L8 Ayurveda II - Anatomy - Muscle & Fat Flashcards
What is the primary function of muscle (Mamsa)?
Strength
Capacity for work and action
Muscle integrates physical structure and produces movement through contraction.
How do muscles contribute to our emotional well-being?
Gives us courage, confidence, strength, and the capacity for openness, forgiveness and happiness
Emotional well-being is linked to physical strength and capacity.
What role do muscles play in joint support?
Supports and stabilises joints
This stabilization is essential for maintaining proper posture.
Fill in the blank: Muscles maintain _______.
posture
What are the excess symptoms of muscle tissue disorders?
- Swelling of muscles and glands
- Irritability
- Aggression
- Fibroids
These symptoms indicate an overabundance of muscle tissue.
What are the deficient symptoms of muscle tissue disorders?
- Emaciation
- Loose limbs
- Poor stability
- Fear
- Insecurity
- Unhappiness
These symptoms reflect a lack of muscle tissue.
Which foods are known to increase muscle tissue?
- Legumes
- Nuts
- Seeds
- Root vegetables
- Grains
- Meat
These foods provide essential nutrients for muscle development.
Name two herbs that can help increase muscle tissue.
- Ashwagandha
- Wild yam
These herbs are traditionally used for their muscle-strengthening properties.
True or False: Aggression is a symptom of deficient muscle tissue.
False
Aggression is associated with excess muscle tissue.
What emotional symptoms are associated with deficient muscle tissue?
Fear, insecurity, unhappiness
These emotions can arise when muscle tissue is lacking.
What is one function of fat (medas) in the body?
Lubricates muscles, joints, tendons and tissues.
What does fat provide a sense of?
Smoothness, ease, security and love.
What can cause people to gain weight according to the text?
Feelings of lack of security or love.
Which dosha is closely related to fat due to similar qualities?
Kapha.
similar qualities i.e. lubricating, heavy, dense, cold
List three disorders associated with excess fat tissue.
- Obesity
- Fatty tumours
- Diabetes
List three disorders associated with deficient fat tissue.
- Debility
- Dehydration
- Emaciation
What are some foods that support healthy fat?
- Nuts
- Seeds
- Oily fish
- Cold pressed oils
Name two herbs that can help reduce excess fat.
- Shilajit*
- Guggul
- Pepper
- Dry ginger
*mineral from Himalyas
True or False: Fat tissue is important for energy storage.
True
Fill in the blank: Fat tissue disorders can lead to _______.
[fatigue]
What symptoms can result from deficient fat tissue?
- Cracking joints
- Weak hair
- Weak nails
- Weak teeth
- Weak bones
What qualities are associated with fat?
- Lubricating
- Heavy
- Dense
- Cold
