Doshas: Their Elements and Attributes
ELEMENTS OF THE THREE DOSHAS Vata Pitta Kapha Air + Ether Fire + Water Earth + Water ATTRIBUTES OF THE THREE DOSHAS Vata Pitta Kapha Dry Oily Heavy Light Sharp (penetrating) Slow Cold Hot Cold Rough Light Oily Subtle Mobile Slimy (smooth) Mobile Liquid Dense Clear Soft Static (stable) Cloudy (sticky) Commentary by Michael Dick […] Virechana
by Vasant Lad, BAM&S, MAScVirechana is the administration of purgative substances for the cleansing of pitta through the lower pathways. Give virechana 3 days after vamana.
Panchakarma Home Cleanse
by Vasant Lad, BAM&S, MASc
Since we are assessing three doshas and four to six seasons, this chart serves as a guideline. In more northern climates or higher elevations, the winter period will be longer, Nasya Treatment
by Vasant Lad, BAM&S, MAScThe nose is the door to consciousness and the pathway to our inner pharmacy. Medications that are administered via the nasal passages affect the mind,
Basti Treatment
by Vasant Lad, BAM&S, MASc, Ayurvedic PhysicianMedications given by enema primarily treat vata dosha, which is the main etiological factor in the manifestation of diseases. Vata is the force behind the elimination and retention
Introduction to Panchakarma
Ayurveda emphasizes preventative and healing therapies along with various methods of purification and rejuvenation. Ayurveda is more than a mere healing system; it is a science and an art of appropriate living that helps to achieve longevity. It can guide every individual in the proper choice of diet, living habits and exercise to restore balance […] Almond Khir Recipe
© 1994, 2012 Excerpted with permission from Ayurvedic Cooking for Self-Healing by Usha and Dr. Vasant Lad Serves 4 Charole nuts are a small tasty, Indian nut. In India, sweets are made with granulated jaggery, which is a natural, unprocessed sugar from sugar cane juice. Sucanat and turbinado sugars are good substitutes. Kapha needs to […] Cilantro Chutney (Coriander Chutney) Recipe
© 1994, Excerpted with permission from Ayurvedic Cooking for Self-Healing by Usha and Dr. Vasant Lad Makes approximately 2 cups Doshic Notes Vata :: Balancing Pitta :: Balancing Kapha :: Balancing Ingredients 3 cups fresh cilantro 1 cup water 1 cup unsweetened, shredded coconut 1/2 small green chili, chopped 1 inch piece of fresh ginger, […] Ayurvedic Chapati Recipe
from Ayurvedic Cooking for Self-Healing by Usha and Vasant Lad Makes approximately 1 dozen chapatis Laxmi is Indian whole wheat flour and has a grainy texture. It can be purchased at Indian grocery stores. You may use whole wheat pastry flour in place of chapati flour. Doshic Notes Tridosha balancing Vata = Pitta = Kapha […] Agni Tea Recipe
The first definition of agni is the element of Fire, the second of the five elements in the body. It also denotes the digestive fire which regulates temperature, performs digestion, absorption, and assimilation of ingested food, and transforms food into energy or consciousness. Agni Tea is a simple beverage that helps to regulate and stimulate […] 