What is AMA in Ayurveda? AMA is a distinctive and peculiar concept in Ayurveda. “AMA” in Sanskrit literally means undigested, raw, unripe or unbaked food substance. In Ayurvedic Classics it is the product of metabolic defect. It is formed due to improperly metabolized by-product of undigested food due to slow or low Agni (Digestive fire).
“You are what you Digest” and not just “what you eat”!What is Digestive Fire or Agni according to Ayurveda? Agni is a Sanskrit word which means digestive fire. It represents enzymes responsible for digestion and metabolism. Agni (digestive fire) plays a vital role in metabolism and proper functioning of the body. In essence, it is
Abhyangam Application of oil to the skin followed by massage in specific direction is known as ABHYANGA.It is a therapeutic procedure where the selection of oil is choosen based on the PRAKRITI. It involves rubbing of the skin with herbalised oil (usually sesame oil is the base) to increase blood circulation and drawing toxins out
Only a Healthy father and a Healthy Mother, can give birth to a healthy child. For that we have to do sodhana (detox) before conception. In ayurveda it is said that for a healthy pregnancy and healthy child 4 factors are very important.1. Ritu (Menstual cycles)2. Kshetra(Healthy uterus)3. Beeja (Healthy sperm)4. Ambu (nourishment to the
Akshi Tarpanam Eyes are the most important, delicate and beautiful sensory organ in our body.According to Ayurveda Pitta Dosha (element of fire) governs our eyes. When it is in balance-eyes are healthy, bright, clear with sharp eye sight.Due to improper diet and lifestyle Pitta Dosha gets aggrevated in the body causing imbalance in the eyes.
Kavala Graha and Gandusha To get healthy and strong teeth do oil pulling daily. As we know that Prevention is always better than cure so it is one of the examples of it. Oil pulling means to swish or hold oil in mouth. It is an ancient cleansing and detoxifying technique. In Ayurveda it included
“VASTI – Enema Detox for Men & Women Offered at Om Vedic” Vasti or Basti Karma or Enema Therapy is the most important Panchakarma in Ayurveda healing. This therapy helps in balancing the vitiated Vata dosha or the Air body humor, which alone is responsible for 80 types of diseases & disorders. What is a
Virechana means medicated purgation. It eliminates the metabolic toxins through anal canal. Although it is mainly recommended for eliminating the vitiated Pitta, it is used for Kapha & Vata as well. Causes of Pitta Vitiation: Pitta is Bioenergy, responsible for all sorts of metabolic activities. Pitta is having qualities like fire, heat, hot, sharp &
DEFINITION: “pichu sthoola kavalika” a thick layer of swab or a cotton pad is called as Pichu. It is an application of cotton dipped in lukewarm medicated oil on local body parts (head, lumbar region, cervical region, joints etc) according to the site of the treatment. TYPES OF PICHU Shiro pichu – placed on the