Pairs Of Opposites - Action / Effect / Elm Flashcards
Heavy / guru
Action- Something which makes the body heavy, adding bulk, weight and nourishment. In excess can be difficult to digest and can create tiredness.
Effect on Dosha: VP- K+
Elements- Earth & Water
Examples- Ashwagandha, meat
Light- Laghu
Action- Something that creates lightness in the body and mind, easy to digest and reduces accumulation.
Effect on Dosha: VP+ K-
Elements- Air, Space & Fire
Examples- Gotu Kola, popcorn
Hot- Usna
Action- Something that creates heat in the body. Increases digestion, moves up and out, induces sweating.
Effect on Dosha: VK-P+
Elements- Fire
Examples- Ginger, garlic, chilies
Cold- Sita
Action- Something that makes the body feel cool. Slows Digestion, creates contraction, moves in and down
Effect on Dosha: VK+ P-
Elements- Water
Examples- Neem, mint, wheat
Dry- Ruksha
Action- Something that creates dryness in the body. Dehydrates, constipating and astringent.
Effect on Dosha: VP+K-
Elements- Earth and Air
Examples- Guggul, honey, millet
Oily- Snigdha
Action- Something which increases oiliness or unctuousness in the body. Lubricating, nourishing, moistening, increases love, difficult to digest
Effect on Dosha: V- PK+
Elements- Water
Examples- Shatavari, oils, nuts
Rough- Khara
Action- Something that creates roughness in the body. Reduces lubrication, causes dry skin, brittle bones, inflexibility and has a scraping action.
Effect on Dosha: V+P+K-
Elements- Air
Examples- Bibhitaki, popcorn
Smooth- Slaksna
Action- Something that creates smoothness in the body and mind. Eases tension, brings things together, reduces roughness.
Effect on Dosha: V-PK+
Elements- Water
Examples- Sesame oil, ghee
Static/ Stable- Sthira
Action- Something that creates stability. Encourages relaxation. In excess can create sluggishness.
Effect on Dosha: VP-K+
Elements- Earth
Examples- Yogurt, sweets
Mobile- Cala
Action- Something that encourages movement in the body and its actions. Creates change.
Effect on Dosha: VP+K-
Elements- Air
Examples- Spices
Liquid- Drava
Action- Something that lubricates, moistens and holds things together.
Effect on Dosha: V-PK+
Elements- Fire & Water
Examples- Aloe, water, juicy fruits
Dense- Sandra
Action- Something that creates solidity in the body and its systems. Difficult to digest, increases structural strength and mental fortitude.
Effect on Dosha: VP-K+
Elements- Earth
Examples- Roots, cheese
Dense- Sandra
Action- Something that creates solidity in the body and its systems. Difficult to digest, increases structural strength and mental fortitude.
Effect on Dosha: VP-K+
Elements- Earth
Examples- Roots, cheese
Gross- Sthula
Action- Something that creates bulk in body. Difficult to digest, can create obstruction.
Effect on Dosha: VP-K+
Elements- Earth
Examples- Bala, meats
Subtle- Suksma
Action- Something that creates a subtle expansion in the body and mind. Penetrates into tissues, increases awarenss
Effect on Dosha: VP+K-
Elements- Air & Ether
Examples- Brahmi, ghee, honey
Sharp- Tikshna
Action- Something that penetrates into the body and mind. Enters deeply.
Effect on Dosha: VP+K-
Elements- Fire
Examples- Calamus, chilis, salt
Dull/ Sluggish- Manda
Action- Something that creates dullness in the body, senses and mind. Increases tissue, causes stagnation and slowness.
Effect on Dosha: VP-K+
Elements- Earth & Water
Examples- Nutmeg, tofu
Soft- Mrdu
Action- Something that makes the body soft. Eases tension, increases tenderness, reduces harshness
Effect on Dosha: V-PK+
Elements- Water
Examples- Ghee, avocado, oats
Hard- Kathina
Action- Something that makes the body hard. Difficult to digest. Gives strength
Effect on Dosha: VK+ P-
Elements- Earth
Examples- Sesame seeds, nuts, coconut
Cloudy/ Slimy- Piccila
Action- Something that creates cloudiness or sliminess in the body. Heals broken bones, soothes, plasters. In excess can create lack of clarity.
Effect on Dosha: V-PK+
Elements- Water
Examples- Oil, oats
Clear- Visada
Action- Something that creates clarity in the body and mind.
Effect on Dosha: VP+K-
Elements- Air & Space
Examples- Sprouts
