DOSHAS Flashcards
KAPHA DOSHA
ANABOLIC FUNCTION = STRUCTURE
Being the synergy of earth and water, the third dosha is associated with the stability possessed by the earth, while being the fluid humour.
The role of this dosha is to provide structure and vitality to the mind and body. It also governs the water content of the body, even at the cellular level; and filling the empty parts of the body.
At a psychological level, this dosha is associated with primal emotions like love, envy, forgiveness etc.
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TERM DEFINITION
Anabolic processes tend toward “building up” organs and tissues. These processes produce growth and differentiation of cells and increase in body size, a process that involves synthesis of complex molecules. Examples of anabolic processes include the growth and mineralization of bone and increases in muscle mass.
PITTA DOSHA
METABOLIC FUNCTION = AGNI
Pitta dosha is formed by the synergy of fire and water. The fire symbolizes its relation with energy and the changes it goes in the body.
All the processes pertaining to metabolism, changes and heat in the body are governed by Pitta. The change can be mental, as well as physical.
The main role in it are digesting food, and using it to make energy. Others include the judging capabilities and the power or perception.
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TERM DEF
Metabolism is the process your body uses to get or make energy from the food you eat. Food is made up of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Chemicals in your digestive system break the food parts down into sugars and acids, your body’s fuel.
VATA DOSHA
CATABOLIC FUNCTION = MOVEMENT
Vata is the combination of wind and space; this makes mobility its principle characteristic. According to the tridosha theory, this dosha is associated with all the movement in the body, may it be spiritual like flow of thought; or physical like blood flow in our veins. One major function of this is the flow of neural impulses. In addition to these major functions, Vata also controls and governs the other two doshas.
This means that achieving balance of it is the first priority. Since this dosha is characterized by movement, it can get easily unbalanced as compares to the other two.
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TERM DEF
Catabolism definition. Biochemical reactions that break down molecules in metabolism. Molecules may be broken down to gain their energy or to prepare them for disposal from the body. (Compare anabolism.)
