Multiple Sclerosis: The Ayurvedic Concept

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Introduction Undigested foods, especially greasy foods e.g. fat, oil, butter, etc., turn acid and have toxic effects on the components of blood. “Ama” is the Ayurvedic term for the undigested foods. The essence of well-digested foods, in general, should be sweet in taste which is the source of nutrients for bodily tissues. The essence of … Read more

Low Blood Pressure: The Ayurvedic Concept

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Introduction The morbid condition of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) is called “Ojaksaya”. It is, in general, concerned with the deficiency of serum (Rasaksaya), which weakens the function of the heart. The weak heart can not properly circulate the blood, especially through the arteries. This indeed is the underlying cause of low blood pressure, which results … Read more

Sex in Ayurveda: Ancient Insights on Intimacy

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Power of Sex: A Natural Desire’s Role in Life Sex is an innate desire present in all living beings. This profound inclination influences social environments, businesses, and occasionally even politics, often becoming a significant issue. It is an unavoidable natural desire, manifesting between males and females, as well as in same-sex attractions, both positively and … Read more

Leukoderma: The Ayurvedic Concept

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Introduction The physical structure of the skin contains many thin layers e.g. the layers of the lymphatic duct system, melanin, blood vessels, nerves, etc. Skin diseases are morbid conditions of them. In general, a particular skin disease affects a particular layer of the skin. The injury of the white tissues lying between the layers of … Read more

Hypertension: The Ayurvedic Concept

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Introduction Ayurveda presents five different etiological conditions of Hypertension, which are called The Pranavayu (Oxygen) to be less active with the bodily heat is the main cause of Pittavrita Prana. The morbid condition of cardiovascular dilatation affected by the aggravated function of the nervous system, which is concerned with the inhaling activity for mobilization of … Read more

Herpes: The Ayurvedic Concept

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Introduction Sarsapi or Sarsapika is the Ayurvedic term for Herpes. Sarsapi literally means the mustard-like blister. There are two kinds of Sarsapi: one is called “Shukaja Sarsapi” (Herpes Genitalia) and another is called “Pramehaja Sarsapi” (Herpes Simplex). Both have the same characters, however, their etiologies are different.  Herpes Genitalia Ayurveda points out that Herpes Genitalia … Read more

Hepatitis: The Ayurvedic Concept

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Introduction First anemia then hepatitis (Jaundice) is the general theory of Ayurveda. In an anemic condition, whatever may be the cause of it, the liver becomes overactive to filter the by-products of the dead red blood cells. Then, being overactive, the weak liver can not function properly. The liver has to filter and excrete the … Read more

Hemorrhoids: The Ayurvedic Concept

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Introduction Partly stagnant or motionless condition of the portal vein is the fundamental cause of hemorrhoid. Indigestion problems e.g. diarrhea, sprue, dysentery, etc; constant use of cold water to clean the anus; injuries; gas problems; use of strong blood coagulating drugs to stop bleeding; use of strong astringent drugs to stop diarrhea; wrong delivery, abortion, … Read more

Breast Cancer: The Ayurvedic Concept

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Introduction The physical construction of the breast is composed of numerous duct systems, especially connected with the mammary glands. The cellular substance of the mucous membrane or epithelium is very active in the breast. Rohini is the Sanskrit synonym of epithelium, which is considered the original birthplace of the neoplasm or cancer. Ayurveda points out … Read more

Asthma: The Ayurvedic Concept

Introduction The fundamental cause of asthma is the bronchospasm, which depends upon the blockage of the respiratory system for inhaling and exhaling. The bronchi are connected especially with the lower lobes of the lungs, if are blocked, the upper lobes of the lungs, by nature, become more active. In this condition, enough oxygen can not … Read more