, Insulation, Bulk to body | Edema and Obesity. | Emaciation with dryness of the skin. | Tumors in adipose/fat tissue. | May lead to the tearing of fat tissue. |
Asthivaha Bone channel |
Supply 7 dhatus or bodily tissues | Adipose tissue and hips/pelvic girdle/sacrum | Skeletal system | Nails and the hair | Kukundara, Janu, Katikataruna, Manibandha, Simanta |
These channels nourish the bones and skeletal system. If there is some issue in the root organ, then the entire srotas will be messed up, which can then cause disease. But if the problem is in srotas, then it is not necessary for root organ to have issue. | Support, Structure, Protection of vital organs | Excess of bone tissue. | Weak bones, deficient bone tissue and osteoporosis. | Bone sppurs, calcification of the bones and cancer. | Wrong flow also occurs when a bone is broken. |
Majjavaha Nervous or Marrow channel |
Supply 7 dhatus or bodily tissues | Joints and bones, and secondarily by the brain and spinal cord | Entire nervous system (central, sympathetic and parasympathetic) | Synaptic space | Adhipati, Sthapani, Apastambha, Simanta, Apalapa, Shringataka |
These supply the nerve tissue and bone marror with nutrients. If there is some issue in the root organ, then the entire srotas will be messed up, which can then cause disease. But if the problem is in srotas, then it is not necessary for root organ to have issue. | Fills bone spaces, Sensation, Communication, Learning, Memory, Coordination | Hypersensitivity, Pain, Insomnia, Tremors and an oerly heightened sense of perception. | Hyposensivity, numbness (physical and emotional), dulllness, lethargy and a clouded sense of perception. | Convulsions, multiple sclerosis and one may even enter into a coma. | Nerve tissue damage |
Shukravaha Reproductive fluid channel |
Supply 7 dhatus or bodily tissues | Testes and nipples | Prostate gland, urethra, epididymus and the urogenital tract. | Opening of the urethra. | Vitapa, Guda, Basti, Gulpha |
These are the channels through which nutrients are transported to the male reproductive system. These srotas are also connected to the secretions that occur during sexual activities. If there is some issue in the root organ, then the entire srotas will be messed up, which can then cause disease. But if the problem is in srotas, then it is not necessary for root organ to have issue. | Reproduction, Produces ojas, Emotional release | Spermatorrhea, involuntary nocturnal emissions, premature ejaculation and leucorrhea. | Difficulty to attain an erection, as well as delayed ejaculation. | Inability to ejaculate, testicular swelling, prostate stones and tumors. | Sperm may enter into the bladder. |
Purishavaha Faecal channel |
Govern elimination of metabolic waste materials from body | Cecum, rectum and the colon | Large intestine | Anus | Guda, Parshvasandhi, Shankha |
These channels carry feces. If there is some issue in the root organ, then the entire srotas will be messed up, which can then cause disease. But if the problem is in srotas, then it is not necessary for root organ to have issue. | Absorption of minerals, Strength, Support, Formation & elimination of feces | Diarrhea | Constipation | Onstructions to the colon and there may be diverticulitis or tumors. | Perforation in the colon. |
Mutravaha Urinary channel |
Govern elimination of metabolic waste materials from body | Kidneys | Ureters, urethra and bladder. | Opening of urethra. | Kukundara, Guda, Basti |
These channels carry the urine, and include the entire urinary system. If there is some issue in the root organ, then the entire srotas will be messed up, which can then cause disease. But if the problem is in srotas, then it is not necessary for root organ to have issue. | Electrolyte balance, Elimination of urine, Maintenance of blood pressure | Excessive or frequent urination. | Scant urination | Painful and difficult urination, and there may be stones in the urinary tract. | Bladder can bust. |
Svedavaha Sweat channel |
Govern elimination of metabolic waste materials from body | Sweat glands | Sweat ducts | Pores of the skin and the sweat glands underneath the skin. | Nila, Manya, Stanarohita, Katikataruna |
These are the channels that carry sweat, the sebaceous glands. These srotas are intrinsically connected the adipose/fat tissue. The more fat the body has, the more the body sweats. If there is some issue in the root organ, then the entire srotas will be messed up, which can then cause disease. But if the problem is in srotas, then it is not necessary for root organ to have issue. | Elimination of liquid wastes, Perspiration, Electrolyte balance, Body temperature, Lubrication | Profuse sweating will occur. | Temporary lack of sweating. | Complete inability ot sweat. | Sweat will enter into lymphatic system (rasa) dhatu. |
Artavavaha Menstruation channel |
Govern female systems | Ovaries and areola | Fallopian tubes, uterus, cervical canal and vagina | Labia | Navel, Kukundara, Guda, Basti, Katikataruna |
These are the channels through which nutrients are transported to the female reproductive system. These srotas have some responbility for the menstruation and also nourish the reporductive tissue, or the ova. It goerns the production of hormones and other sexual secretions. If there is some issue in the root organ, then the entire srotas will be messed up, which can then cause disease. But if the problem is in srotas, then it is not necessary for root organ to have issue. | Reproduction, Produces ojas, Emotional release | Spermatorrhea, involuntary nocturnal emissions, premature ejaculation and leucorrhea. | Difficulty to attain an erection, as well as delayed ejaculation. | Inability to ejaculate, testicular swelling, prostate stones and tumors. | Sperm may enter into the bladder. |
Stanyavaha Lactation channel |
Govern female systems | Lactation glands | Lactiferous dicts | Nipple (it function only when a women gives birth) | Hridaya, Stanamula, Stanarohita, Nitamba |
These are the channels that carry breast milk for lactating women. If there is some issue in the root organ, then the entire srotas will be messed up, which can then cause disease. But if the problem is in srotas, then it is not necessary for root organ to have issue. | Lactation | Excess of breast milk | Lack of breast milk | No breast milk, painful and swelling breasts, mastitis, cysts, tumors or cancer. | Injury to the breasts. |
Manovaha Mental channel |
Govern mind system | Heart or cardiac plexus and the ten sensory pathways | Whole body | Sense organs | Adhipati, Sthapani, Hridaya, Simanta |
These are the channels of the mind that carry thoughts. They are not only physical channels, but subtle channels as well, and are critical in the development of a balanced mind. These channels are lcoated in the merve tissue and arr part of our emotional process. The Manovaha srotas maske up the subtle body and are part of the Manomaya kosha. The mind is directly connected to the parts of the nervous system and physical body that are resposible for the sensory and motor system. When in its higher state of awareness, the mind transcends physical body consciousness. If there is some issue in the root organ, then the entire srotas will be messed up, which can then cause disease. But if the problem is in srotas, then it is not necessary for root organ to have issue. | Thinking, Feeling, Inquiring, Deciding, Discrimination, Desire, Memory, Communication | Mental unrest, Hyperactive mind and senses and one may worry to have a lot of anger. | Dulled senses and depression, with predominant emotions of gried and sadness. | Blocked or suppressed emotions | Major psychological probles like delirium, delusion (including delusions of grandeur) and schizophrenia. |
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Guda |
Anus | Anus | 4 units |
Kukundara |
What marks the Lions | On each side of Lower Iliac side | 1/2 unit |
Vitapa |
What is hot or painful | Perineum | 1 unit |
Navel |
Navel | Navel | 4 units |
Hridaya |
Heart | Heart | 4 units |
Nila |
Dark Blue | Base of Throat | 4 units |
Manya |
Honor | Side of Upper Neck | 4 units |
Amsa |
Shoulder | Shoulder | 1/2 unit |
Vidhura (Left) |
Distress | Behind and below the Ears | 1/2 unit |
Vidhura (Right) |
Distress | Behind and below the Ears | 1/2 unit |
Apanga (Left) |
Looking Away | Outer corner of Eyes | 1/2 unit |
Apanga (Right) |
Looking Away | Outer corner of Eyes | 1/2 unit |
Phana (Left) |
A Serpant's Hood | Side of Nostrils | 1/2 unit |
Phana (Right) |
A Serpant's Hood | Side of Nostrils | 1/2 unit |
Adhipati |
Overload | Top of Head | 1/2 unit |
Sthapani |
What gives Support | Point between Eyes | 1/2 unit |
Kshipra (Right) |
Quick to give results | Between thumb and index finger OR Big and Second Toe | 1/2 unit |
Talahridaya (Right) |
Center of Surface | Center of Palm/Sole of Hand/Foot | 1/2 unit |
Kshipra (Left) |
Quick to give results | Between thumb and index finger OR Big and Second Toe | 1/2 unit |
Talahridaya (Left) |
Center of Surface | Center of Palm/Sole of Hand/Foot | 1/2 unit |
Indrabasti |
Indra's arrow | Center of Forearm/Leg | 1/2 unit |
Kurchashira |
Head of Kurcha | Base of Thumb/BigToe joint | 1 unit |
Apastambha |
What stands to side | Upper side of Abdomen | 1/2 unit |
Kurpara |
Elbow join | Elbow joint | 3 units |
Janu |
Knee joint | Knee joint | 3 units |
Basti |
Bladder | Lower abdomen | 4 units |
Urvi |
What is wide | Mid region of upper Thigh | 1 unit |
Bahvi |
What relates to Arm | Inside of upper Arm | 1 unit |
Stanamula |
Root of breast | Root of breast | 2 units |
Lohitaksha |
Red-jointed | Lower frontal end of Shoulder/Hip Joint | 1/2 unit |
Amsaphalaka |
Shoulder blade | Shoulder blade | 1/2 unit |
Brihati |
Wide or Large | Broad region of Upper Back | 1/2 unit |
Sira Matrika |
Mother of Blood Vessels | Base of Neck | 4 units |
Kakshadhara |
What upholds the Flank | Top of Shoulder Joint | 1 unit |
Stanarohita |
Upper region of breast | Upper region of Breast | 1/2 unit |
Katikataruna |
What raises the Hip | Hip Joint | 1/2 unit |
Nitamba |
Upper region of Buttocks | Upper region of Buttocks | 1/2 unit |
Manibandha |
Bracelet | Wrist | 2 units |
Simanta |
Summit | Fissures on the Skull | 4 units |
Apalapa |
Unguarded | Armpit | 1/2 unit |
Shringataka |
Place where 4 roads meet | Soft palate of the Mouth | 4 units |
Gulpha |
Ankle Joint | Ankle Joint | 2 units |
Parshvasandhi |
Side of Waist | Upper Hips | 1/2 unit |
Shankha |
Conch shell | Temple | 1/2 unit |
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Lung Meridian 3am - 5am |
Lungs |
Starts At: Neat armpit, between second and third ribs Runs Via: Upper and lower arms Ends At: Inside of thumb at the root of the nail |
Carbo Vegetabilis | No description |
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Large Intestine Meridian 5am - 7am |
Large Intestine |
Starts At: Base of index fingernails Runs Via: Up inner side of the arms Ends At: Sides of the nostrils |
Aluminium Metallicum | No description |
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Heart Meridian 11am - 1pm (13:00) |
Heart |
Starts At: Base of the armpit Runs Via: Down inner side of arm Ends At: Base of the little fingernail |
Aurum Metallicum | No description |
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Small Intestine Meridian 1pm - 3pm (15:00) |
Small Intestine |
Starts At: Base of the little fingernail Runs Via: Up the arm and side of face Ends At: Just in front of each ear |
Plumbum Metallicum | No description |
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Pericardium Meridian 7pm - 9pm (21:00) |
Pericardium |
Starts At: The chest muscle Runs Via: Down the arms Ends At: Base of the middle fingernail |
Staphisagria | No description |
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Triple Warmer (Gland) Meridian 9pm - 11pm (23:00) |
Triple Warmer |
Starts At: Ring finger, on the little finger side Runs Via: Up the arm to the head Ends At: Near the eye, under the eyebrow |
Silica | No description |
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Kidney Meridian 5pm - 7pm (19:00) |
Kidney |
Starts At: Soles of feet Runs Via: Up the inside leg, through the center of the body Ends At: Below the collar bone between the clavicle and first rib |
Phosphorus | No description |
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Bladder Meridian 3pm - 5pm (17:00) |
Bladder |
Starts At: The inside corner of the eye Runs Via: Over the skull, down the spinal column Ends At: Base of the little toenail |
Kalium Carbonicum | No description |
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Liver Meridian 1am - 3am |
Liver |
Starts At: Base of the nail of the big toe Runs Via: Up the inside of the leg Ends At: Near the nipple |
Stannum Metallicum | No description |
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Gallbladder Meridian 11pm - 1am |
Gall Bladder |
Starts At: Outer corner of the eye Runs Via: Several points on the head Ends At: The second joint of the fourth toe |
Colocynth | No description |
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Spleen Meridian 9am - 11am |
Spleen |
Starts At: The root of the nail of the big toe Runs Via: Up the inside of the legs and torso Ends At: Below the armpit |
Thuja | No description |
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Stomach Meridian 7am - 9am |
Stomach |
Starts At: Just under the eye Runs Via: Down the body and legs Ends At: Root of the second toenail |
Nux vomica | No description |
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Governing Vessel |
Starts At: In the pelvic cavity between the tip of the coccyx and anus Runs Via: Middle of spinal column, over the skull Ends At: Two front teeth, between the upper lip and gums |
Center of Back. Sea of Yang. |
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Conception Vessel |
Starts At: Pelvic cavity, in the center of the perineum Runs Via: Middleline of the abdomen, through the chest and throat to the mandible Ends At: Two front teeth, between the lower lip and gums |
Center of Torso. Sea of Yin. |
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Belt Vessel |
- | Around the Waist. Sea of Blood. It does not directly regulate Blood, yet its role is to bind the twelve ordinary channels and to regulate the balance between the upward and downward flow of Qi in the trunk; and Qi moves Blood. |
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Thrusting Vessel |
- | Through Center of Body. It is described as the Sea of the Twelve Regular Channels with the function of regulating the Qi and Blood of the twelve ordinary channels. |
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Yin Qiao/Motility Vessel |
- | No description |
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Yang Qiao/Motility Vessel |
- | No description |
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Yin Wei/Linking Vessel |
- | No description |
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Yang Wei/Linking Vessel |
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Pain points | Trouble/Disease |
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28 (Adrenal) | Adrenal gland issues, excess heat in the body. Depression, fear of more pain, severe depression indicates desire to commit suicide (suicidal tendency), less circulation of blood and so less oxygenation |
21 (Appendix (front)) | Appendix issue |
8 (Thyroid and Parathyroid) + 11 (Prostate) + 12 (Penis) + 13 (Vagina) + 14 (Uterus) + 15 (Testes and Ovaries) + 36 (Heart) |
Arthritis-Rheumatism |
9 (Spine) + 11 (Prostate) + 12 (Penis) + 13 (Vagina) + 14 (Uterus) + 15 (Testes and Ovaries) |
Backache due to Sex problems (both in males and females) |
18 (Bladder) | Bladder or trouble in passing urine or excess storage of urine |
9 (Spine) + 16 (Lymph glands (front)) + 37 (Spleen) |
Blood and Bone degeneration |
28 (Adrenal) + 36 (Heart) |
Blood circulation Reduction |
16 (Lymph glands (front)) + 37 (Spleen) |
Blood degeneration |
3 (Pituitary Gland) + 4 (Pineal Gland) |
Blood Pressure (High) - malfunctioning of Pineal, Pituitary glands |
25 (Pancreas) + 28 (Adrenal) |
Blood Pressure (Low) |
9 (Spine) + 16 (Lymph glands (front)) + 37 (Spleen) |
Bone Degeneration |
1 (Brain) + 2 (Mental Nerves) + 3 (Pituitary Gland) + 4 (Pineal Gland) + 5 (Head Nerves) + 16 (Lymph glands (front)) |
Brain - Destruction of healty brain cells (possible tumor) |
0 (Point on head - 3 inches above earlobes) + 1 (Brain) + 2 (Mental Nerves) + 3 (Pituitary Gland) + 4 (Pineal Gland) + 5 (Head Nerves) + 16 (Lymph glands (front)) |
Brain issues (Problems of controlling the different organs of body-problems of the brain + drug addiction) |
0 (Middle point on back of Left hand) + 11 (Prostate) + 12 (Penis) + 13 (Vagina) + 14 (Uterus) + 15 (Testes and Ovaries) + 16 (Lymph glands (front)) |
Breast (degeneration of left breast - possible Cancer) |
0 (Middle point on back of Right hand) + 11 (Prostate) + 12 (Penis) + 13 (Vagina) + 14 (Uterus) + 15 (Testes and Ovaries) + 16 (Lymph glands (front)) |
Breast (degeneration of right breast - possible Cancer) |
6 (Throat) + 30 (Lungs) |
Bronchitis |
9 (Spine) + 16 (Lymph glands (front)) |
Cervical issues (Slip disc, Spondylitis) |
34 (Cold) | Cold |
27 (Stomach) + 34 (Cold) |
Cold (common) affecting the nose, throat and bronchial tubes |
28 (Adrenal) + 34 (Cold) |
Cold due to excess heat |
16 (Lymph glands (front)) + 20 (Colon) |
Colon (degeneration - possible cancer) |
20 (Colon) | Colon issues |
8 (Thyroid and Parathyroid) + 21 (Allergy (back side)) |
Deficiency of Calcium plus Allergy |
16 (Lymph glands (front)) + 25 (Pancreas) + 28 (Adrenal) |
Diabetes |
16 (Lymph glands (front)) + 31 (Ear) |
Ear infection |
0 (Point for worms) + 16 (Lymph glands (front)) + 31 (Ear) |
Ear infection due to worms |
31 (Ear) | Ear issues (less hearing etc.) |
28 (Adrenal) + 31 (Ear) |
Ears (Cold around ears due to excess heat) |
16 (Lymph glands (front)) + 31 (Ear) + 33 (Nerves of Ear) |
Ears (Frequent noise in the ears - even Vertigo) |
0 (Point for optic nerve) + 3 (Pituitary Gland) + 4 (Pineal Gland) + 35 (Eyes) |
Eyes (Damage to Retina, in advanced stages involve glaucoma etc.) |
35 (Eyes) | Eyes (Redness of eyes, watering of eyes, etc.) |
4 (Pineal Gland) + 26 (Kidney) |
Fluid Retention |
11 (Prostate) | Frequent urination during the day and or night |
9 (Spine) + 24 (Shoulder) |
Frozen shoulder |
1 (Brain) + 2 (Mental Nerves) + 5 (Head Nerves) |
Headache - Cold in head |
8 (Thyroid and Parathyroid) + 36 (Heart) |
Heart attack (possible), Varicose veins, blockade in arteries |
36 (Heart) | Heart issues |
17 (Hip and Knee) | Hip and Knee Pain |
11 (Prostate) + 12 (Penis) + 13 (Vagina) + 14 (Uterus) + 15 (Testes and Ovaries) + 37 (Spleen) |
HIV due to sex abuse, multiple sex partners and unnatural sex, could also be Venereal Disease or any disease transmitted by sexual intercourse (In that case of V.D., there may be burning sensation while urinating & hurting on point no. 16.) |
8 (Thyroid and Parathyroid) | Indicating something wrong in body - Barometer |
19 (Intestines) | Intestine issues |
16 (Lymph glands (front)) + 26 (Kidney) |
Kidney infection |
26 (Kidney) | Kidney issues |
8 (Thyroid and Parathyroid) + 26 (Kidney) |
Kidney stones |
32 (Energy) | Less energy, low vitality |
16 (Lymph glands (front)) + 23 (Liver) |
Liver (degeneration - possible cancer) |
16 (Lymph glands (front)) + 22 (Gall Bladder) + 23 (Liver) |
Liver and Gallbladder (degeneration - possible cancer) |
22 (Gall Bladder) + 23 (Liver) |
Liver and Gallbladder issues (early indication Jaundice; more pain indicates stones in gallbladder) |
30 (Lungs) | Lung issues |
6 (Throat) + 16 (Lymph glands (front)) |
Mouth disease Serious (possible Cancer in Gums, Teeth, Cheeks or Throat) |
0 (Point on head - 3 inches above earlobes) + 1 (Brain) + 2 (Mental Nerves) + 3 (Pituitary Gland) + 4 (Pineal Gland) + 5 (Head Nerves) |
Muscular Distrophy |
0 (Base of 3rd or Middle toe of Right foot) + 0 (Base of 3rd or Middle toe of Left foot) |
Nervous Tension |
25 (Pancreas) | Pancreas (malfunctioning, overworking leads to migraine, desire to eat-drink sweets and later on to alcoholism) |
25 (Pancreas) + 28 (Adrenal) |
Pancreas (underworking) |
10 (Piles) | Piles |
16 (Lymph glands (front)) + 16 (Lower lumbar (back)) |
Pneumonia |
11 (Prostate) + 12 (Penis) + 13 (Vagina) + 14 (Uterus) + 15 (Testes and Ovaries) + 16 (Lymph glands (front)) |
Prostate in men (degeneration - possible cancer) |
0 (Sciatic nerve on legs) + 9 (Spine) + 16 (Lymph glands (front)) |
Sciatic nerve Pain |
11 (Prostate) + 12 (Penis) + 13 (Vagina) + 14 (Uterus) + 15 (Testes and Ovaries) |
Sex problems both in males and females (Pimples, less or more menses, painful menses, irregular menses, timidity, loss of libido, less virility (Check the nails)) |
25 (Pancreas) + 26 (Kidney) |
Skin problems |
16 (Lymph glands (front)) + 19 (Intestines) |
Small intestine (degeneration - possible cancer) |
29 (Solar Plexus) | Solar plexus if shifted upwards leads to constipation, Hiatus hernia-piles-fistula; if shifted downwards, leads to loose motion. Colitis, i.e. inflammation of the colon, leading to diarrhoea and lower abdominal pain. |
37 (Spleen) | Spleen issues, anaemia etc. |
24 (Shoulder) | Stiffness in shoulder |
16 (Lymph glands (front)) + 27 (Stomach) |
Stomach (degeneration - possible cancer) |
27 (Stomach) | Stomach—loss of appetite, digestion problem, gas trouble |
22 (Gall Bladder) + 23 (Liver) + 28 (Adrenal) + 37 (Spleen) |
Thalassemia |
38 (Thymus) | Thymus in the case of children - Weakened defence system. In the case of adults: Overworking of Thymus- leading to Myasthenia gravis, a condition causing loss of muscle power |
8 (Thyroid and Parathyroid) + 16 (Lymph glands (front)) |
Thyroid issues (possible hypothyroid) |
6 (Throat) + 8 (Thyroid and Parathyroid) + 34 (Cold) |
Tonsillitis |
8 (Thyroid and Parathyroid) + 16 (Lymph glands (front)) + 30 (Lungs) |
Tuberculosis |
19 (Intestines) + 22 (Gall Bladder) + 23 (Liver) + 28 (Adrenal) |
Ulcers, Acidity, Gas |
11 (Prostate) + 12 (Penis) + 13 (Vagina) + 14 (Uterus) + 15 (Testes and Ovaries) + 16 (Lymph glands (front)) |
Uterus in women (degeneration - possible cancer) |
0 (Point between elbow and wrist on Right hand) | Weakened valve of energy flow leading to decaying and old age |
Element | Color | Direction | Made of Elements | Sense Quality | Organ of Knowledge | Organ of Action | Mantra | Role in existence | Platonic | Ether governed Emotion | Air governed Movement | Fire governed Function | Water governed Liquid | Earth governed Solid | System | Actions of Substance | Foods |
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Ether | Black | West | Ether | Sound | Ears | Vocal cords | KHAM | Space/Emotion |
Connecting with our own DNA and activation of the same. Awareness Plantary Dodecahedron "Faces: " 12; "Vertices: " 20; "Edges: " 30; 3 pentagons meet at 324 degree. |
Grief | Lengthening | Sleep | Saliva | Hair | Skin | They promote softness, porosity and lightness. | N.A |
Air | Blue | East | Ether, Air | Touch | Skin | Hands | YAM | Movement |
Disclosure life purpose or mission. Wisdom Octahedron "Faces: " 8; "Vertices: " 6; "Edges: " 12; 4 triangles meet at 240 degree. |
Desire | Speed | Thirst | Sweat | Skin | Muscles/Tendons | They promote roughness, aversion, movement, non-sliminess and lightness. | Fruits, Nuts, Seeds |
Fire | Red | South | Ether, Air, Fire | Sight | Eyes | Feet | RAM | Energy/Function |
Being connected to top. Love Tetrahedron "Faces: " 4; "Vertices: " 4; "Edges: " 6; 3 triangles meet at 180 degree. |
Anger | Shaking | Hunger | Urine | Blood Vessels | Circulation | They promote combustion, metabolism, lustre, radiance, and color. | Grains, Legumes, Sesame seed, Sunflower seed |
Water | White | North | Ether, Air, Fire, Water | Taste | Tongue | Genital | VAM | Force of Attraction |
Expansion of cosmic consciousness. Awareness Cosmic Icosahedron "Faces: " 20; "Vertices: " 12; "Edges: " 30; 5 triangles meet at 300 degree. |
Attachment | Movement | Lustre | Semen/Ovum | Flesh/Fat | Bones | They promote stickiness, wet, compactness, moistness, and happiness. | Green vegetables, Cucumber, Melons, Squash, Marrow |
Earth | Yellow | Center | Ether, Air, Fire, Water, Earth | Smell | Nose | Anus | LAM | Solidity |
Energy balance, Healing. Will Cube "Faces: " 6; "Vertices: " 8; "Edges: " 12; 3 squares meet at 270 degree. |
Fear | Contraction | Lazziness | Blood | Bones | Connective | They promote plumpness and stability. | Root vegetables, Tubers, Herb roots, Taro, Beets, Potato, Carrot, Onion, Garlic, Turnip |
ColorName | Description | Dinshah Frequency | Dinshah Slide Number | Opposite Color Name |
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Red | Not available | 397.3 | 818, 828 | Blue |
Orange | Not available | 430.8 | 809, 828 | Indigo |
Yellow | Not available | 464.4 | 809 | Violet |
Green | Not available | 531.5 | 871 | |
Blue | Not available | 598.6 | 859, 866 | Red |
Purple | Not available | 565.0 (Reverse Polarity) | 832, 866 | Scarlet |
Black | Not available | |||
Silver | Not available | |||
White | Not available | |||
Lemon | Not available | 497.9 | 809, 871 | Turquoise |
Turquoise | Not available | 565.0 | 861, 871 | Lemon |
Indigo | Not available | 632.1 | 828, 859, 866 | Orange |
Violet | Not available | 665.7 | 832, 859, 866 | Yellow |
Magenta | Not available | 531.5 (Reverse Polarity) | 818, 828, 866 | |
Scarlet | Not available | 497.9 (Reverse Polarity) | 810, 818, 861 | Purple |
Red Orange | Not available | 809, 818 | ||
Orange Yellow | Not available | 809, 826 | ||
Turquoise Blue | Not available | 859, 877 | ||
Lemon Green | Not available | 810, 871 | ||
Green Turquoise | Not available | 871, 877 | ||
Dark Grey | Not available |
Guna/Quality | Doshas | Elements | Rasas/Tastes |
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(Guru) Heavy | Kapha | Water, Earth | Sweet, Salty, Astringent |
(Laghu) Light | Vaata, Pitta | Ether, Air, Fire | Sour, Pungent, Bitter |
(Snigdha) Oily/Unctuous | Pitta, Kapha | Water | Sweet, Sour, Salty |
(Ruksha) Dry/Ununctuous | Vaata | Air, Fire, Earth | Pungent, Bitter, Astringent |
(Sara) Mobile | Vaata | Air, Water | Sour |
(Sthira) Stable | Kapha | Earth | |
(Shlakshna) Smooth | Kapha | Fire | |
(Khara) Rough | Vaata | Air | |
(Sthula) Gross | Kapha | Earth | |
(Sukshma) Subtle | Vaata | Ether, Air, Fire | |
(Ushna) Hot | Pitta | Fire | Sour, Salty, Pungent |
(Sheeta) Cold | Vaata, Kapha | Water | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent |
(Tikshna) Sharp | Pitta | Fire | Sour |
(Manda) Dull | Kapha | Water, Earth | |
(Kathina) Hard | Vaata | Earth | |
(Mrudu) Soft | Kapha | Ether, Water | |
(Sandra) Dense | Kapha | Earth | |
(Drava) Liquid | Pitta | Water | |
(Pichchila) Cloudy/Slimy | Kapha | Water | Sweet |
(Vishada) Clear/Non-Slimy | Vaata | Ether, Air, Fire, Earth |
Karma (Sanskrit Name) | Karma (English Name) | Description |
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Angamarddaprasamana | Bodyache Relievers | Bodyache Relievers. |
Arshoghna | Anti Haemorroidals | Helps in piles. |
Sandhaneeya | Wound Healer | Not available |
Vrishya/Vajikarana | Aphrodisiac | These are herbs that correct conditions of impotence and impure sex power. It causes excitement and passionate sex desire. |
Avrishya | Anti Aphrodisiac | These are herbs that depress the sexual organs. |
Bhedana | Purgative | That which eliminates both the solid and disintegrated excreta through the downward tract without dissolving or liquefying them. It causes rapid evecuation. |
Chhardinigrahana | Anti Emetic | These are medicines which have the effect of relieving and suspending sickness of the stomach and thus preventing vomiting. |
Chedana | Chedana | The drug which by force, uproots the adhered dosas is called chedana dravya. |
Dahaprasamana | Curatives of Burning syndrome | Relieve burning sensation. or Relieve heat of body. |
Jvarahara | Febrifuge/Anti Pyretic/Refrigerant | These are herbs that are cooling to the system and are used to reduce fevers. |
Dipana | Digestive Stimulant | They stimulate the power of digestion, and cause (digestion) of ama (undigested or improperly metabolised product of food). They are dominated by agni mahabhuta. |
Hikkanigrahana | Anti Hiccup | Relieve hicups. |
Kandughna | Anti Psoric | Destroy itching. |
Kanthya | Useful for Throat | Useful for Throat |
Krmighna | Anthelmintic/Parasiticide | These are herbs which have the capacity to destroy intestinal worms and parasites; there are two categories of anthelmintics: Vermicides are agents which destroy worms without necessarily causing their expulsion from the bowels. Vermicides should be followed by or combined with laxative or cathartic herbs. Vermifuges are agents which expel worms from the bowels, usually having cathartic properties. |
Lalotpadaka | Sialagogues | These are the agents that promote an increased flow of saliva. |
Lalaghna | Anti Sialagogues | These are the agents that reduce the flow of saliva. |
Lekhaniya | Reducing Corpulency | That which remove fat from the body by scraping the nonessential adipose/fat tissue. |
Madaka | Intoxicant | That which is intoxicating and which is effective in destroying the wisdom. |
Mutra Sangrahaniya | Antidiuretic | Reduce secretion of urine. |
Mutra Virechaniya | Diuretic | These are herbs that increase the flow of urine. They are usually combined with demulcents to soothe any irritation from acids or gravel. |
Nidrahara | Antihypnotic | Antihypnotic. |
Nidrakara | Hypnotic | Hypnotic. |
Prajasthapana | Anebolic | Which eliminate procreational defects and thus restores embryo. Cure Barreness or Sterility. |
Pramathi | Pramathi | That which by its own potency eliminates the dosas located in the channels of circulation. |
Purisha Sangrahaniya | Anti Diarrhoeal | Those which relieve losseness of the bowels and make the stools consistent. |
Purisha Virajaniya | Bowel Anti Discoloring agent | Alter the colour of the faeces. |
Rasayana | Rejuvenator | The drug which destroys the process of aging as well as diseases is called rasayana dravya. |
Visha | Toxic | They are regarded as possessed of five properties. Vyavayi (Capable of affecting the entire system); Sukshma (Capable of penetrating the minutest nerves of the body); Vikasi (Capable of drying the humors, depressing the organism, and causing a relaxation of the joints); Agneya (Capable of heating or stimulating the system); Madavha (Intoxicants or Capable of robbing consciousness). Taken in large doses, poisons destroy life; but in small or judicious doses, their action is beneficial, for they restore health and cure many diseases. |
Vishaghna | AntiToxic | Acts as antidotes to poison. |
Vyavayi | Vyavayi | That which pervades the entire body before getting digested e.g poisons, narcotics, opium etc. |
Vedanasthapana | Anodyne/Analgesic | Which relieve pain produced by external causes such as wounds etc. These are herbs that relieve pain by lessening the excitability of the nerves and nerve centers. These are closely allied to the antispasmodics. |
Vamana | Emetic | Produce Vomiting. Being dominated by Air and Fire elements; by nature, they have tendency to move upwards, and they help in the elimination of undigested kapha, pitta etc. They are usually administered in tincture and tea form. |
Varnya | Complexion Promoter | Improve complexion. |
Trishna Nigrahana | Thirst Restraining | Relieve thirst. |
Svedopayoga | Diaphoretic/Sudorific | Allow for easier sweating/perspiration. These are herbs that increase perspiration. The diaphoretics influence the entire circulatory system; there are three categories of diaphoretics: Stimulating, Neutral, Relaxing. |
Stanya Janana | Galactagogue | These herbs favor the secretion of milk from the nursing mother. |
Snehopaga | Udvartana/Unction Helpers | Used in combination with other powders to bind them in making pills or may be applied externally to soften and soothe. They are applied in salves, fomentations and poultices. |
Svasahara | Anti Asthmatic/Broncho Dilator | Cure difficult breathing or Asthma. |
Sukra Janana | Spermatopoietic | Increase the secretion of semen. |
Sirovirechanopayoga | Cerebral Purgative | Adjuvents of for elimination of Doshas from head. Cerebral purgatives. Possibly through snezzing? |
Sanjnasthapana | Restorative of Conciousness | Restore consciousness. |
Sankochana | Constringent | Constringent |
Sitaprasamana | Curatives of cold | Which relieve sense of coldness or stop shivering. |
Sulahara | Pain killer | Relieve Colic pains anywhere in the body. |
Sramsana | Laxative | The drug which eliminates the excreta that is pakva (digested) after disintegrating their solid state is called sramsana dravya. |
Jeevaniya | Invigorator | Promote longevity |
Brimhaneeya | Nutritives | Promote nutrition and increase corpulency. These supply a substantial amount of nutrients and aid in building and toning the body. These are mostly dominated by Water element. |
Anulomana | Downward Vayu movement | The drug which causes downward movement of vayu is called anulomana dravya. |
Sandhana | Sandhana | That which promotes the union of broken bones. |
Pacana | Carminative | These drugs help in the paka (digestion) of ama (product of undigested food and improper metabolism). These are NOT necessarily Digestive Stimulants. |
Balya | Strength Promoter | They promote strength and are dominated by prthvi mahabhuta. |
Hridya | Cardiac Tonic | Which produces tonic effect on the heart. |
Tripthighna | Removal of Pseudo Contentment | Kapha, when vitiated gives rise to a sense of pseudocontentment which tells upon normal health. Drugs, which remove that sort of pseudo-contentment are known as Triptighnas. |
Kushthaghna | Cure Skin Diseases. | Cure all skin diseases. |
Stanya Sodhana | Galacto Purificators | Purifies milk. |
Sukra Sodhana | Spermato Purificators | Purify the semen. |
Asthapanopayoga | Enema Non-oily | Used in non-oily/decoction enemas. |
Anuvasanopayoga | Enema Oily | Used in oily enemas. |
Mutra Vivarjaneeya | Urinary Anti Discoloring agent | Urinary anti- discoloring agents. |
Sukra pravartaka | Semen ejaculator | Semen ejaculator. |
Sukra Soshaka | Semen dehydrant | Semen dehydrant. |
Sukra Sthambhaka | Semen anti-ejaculator | Semen anti-ejaculator |
Kasahara | Expectorant | Promotes the thinning and ejection of mucus or exudate from the lungs, bronchi, and trachea; sometimes the meaning is extended to all remedies that quiet a cough. |
Svayathuhara | Anti Inflammatory | Anti inflammatory. |
Udarddaprasamana | Curatives of urticaria | Curatives of urticaria. |
Sonitasthapana | Alterative/Blood-Purifier | These are herbs which alter (purify) the blood after eliminating its vitiating doshas. Most herbs for blood purification promote the cleaning action of the spleen, liver, kidneys and bowels. These herbs should be used over a long period of time, allowing gradual detoxification of the entire blood stream which in turn, will improve digestion, assimilation and glandular secretions. |
Sukshma | Subtle | That which has the ability to enter through the thin and subtle channels of the body. |
Samana | Alleviation of Doshas | These drugs help in the alleviation of dosas, and are generally, dominated by akasa mahabhuta |
Stambhana | Constipative | The drug which is light for digestion, and which because of its astringent taste causes constipation is called stambhana dravya. |
Vikasi | Vikasi | That which loosens the ligaments of the joints, which causes slackness of the hands and legs. These drugs after reaching the body, cause depletion of oja (essence of taste, energy during digestion and post digestive taste, i.e. essence of a product after digestion). These dravyas cause loosening of major joints between the constituents of various dhatus and bones, ligaments and also of numerous minor joints within the body, thus these dravyas bring about considerable decrease in the strength of the body, e.g. Tobacco, supari etc. |
Abhishyandi | Obstructs channels of circulation. | That which obstructs the channels of circulation carrying rasa (plasma), and which produces heaviness in the body. |
Romasnjanana | Hair growth promoters | Hair growth promoters. |
Chakshusya | EyeTonic | Eye tonics. |
Kesya | HairTonic | Hair tonics. |
Dantya | DantyaTonic | Tooth and Gum tonics. |
Shodhaniya | Antiseptic | That which prevents decay or putrefaction. A substance that inhibits the growth and development of microorganisms without necessarily destroying them. |
Sugandhi Tadravya | Aromatics | These are herbs which have a fragrant smell and an agreeable, pungent taste. Aromatic herbs have a stimulating effect on the gastrointestinal mucus membrane because of their essential oils. They have a spicy taste and are used to aid digestion and expel wind from the stomach and bowels. They are also used to cover the taste of bitter herbs. Aromatic herbs are also carminatives. If inflammation of the stomach or bowels is present, aromatic herbs should be avoided. |
Not available | Deobstruent | These herbs remove obstructions. Also see Aperients and Laxatives for treating the intestines. |
Virechana | Purgative | These are purgative drugs and are dominated by prthvi as well as jala mahabhutas. By nature, they have tendency to move downwards. They help in the elimination of both pakva (digested) and apakva (undigested) excreta after dissolving them. |
Sangrahi/Grahi | Digestive Stimulant, Carminative, and Constipative | That which as a result of its heating nature works as Dipana (Digestive Stimulant) And Pacana (Carminative) And which simultaneously causes Constipation |
Yogavahi | Enhancers | That which when added to another drug enhances the effect of the latter. |
Tridosha | Tridosha | That which balances all the doshas. |
Vaataghna | Removing disorders of Wind | That which removes disorders of Wind. |
Chedi | Cleanses Channel | That which cleans channels. |
Jantunasana | Anti biotic | That which acts as antibiotic. |
Rucya | Stimulate taste | Stimulate taste |
Medohara | Fat Remove | That which removes fat. |
Sothahara | Anti Inflammatory | That which reduces inflammation. |
Visaghna | Anti poison | That which removes poison. |
Garbhashaya Vishodhana | Uterus Function Improver | That which improves the function of uterus. |
Pittala | Bilious | That which causes secretion of bile. |
Amadosahara | Restorer of impaired digestion and metabolism | That which restores impaired digestion and metabolism. |
Harsana | Exhilaration | That which restores impaired digestion and metabolismThat which causes feeling of excitement, happiness, or elation. |
Srstamala | Elimination of waste products | That which eliminates waste products. |
Recana | Laxative | Gentle Laxative. |
Rocana | Stimulate appetite | Stimulate appetite. |
Medhya | Brain Tonic | Brain Tonic |
Stimulates power of digestion | Stimulates power of digestion | Stimulates the power of digestion |
Wholesome | Wholesome | Wholesome |
Sukrala/Sukra Utpattikara | Semen Generator | It increases semen i.e Ojas |
Stanya Kara | Milk Increase | It increases milk. |
KaphaVatAghna | Kapha & Vata Balance | It balances Kapha and Vaata. |
AgniPustiKara | Nourishment to Agni | It provides nourishment to digestive agni. |
Ama pacana | Detoxicant | Removes ama. |
Sroto Shodhana | Channel cleanser | Drugs having properties of cleansing the channel block |
Vayasthapana | Anti aging | Anti aging |
AgniDipana | Digestive stimulant Agni | Promoter of digestive power/agni. |
Ojas/Tejas | VitalFluid/Semen | Promoter of both Ojas and Tejas. |
Name | Description | Reflex Relationships | How To Balance |
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Parasympathetic | Parasympathetic nervous system tie the periphery to the central core and manifest as a netural pattern of balance and interrelationship. This system balances the action of the sympathetic nervous system. It brings blood to the core and away from the periphery. It encourages digestion and brings blood to these inner organs. It slows down respiratory and cardiac rhythms and is in ascendance in meditative states. | Pending | Perineal Techniques |
Sympathetic | Sympathetic nervous system is the system which stimulates the body and prepares it for action. It is the 'flight or fright' system. It brings blood to the periphery for muscular action. It causes vasoconstriction of blood vessels in the core of the body and its digestive organs and vasodilation in the periphery which brings blood to the muscles for activity. It is the system of action and doing. It speeds up metabolism, heart and respiratory rates. i.e blood goes from inner most to outer most. | Pending | Coccygeal Techniques |
Central Or Cerebrospinal | Central Nervous system Or Cerebrospinal system is the body's master computer and system of voluntary action. It is the system that the conscious mind functions through and this function is to bring patterns of though and emotion into form and action. | Pending | Cranial & Cranial Pelvic Therapy |
Rasa/Taste | Vipaka/Post-Digestion Taste | Virya/Potency | Elements | Gunas | Dosha Effect | Charactertics | Description | ActionsOnTissueElements | ActionsOnWasteProducts | AffectsOfOvereat | Exceptions |
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(Sweet) Madhura | (Sweet) Madhura | Cold Potency | Water, Earth | V- P- K+ | Sticks to the tongue, is tasty and creates desire for it, provide a feeling of contentment (pleasure) to the body and comfort to the sense organs. | It causes softening of the body, promotion of brain activities, healing of ulcers, beneficial for reducing burning sensation, thirst and it is useful for the diseases of heart, throat, skin and hair. Drugs having this taste are generally used in the case of general debility and for rejuvenation of the body. | In general promote the quantity of all the 7 tissue elements. | It promotes elimination of the waste products/malas (stool, urine, and sweat). | If used in excess, it causes fatness, heaviness, loss of appetite, parasitic infestation, cough, asthma, digestive disorders, suppression of digestive power, obstinate urinary disorders including diabetes, fever, hoarseness of voice, goitre, lymphadenitis, tumours and conjunctivitis. | Generally, substances of sweet taste cause increase of kapha except Honey, Old Rice (more than one year old), Wheat. | |
(Sour) Amla | (Sour) Amla | Hot Potency | Fire, Earth | V- P+ K+ | Makes the mouth watery, causes horripilations (the erection of hairs on the skin) and tingling of the teeth, and leads to closing of the eyes and brows. | It promotes salivation, appetite, carmil1ative and digestion. It is It is, therefore, used in patients suffering from dyspepsia, indigestion and anorexia. It reduces semen and eyesight. | In general promote the quantity of all the 7 tissue elements. | It promotes elimination of the waste products/malas (stool, urine, and sweat). | If used in excess, it causes giddiness, cataract, fever, itches, anemia, ocdema, obstinate skin diseases including leprosy, morbid thirst, laxity of muscles, inflammation and burning sensation, loss of strength, blindness, giddiness, itching, and fevers. | Generally substances of sour taste cause increase of pitta, except dhatri, dadima, and amalaka. | |
(Salty) Patu/Lavana | (Sweet) Madhura | Hot Potency | Fire, Water | V- P+ K+ | Causes more moisture in the mouth (increase salivation) and burning sensation in the cheeks and throat. | It is cleansing, appetizer, carminative. It removes the rigidity, clears the obstructions (of the channels and pores). It causes moistening and promotes digestion, appetite and expectoration. It is, therefore, useful in indigestion, dyspepsia and cough. It causes slothfulness and softness of the body. It reduces strength. | In general promote the quantity of all the 7 tissue elements. Saline taste produces slothness of the body. | It promotes elimination of the waste products/malas (stool, urine, and sweat). | If taken in excess, it causes thirst, fever, skin diseases, ascites, impotency, impairment of sense organs, premature greying of hair, falling of hair, premature wrinkling, gastritis skin diseases, conjunctivitis, bleeding from different parts of body. | Generally salts are bad for the eyes except Rock Salt (Saindhava). | |
(Pungent) Katu | (Pungent) Katu | Hot Potency | Air, Fire | V+ P+ K- | Stimulates (excites) the tip of the tongue, causes irritation, brings out secretions from the eyes, nose and mouth, and causes burning sensation of the cheeks. | It stimulates digestive system, nervous system, cleans mouth and kills intestinal parasites, eliminates the doshas, breaks up hard masses, dilates (expands) the channels i.e opens up the channels of circulation. It is used in case of indigestion, dyspepsia, dysentery, sprue, obesity, diabetes, cough, asthma and parasitic infestation. | In general reduce the quantity of all the 7 tissue elements. | It cause their retention of waste products/malas (stool, urine, and sweat) in the body. | If consumed in excess, it causes impotency, debility, emaciation, burning sensation, morbid thirst, fainting, trembling and neurotic pains, giddiness, dryness of mouth. It reduces strength and semen. | Generally pungents are non-aphrodisiacs and increase vata except for Guduchi, Dry Ginger, Pippali/Long-Pepper, Pointed Gourd, Garlic. | |
(Bitter) Tikka | (Pungent) Katu | Cold Potency | Ether, Air | V+ P- K- | Cleanses the mouth and destroys the organs of taste (makes perception of other tastes impossible). | It is anthelmintic, blood purifier and anti-pyretic. It cures morbid thirst, fainting, parasitic infestation, skin diseases, fever, obesity, diabetes, poisoning, nausea, burning sensation, ulcers and pus formation in the body. It cleanses the throat, lactation and mouth. It stimulates agni. | In general reduce the quantity of all the 7 tissue elements. Bitter taste has specific action to cause depletion of fat tissues, bone marrow and lymph. | It cause their retention of waste products/malas (stool, urine, and sweat) in the body. | If consumed in excess, it causes emaciation, roughness, weakness, depression, dryness in the body, headache, torticollis, exhaustion, pain, tremor, fainting, morbid thirst. It reduces strength and semen. | Generally pungents are non-aphrodisiacs and increase vata except for Guduchi, Dry Ginger, Pippali/Long-Pepper, Pointed Gourd, Garlic. | |
(Astringent) Kasaya | (Pungent) Katu | Cold Potency | Air, Earth | V+ P- K- | Inactivates the tongue (diminishes capacity of taste perception) and causes obstructions of the passage in the throat. | It causes healing and is anti-diuretic. It is, therefore, useful in diarrhoea, haemorrhage and wounds. | In general reduce the quantity of all the 7 tissue elements. | It cause their retention of waste products/malas (stool, urine, and sweat) in the body. | If consumed in excess, it causes heart diseases, causes stasis of food without digestion, flatulence, hoarseness of voice, constipation, impotency, weakness, emaciation and stiffness of the body. | All astringent things are generally constipative; but Haritaki is an exception to this rule. |
Name (Sanskrit) | Name (English) |
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Svasa | Asthma |
Kamala | Jaundice |
Kasa | Cough |
Ksaya | Phthisis/Wasting |
Kustha | Diseases of Skin |
Prameha | Urinary disorders (Increased frequency and turbidity of urine) |
Raktapitta | Bleeding disorder |
Sula | Pain |
Hrdroga | Heart diseases |
Jvara | Fever |
Agnimandya | Digestive impairment |
Amlapitta/Ajirna | Dyspepsia/Hyperacidity |
Pandu | Anaemia |
Mutraroga | Urinary disorders |
Sopha | Oedema |
Manasavikara | Psychological disorders |
Inflammation | Sotha |
Yakrdroga | Disease of liver |
Sirah sula | Headache |
Pravahika | Dysentery |
Grahaniroga | Malabsorption syndrome/Diseases of Small Intestine |
Gulma | Phantom Tumor |
Yaksma/Rajayaksma | Tuberculosis |
Pinasa | Chronic Rhinitis |
Hikka | Hiccup |
Raktadosa/Raktisara/Raktavikara | Vitiation of blood and its components |
Nertaroga/Drstiroga/Aksiroga | Eye disease |
Vranas | Ulcer |
Vibandha | Constipation |
Chardi/Vami | Vomit |
Svarabheda | Hoarseness of voice |
Vatarakta/Adhyavata | Gout |
Yonidosa | Disorder of female genital tract |
Udararoga | Diseases of abdomen (Ascites) |
Arsa | Piles |
Apaci | Chronic Lymphadenopathy/Scrofula |
Kandu | Itching |
Medoroga | Obesity |
Meha | Excessive flow of urine |
Sularoga | Gastric Ulcer/Duodenal ulcer/Colic |
Adhmana | Flatulance with gurgling sound |
Anaha | Distension of abdomen due to obstruction to passage of urine and stools |
Kesa Patana | Falling of hair |
Tvagroga | Skin disease |
Jara | Senility/Progeriasis |
Napumsakata | Impotency |
Pliha | Splenic disease |
Visa | Poison |
Rasayana | Nutrient of mind and body with adapto-immuno-neuroendocrino-modulator properties. |
Daha | Burning Sensation |
Asargdara | Menorrhagia |
Mutrakrcchra | Dysuria |
Mutraghat | Urinary obstruction |
Daurbalya | Weakness |
Klaibya | Male impotence |
Atisara | Diarrhoea |
Amavata | Rheumatism |
Vatasonita | Gout |
Visavikara | Morbidity due to Poisonous substance |
Gandamala | Cervical Lymphadenitis |
Aruci | Tastelessness |
Jirnajvara | Fever (Chronic) |
Visamajvara | Fever (Intermittent) |
Udavarta | Upward movement of gases |
Siroroga | Diseases of head |
Tamaka Svasa | Asthma (Bronchial Asthma) |
Sitapitta | Urticaria |
Asmari | Calculus |
Dantasula | Toothache |
Grdhrasi | Sciatica |
Udarakrmi | Intestinal worms |
Pitta Jvara | Fever (due to Pitta dosa) |
Vatavyadi | Diseases due to Vata dosha/ Neurological disorders |
Granthi | Cyst |
Trsna | Thirst |
Pilahayakritroga | Hepato-splenic affections |
Antrasula | Intestinal colic |
Suryavarta | Sinusitis |
Parsva sula | Intercostal neuralgia and pleurodynia |
Dosa Traya | Aggrevated Vayu, Pitta and Kapha |
Apatantraka | Convulsion |
Mukharoga | Diseases of mouth |
Amatisara | Diarrhoea due to indigestion |
Karnaroga | Diseases of ear |
Apasmara | Epilepsy |
Kotha | Urticaria |
Unmada | Mania |
Pitika/Pidaka | Carbuncle |
Pratisyaya | Sinusitis |
Balaroga | Diseases of children |
Danatapuya | Pyorrhoea |
Jirnapratisyaya | Chronic sinusitis |
Kantharoga | Diseases of throat |
Sanshisula | Joint pain |
Vicarcika | Eczema |
Visucika | Gastro-enteritis with peircing pain |
Vrkkaroga | Renal disorder |
Kampa | Tremor |
Dustavrana | Non-healing ulcer |
Balya | Increase stamina and endurance |
Visarpa | Erysepales |
Karsya | Emaciation |
Kstaksina | Debility due to chest injury |
Sphota | Boil |
Rajyakshma | Tuberculosis |
Karnasrava | Ottotthoea |
Parinamsula | Duodenal ulcer |
Vyanga | Pigmentation disorder |
Sidma | Pityriasis versicolor |
Ardhava Bhedaka | Migraine |
Sarpadansha | Snake bites |
Kumbhakamala | Hepatitis |
Mukhapaka | Mouth ulcer |
Sukra meha | Spermatorrhoea |
Manasroga | Mental disorders |
Anidra | Insomnia |
Sangrahani | Diarrhea |
Stanya vikara | Breast milk disorder |
Prasveda | Excessive sweating |
Sveta Pradara | Leucorrhoea |
Smrti daurbalya | Weak memory |
Vaatapitta Jvara | Fever (due to Vaata and Pitta dosa) |
Prasdara | Excessive vaginal discharge |
Pitta Daha | Burning sensation due to Pitta dosa |
Musika Visa | Rat poisoning |
Ksata sotha | Wound inflammation |
Madya trsna | Alcoholism |
Bastisotha | Cystitis |
Agnidagdha | Burn injury |
Visphota | Blister |
Ardita | Facial palsy |
Rakarsa | Bleeding piles |
Ksayaja Kasa | Cough due to Phthisis/Wasting |
Hrtkampa | Cardiac fibrillation |
Asthisosa | Osteoporosis |
Mutrasada | Oligouria |
Kasthaartava | Dysmenorrhoea |
Prasutijvara | Fever (Puerperal) |
Mada | Intoxication |
Urahkasata | Chest wound |
Vidradhi | Abscess |
Smrti vardhaka | Memory enhancer |
Yakrtplihavrddhi | Enlargement of liver and spleen |
Hrllasa | Angina pectoris (Heart issue) |
Raktatisara | Diarrhoea with blood |
Stanya dosa | Aversion to breast milk |
Stanya ksaya | Decrease in breast milk |
Nadi vrana | Sinus |
Karna sula | Otalgia |
Pama | Eczema |
Netrabhiasanda | Conjunctivitis |
Urastoya | Pleural effusion |
Mudha Garbha | Malpresentation of the foetus |
Rakta Gata Vata | Rakta affected by Vata doas |
Basti roga | Diseases due to urinary system |
Urustambha | Stiffness in thigh muscles |
Tilaka | Non elevated mole |
Arbuda/Karkata | Tumor |
Sosa | Cachexia |
Jirna carma roga | Chronic skin diseases |
Galaganda | Goiter |
Asrgdara Ruja | Dysmenorrhoea |
Nashtartava | Ammenorrhoea |
Rajadosa | Menstrual disorder |
Garbhasya dosa | Uterine disorder |
Madhumeha | Diabetes |
Sravahar | Decongestant |
Ksobhahar | Soothing |
Vranashodhaka and Ropaka | Wound healing property |
Slesmaja sotha | Inflammation due to kapha dosa |
Dantodbhava | Fever (Dentitional) |
Hrddaurbalya | Weakness of heart |
Basti sula | Pain in urinary system |
Medodosa | Disorder of adipose tissue |
Slipada | Filariasis |
Vrddhi | Inguino-scrotal sweelings |
Amadosa | Impaired digestion and metabolism |
Stanya pida | Diseases of breast |
Trika sula | Pain in sacral region |
Pliha Vrddhi | Enlargement of spleen |
Yakrt Vrddhi | Enlargement of liver |
Raktaksya | Blood loss |
Badhiratva | Deafness |
Pangutva | Paraplegia |
Gartra Kampa | Tremors |
Manyastambha | Neck rigidity/Torticollis |
Hanustambha | Lockjaw |
Ekangasosa | Wasting of one limb |
Sukra akasya | Deficiency of semen |
Vandhyatva | Infertility |
Jihvastambha | Glossal palsy |
Snayubhagna | Rupture of ligament |
Asthibhagna | Bone fracture |
Sthavara visa | Poisoning by plant or mineral |
Jalodara | Ascites |
Koshta sula | Abdominal pain |
Krmiroga | Parasitic Infestation |
Uterus Clean | Cleans uterus |
Kanthamukharoga | Diseases of Mouth and Throat |
Mukhasosa | Dry Mouth |
Sukradosa | Diseases of Semen |
Cleans Basti | Cleans urinary tract |
Vaata Jvara | Fever (due to Vaata |
Bhuta | Attacks by evil spirits |
Parsva Ruk | Pain in side of chest |
Paksaghata | Paralysis |
Puyameha | Gonorrhoea |
Ear disease | Ear diseases |
Asthila | Hard tumor in abdomen |
Katigraha | Stiffness of lumbar region |
Sitanga | Coldness in the body |
Ama | Metabolic waste/toxinx |
Amavisha | Reactive toxins generated inside the body from Ama |
Garavisha | Environment toxins |
Name | Elements | Dosha Effects | Effects |
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(Sweet) Madhura | Water, Earth | V- P- K+ | Builds the Dhatus, helps heal wounds, moisten the skin and create well-formed stools and clear urine. It promotes tissues in general and semen in particular and works as a laxative as well as diuretic. |
(Sour) Amla | Fire, Earth | V- P+ K+ | Forms Rakta Dhatu, strenghens Agni, reduces Ama, decrease Vata (reduces pain), creates sweat and cleanses the mouth and tongue. It reduces tissue elements and works as laxative and diuretic. |
(Pungent) Katu | Air, Fire | V+ P+ K- | Reduces Meda Dhatu and excessive fluids from the body, depletes the Dhatus, causes constipation and blocks sweat glands. |
Name | Elements | Dosha Effects | Description |
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Hot Potency | Fire | V- P+ K- | It produces heating effect in the body, promotes digestion, causes sweating, thirst and emaciation. |
Cold Potency | Water, Earth | V+ P- K+ | Cold/Soma-Principle. Produces cooling and moistening effects. Promotes life, increases tissue elements, especially the semen, produces tonic effect and causes revitalisation. |
Name | Description |
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Prana/Qi | It is the Original Force of Life. It is the subtle energy of the Air principle (Vaata) masterful force behind all the functions of the body and the mind. It is responsible for the corodination of breathing, the senses and the mind. At a depper level it governs the development of elevated states of conscience. |
Tejas/Shen | It is the Inner Radiance. It is the subtle energy of the Fire principle (Pitta) through which we take in impressions and feelings. At a deep level it regulations the expansion of the elevated perceptual capacities. |
Ojas/Jing | It is the Original Vigor. It is the subtle energy of Water principle (Kapha). At a deep level it supports and nourishes all the elevated states of the conscience. Ojas is the essence of the 7 dhatus/tissues. |
Name | Description |
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Annamaya (Sheath of Food) | It is the outermost of the koshas "the sheath of food". We take care of it, nurture it, so that we can both enjoy our external lives and go inward without it being an obstacle during meditation time. In meditation, we become aware of Annamaya kosha, explore it, and then go inward, to and through the other koshas. |
Pranamaya (Sheath of Energy) | It is the vital force that produces the subtle vibrations related to breath, and which are the driving force behind the physical aspect of the senses and the operation of the physical body. It is very useful, or essential that this level of our being be trained, regulated, and directed, so that it flows smoothly. In meditation, we become aware of Pranamaya kosha, explore it, and then go inward, to and through the other koshas. |
Manamaya (Sheath of Mental) | It is the level of processing thoughts and emotions. It is in direct control of the operation, through the prana, of the physical body and senses. It is like a supervisor in a factory, in that it gives instructions, but is not supposed to be the manager of the factory of life. Because of this, it naturally has doubts, and created illusions. When it receives clear instructions from the deeper level, it functions quite well. However, when it is clouded over by its illusions, the deeper wisdom is clouded over. After taking care of the physical body and training the energy flow of prana, the most important part to be trained in positive ways is this level of mind. In meditation, we become aware of Manamaya kosha, explore it, and then go inward, to and through the remaining koshas. |
Vijnanamaya (Sheath of Wisdom) | It is the sheath of wisdom that is underneath the processing, thinking aspect of mind. It knows, decides, judges, and discriminates between this and that, between useful and not useful. It is also the level of ego consciousness, meaning the powerful wave of I-am-ness. This I-am-ness itself is a positive influence, but when it gets co-mingled with the memories, and is clouded over by the manas, it loses its positive strength. A major part of sadhana (spiritual practice) is gaining ever increasing access to this level of our being. It is the level that has the higher wisdom to seek Truth, to go within, in search of the eternal center of consciousness. |
Anandamaya (Sheath of Bliss) | It is the most interior of the koshas, the first of the koshas surrounding the Atman, the eternal center of consciousness. Yet, even this bliss, however wonderful it is, is still a covering, a sheath, a lampshade covering the pure light of consciousness. It is the subtle most of the five koshas. In the silence of deep meditation, this too is let go of, so as to experience the center. |
Name | Nervous System | Dosha | PolarityChange | TypeOfForce | Deity | TypeOfTree | StateOfMind | CurrentName | CurrentDirection | Description | CurrentDescription |
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Air principle | Parasympathetic | Vaata | Neutral | Creative | Brahma | Tree of Life | Super-consciousness mind. | Transverse | East-West | Sattvic principle is one of neutrality. It is the principle of essence and stillness. It is a presentation of the unconditioned neutral state found in all existence. It is, as the Chinese say, the stillness within motion which is at the centre of the any event. It is the Neutral ground from which energy moves. | It emanates from the positive and negative poles (top and bottom) of the neutral sushumna current of the core energy system. It then spirals transversely around the body. Its function is one of intercommunication and binding. It is a neutral feedback pattern and helps to relate the periphery of the energy system to the core. |
Fire principle | Sympathetic | Pitta | Positive | Protective | Vishnu | Tree of Nourishment | Activity of conscious mind. | Spiral | Foward-Backward | Rajasic principle is the positive yang phase of energy movement. It is the driving aspect of energy suggesting action and propulsion whose quality is the expansive, centrifugal phase of energy. It is the drive behind an event or experience. Rajas is the male aspect of our energy system, of assertion, warmth and the sun. | It emanates from the Fire Centre (umbilicus) to encompass the whole of the energy system and it functions to provide the quality of energy for movement, warmth and healing. It governs the distribution of internal vital energy throughout the body. |
Water principle | Central Or Cerebrospinal | Kapha | Negative | Destructive | Shiv | Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil | Crystallization effect of Sub-conscious mind or earthbound mind, going into sense life entirely and bound thereby. | Long Line | North-South | Tamasic principle is the negative yin phase of energy movement. It is the quality of the contractive, centripetal phase of energy. It is the phase of completion and of receptivity. It is the female aspect of our energy system, of receptivity and of crystallisation into forms. | It is formed by currents which pulsate individually from each chakra. They emanate from each centre in specific patterns or current lines. Each current is of the quality of energy most like that of its centre. So the current which arises from the Water Centre is thus called the Water current line. They emanate from each chakra, expand outward in a vertical fashion and then return to the centre in a contractive phase. Their function is to regulate and monitor the physiology of the body. |
Name | Planet | Element | ReflectedIn | OpensInto | SolidOrHollow | YangOrYin | Controls | Stores | Description |
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Heart | Sun | Fire | Face | Tongue | Solid | Yin | Blood, Blood Vessels | Shen/Seat of Consciousness | Heart is that organ, which together with the lung is driving the outer substances into our own ETHERIC organization. Also Sweat originates in the heart. While it remains within the body, it is blood. When it is excreted through the skin, it becomes sweat. Therefore, when there is excessive perspiration, there will not be much blood left in the body. Or when someone loses a great amount of the blood, it will be difficult for him to perspire. |
Gall Bladder | Mars | Air | Hollow | Yang | Judgement and Decision making | Bile | It stores and excretes bile. | ||
Lungs | Mercury | Ether | Throat | Nose | Solid | Yin | Administration | Po/Animal Soul | Lungs rule exterior (sking, sweat glands, body hair) of the body. if Lung Qi is weak, there may be too much/little sweat and the resistance of Protective Qi will be poor. Lungs move and adjust Water channel. It moves water in 2 directions: (1) To kidney (if the vapor becomes fluid during the use), (2) Circulate and scatter water vapor throughout body, particularly through skin/pores. |
Liver | Jupiter | Air | Nails | Eyes | Solid | Yin | Planning and Strategy | Hun/Ethereal Soul/Blood | Liver system with its gall excretion drives the whole into our very EGO. It ensures smooth flow of Qi. Tears are the fluid of Liver. |
Kidney | Venus | Water | Head hair | Ears | Solid | Yin | Water, Reproduction, Growth | Zhi/Essence/Jing/Root of Life/Will | Kidney drives our own Etheric energy (which was converted from outside by Heart and Lungs) into our ASTRAL organization. The kidneys communicate with our outside world. Kidney is the source of reproduction, development and muturation. All circulation of water in body depends on the vaporizing power of kidneys. The spleen also vaporizes pure fluids as it raises the pure essences of food and fluids but its vaporization power is dependent on the Kidney fire. |
Spleen | Saturn | Earth | Lips | Mouth | Solid | Yin | Transformation and Transportation/Blood | Yi/Thought | Spleen governs blood and holds blood in proper places (just like banks of river). Spleen is the Charge of production of Qi and blood. |
Large Intestine | Ether | Hollow | Yang | Conduction and Conveyance of waste | It continues to move turbid parts of food and fluids downwards, while at the same time absorbing water from the waste material. At end of process feces is formed. | ||||
Small Intestine | Fire | Hollow | Yang | Separation of the pure from turbid | Clear is sent to Spleen, and turbid is sent to Large Intestine. It manages Receiving, Containing, and Transforming. | ||||
Triple Warmer | Fire | Hollow | Yang | It is a pathway that makes organs a complete system. Upper burner is everything above the diaphragm: head, chest, heart, and lungs. Middle burner diaphragm to waist (above naval): spleen and stomach. Lower burner is area below naval including kidney, liver, uterus, intestines, bladder. | |||||
Bladder | Water | Hollow | Yang | Storage of fluids and humors | It receives fluids from the lungs and small intestine, temporarily holds the fluids, transforms them into urine, aided by kidney qì/yáng, and excretes the urine. | ||||
Stomach | Earth | Hollow | Yang | Receiving and Fermenting | It is responsible for receiving and ripening ingested food and fluids. 'Pure' part is sent to spleen and 'turbid' part is sent to Small Intestine. | ||||
Pericardium | Fire | Solid | Yin | It is the protective screen of the heart. | |||||
Reproduction Organs | Moon | Ether |
Name | Symbol | Crystal | Astral Color | Dates | StartDegree | EndDegree | Planet | ElementName | Polarity | Charge | AstrologicalQuality | AstrologicalHouseName | AreaInLife |
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(Leo) Simha | Lion | Ruby, Diamond | Red, Green | July 23 - Aug 21 | 120 | 150 | Sun | Fire | Air principle | Neutral | Fixed | 5th | Creativity |
(Cancer) Karkata | Crab | Black onyx, Emerald | Green, Russet brown | June 22 - July 22 | 90 | 120 | Moon | Water | Fire principle | Positive | Cardinal | 4th | Home |
(Gemini) Mithuna | Twins | Beryl, Aquamarine, Dark blue stones | Red, White, Blue | May 22 - June 21 | 60 | 90 | Mercury | Air | Fire principle | Positive | Mutable | 3rd | Communications |
(Taurus) Vrishaba | Bull | Moss agate, Emerald | Red, Lemon yellow | April 21 - May 21 | 30 | 60 | Venus | Earth | Fire principle | Positive | Fixed | 2nd | Possessions |
(Scorpio) Vrischika | Scorpion | Topaz, Malachite | Golden brown, Black | October 24 - November 22 | 210 | 240 | Mars | Water | Air principle | Neutral | Fixed | 8th | Death and Regeneration |
(Sagittarius) Dhanush | Archer | Carbuncle, Diamond, Turquoise | Gold, Red, Green | November 23 - December 22 | 240 | 270 | Jupiter | Fire | Water principle | Negative | Mutable | 9th | Mental Exploration |
(Capricorn) Makara | Mountain Goat | White onyx, Moonstone | Garnet, Brown, Silver-gray, Black | December 23 - January 20 | 270 | 300 | Saturn | Earth | Water principle | Negative | Cardinal | 10th | Career |
(Aquarius) Kumbha | Waterman | Sapphire, Opal, Turquoise | Blue, Opal, Nile green | January 21 - February 19 | 300 | 330 | Saturn | Air | Water principle | Negative | Fixed | 11th | Hopes and Wishes/Friends |
(Pisces) Mina | Fishes | Chrysolite, Pink-shell, Moonstone | White, Pink, Emerald-green, Black | February 20 - March 20 | 330 | 360 | Jupiter | Water | Water principle | Negative | Mutable | 12th | Self-Undoing |
(Aries) Mesha | Ram | Amethyst, Diamond | White, Rose-pink | March 21 - April 20 | 0 | 30 | Mars | Fire | Fire principle | Positive | Cardinal | 1st | Self |
(Libra) Tula | Scales | Diamond, Opal | Black, Crimson, Light blue | September 24 - October 23 | 180 | 210 | Venus | Air | Air principle | Neutral | Cardinal | 7th | Marriage and Partnership |
(Virgo) Kanya | Virgin | Virgo, Pink jasper, Hyacinth | Gold, Black | August 22 - September 23 | 150 | 180 | Mercury | Earth | Air principle | Neutral | Mutable | 6th | Service and Health |
Main Planet | Enemy Planets | Friendly Planets | Neutral Planets | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Name | Cereal | Metal | Crystal | Organ | Homeopathy | Name | Cereal | Metal | Crystal | Organ | Homeopathy | Name | Cereal | Metal | Crystal | Organ | Homeopathy | Name | Herb | Metal | Crystal | Organ | Homeopathy |
Sun | Wheat | Gold | Citrine | Heart | Aurum Metallicum | Saturn, Venus |
Corn, Oats |
Lead, Copper |
Onyx, Rose Quartz |
Spleen, Kidney |
Plumbum Metallicum, Cuprum Metallicum |
Moon, Mars, Jupiter |
Rice, Barley, Rye |
Silver, Iron, Tin |
Moonstone, Ruby, Lapis Lazuli |
Reproduction Organs, Gall Bladder, Liver |
Argentum Metallicum, Ferrum Metallicum, Stannum Metallicum |
Mercury | Millet | Mercury | Agate | Lungs | Mercurius Vivus |
Moon | Rice | Silver | Moonstone | Reproduction Organs | Argentum Metallicum | None | None | None | None | None | None | Sun, Mercury |
Wheat, Millet |
Gold, Mercury |
Citrine, Agate |
Heart, Lungs |
Aurum Metallicum, Mercurius Vivus |
Venus, Mars, Saturn, Jupiter |
Oats, Barley, Corn, Rye |
Copper, Iron, Lead, Tin |
Rose Quartz, Ruby, Onyx, Lapis Lazuli |
Kidney, Gall Bladder, Spleen, Liver |
Cuprum Metallicum, Ferrum Metallicum, Plumbum Metallicum, Stannum Metallicum |
Mercury | Millet | Mercury | Agate | Lungs | Mercurius Vivus | Moon | Rice | Silver | Moonstone | Reproduction Organs | Argentum Metallicum | Sun, Venus |
Wheat, Oats |
Gold, Copper |
Citrine, Rose Quartz |
Heart, Kidney |
Aurum Metallicum, Cuprum Metallicum |
Mars, Jupiter, Saturn |
Barley, Rye, Corn |
Iron, Tin, Lead |
Ruby, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx |
Gall Bladder, Liver, Spleen |
Ferrum Metallicum, Stannum Metallicum, Plumbum Metallicum |
Venus | Oats | Copper | Rose Quartz | Kidney | Cuprum Metallicum | Sun, Moon |
Wheat, Rice |
Gold, Silver |
Citrine, Moonstone |
Heart, Reproduction Organs |
Aurum Metallicum, Argentum Metallicum |
Mercury, Saturn |
Millet, Corn |
Mercury, Lead |
Agate, Onyx |
Lungs, Spleen |
Mercurius Vivus, Plumbum Metallicum |
Mars, Jupiter |
Barley, Rye |
Iron, Tin |
Ruby, Lapis Lazuli |
Gall Bladder, Liver |
Ferrum Metallicum, Stannum Metallicum |
Mars | Barley | Iron | Ruby | Gall Bladder | Ferrum Metallicum | Mercury | Millet | Mercury | Agate | Lungs | Mercurius Vivus | Sun, Moon, Jupiter |
Wheat, Rice, Rye |
Gold, Silver, Tin |
Citrine, Moonstone, Lapis Lazuli |
Heart, Reproduction Organs, Liver |
Aurum Metallicum, Argentum Metallicum, Stannum Metallicum |
Venus, Saturn |
Oats, Corn |
Copper, Lead |
Rose Quartz, Onyx |
Kidney, Spleen |
Cuprum Metallicum, Plumbum Metallicum |
Jupiter | Rye | Tin | Lapis Lazuli | Liver | Stannum Metallicum | Mercury, Venus |
Millet, Oats |
Mercury, Copper |
Agate, Rose Quartz |
Lungs, Kidney |
Mercurius Vivus, Cuprum Metallicum |
Moon, Mars, Sun |
Rice, Barley, Wheat |
Silver, Iron, Gold |
Moonstone, Ruby, Citrine |
Reproduction Organs, Gall Bladder, Heart |
Argentum Metallicum, Ferrum Metallicum, Aurum Metallicum |
Saturn | Corn | Lead | Onyx | Spleen | Plumbum Metallicum |
Saturn | Corn | Lead | Onyx | Spleen | Plumbum Metallicum | Sun, Moon, Mars |
Wheat, Rice, Barley |
Gold, Silver, Iron |
Citrine, Moonstone, Ruby |
Heart, Reproduction Organs, Gall Bladder |
Aurum Metallicum, Argentum Metallicum, Ferrum Metallicum |
Mercury, Venus |
Millet, Oats |
Mercury, Copper |
Agate, Rose Quartz |
Lungs, Kidney |
Mercurius Vivus, Cuprum Metallicum |
Jupiter | Rye | Tin | Lapis Lazuli | Liver | Stannum Metallicum |