Enzymatic and Acidic Digestion
Sanskrit Name: कट्ववस्थापाकः During the last phase of digestion in the gastrointestinal system, the consumed food is converted into a mainly strong-smelling form. This leads to the creation of vata-dosha. Alternate Name(s): Katvavasthapak
Fat
Sanskrit Name: मेदोधातुः The fourth of the seven essential structural elements, its role is to facilitate lubrication. It pertains to adipose tissue and various lipids present in the body. Alternate Name(s): Medodhatu
Firmness
Sanskrit Name: दाढर्यम् A typical role of kapha is to represent firmness, permanence, stability, and resilience. Alternate Name(s): Dhardhyam
First Trimester
Sanskrit Name: उपस्थितगर्भः The defining feature of this condition is discomfort. Alternate Name(s): Upasthita Garbha
Gandharvakaya
Sanskrit Name: गन्धर्वकायः The traits of an individual with an artistic and joyful temperament include an appreciation for delightful fragrances, an affinity for floral decorations, a love for dancing and music, and a tendency to enjoy wandering. Alternate Name(s): Creative and Celebratory Temperament
Garbha Vriddhi
Sanskrit Name: गर्भवृद्धिः The features of this condition include abdominal swelling and sweating in the expectant mother. Alternate Name(s): Foetal growth and development
Gastrointestinal Digestion
Sanskrit Name: अवस्थापाकः Alternate Name(s): Avasthapak
Gati
Sanskrit Name: गतिः In Ayurveda, gait (Cheshta or Gati) refers to the way a person walks, which is influenced by Vata dosha. Since Vata governs movement, its balance or imbalance directly affects a person’s gait. Vata & Gait Characteristics: Balanced Vata – Light, graceful, and energetic walking. Imbalanced Vata (Excess) – Irregular, hurried, unsteady, or […]
Hematologic Metabolism
Sanskrit Name: रक्तधात्वाग्निः The key element that changes the primary circulating nutrient fluid into blood. Alternate Name(s): Raktadhatvagni
Hematopoiesis
Sanskrit Name: मज्जाधात्वाग्निः The key element that changes bone into bone marrow. Alternate Name(s): Majjadhatuagni