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Principles of Ayurveda
Basic Principles of Ayurveda comprise of
1.The TriGunas-
Three Fundamental universal energies : viz - Satva ,Rajas and Tamas
2.The PancaMahabhutas -
Five basic elements viz.-Akasha (Space),Vayu (Air),Teja or Agni(Fire),Jala(Water) and Prithvi (Earth)
3.The TriDosas -
Three Body Humours viz.-Vata,Pitta and Kapha
4.The SaptaDhatus -
Seven types of body tissues :viz.- Rasa (fluid) Dhatu, Rakta(blood)Dhatu, Mamsa Dhatu,Meda(fat)Dhatu,Asthi Dhatu,Majja Dhatu and Sukra Dhatu
5.The TrayodosaAgni -
Thirteen types of digestive fires : viz.-Jatharagni (gastric fire), SaptaDhatvagni and PancaBhutagni
6.The TriMalas -
Three types of Body Wastes :viz.-Purisa(faeces), Mutra(urine) and Sveda (sweat)
