ABSTRACT:
The meaning of the word Ayurveda is "Knowledge of Life." Our body is rooted in Dosha, Dhatu, and Mala. The doshas function by means of dhatus and malas. The dhatus and malas are the structural components and the Doshas are the energy forms. Each concept in Ayurveda is based the Panchmahabhutas; the Dosha represent the physical form of Panchmahabhutas in our body. Throughout the body, in order to reach the targeted organ, the Vata must travel via the Vata Vaha Srotas. Every other dosha is transported by the Vata dosha to different locations where they cause illnesses. By assisting in the body's removal of Mala, Vata Dosha preserves the body's homeostatic balance. Additionally, Vata Dosha controls Agni, which is regarded as the primary element in charge of several physiological processes, including digestion, absorption and metabolism, so Vata Dosha controls mental state and activity as well as proper functioning of different sense organs. Vata, one of the three fundamental Humours, has a major influence on both health and illness. Given the increasing popularity of Ayurveda and its significance in contemporary culture, it is essential to comprehend and underline the depth of Ayurvedic principles in a straightforward and understandable way. Most of the Vata illnesses that are listed in Current science classifies Ayurveda as neurological ailments. Therefore, we need to understand the Vata in's physiological notion is examined in this study, specifically focusing on the brain and nervous system.
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Dr. Sonutai Madhavrao Shinde . Impact of Vata Dosha on Nervous System: An Ayurvedic Analysis.
IJRPAS, Sept – Oct 2024; 3(5): 34-39.
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