The complete information on the basic principles of Ayurveda, its concept, prakruti, doshic evaluation and its prominence is discussed.

1. Fundamentals of Ayurveda

3. There are 8 specialties in Ayurveda Charaka Samhita, Sustrastana, chapter 1, verse 41

6. Shalya Tantra is the branch of Ayurveda which employs Yantra (blunt surgical instruments and tools) Shastra (sharp surgical instruments) Kshara (caustic bio chemical substances), Agni (cauterization) to extract various types of foreign bodies, stones, minute particles,, lumps, bones, hairs, nails, pus, exudate, abnormal foetus, etc. as well as the study of Vrna (traumatic wounds including inflammation).

15. Vayu (Air)

16. Tejas (Fire)

17. Jala (Water)

18. Prithvi (Earth)These 5 elements, combine to form all the living and non living forms in this universe

23. Pitta governs Metabolism

25. Individual AttributesPITTA OILY SNEHA HOT USHMA SHARP TIKSHANA LIGHT LAGHU LIQUID DRAVA FLOW SARA PUNGENT/SOUR KATU/AMLA

26. Individual AttributesKAPHA HEAVY GURU COLD SHEETA SOFT MRIDU UNCTUOUS SNIGDHA STABLE STHIRA STICKY PICCHILLA SWEET MADHURA

28. Zeal

29. Action

30. Expulsion of Waste

31. Control of Sense Organs & Nervous System

32. Governs Mind

33. Helps Metabolism

35. Digestion

36. Absorption, assimilation & nutrition

37. Metabolism

38. Body temperature

39. Skin coloration

40. Vision Psychologically, it governs intelligence and understanding, Pitta arouses happiness, anger, hate and jealousy, bravery, will power etc

42. Provides moisture to the skin

43. Strength, vigor and stability

44. Memory retention

45. Sexual Potency

46. ImmunityKapha is responsible for emotions of attachment, and long-standing envy; it is also expressed in tendencies toward calmness, forgiveness and love.

48. Pitta – Stomach, Intestines, Plasma, Blood, Sweat, Skin & Eyes

51. Prakruti is determined at the time of conception of the fetus

52. The constitution of the person is permanent throughout the life span

55. Pitta (P)

56. Kapha (K)

57. Vatapitta (VP/PV)

58. Vatakapha (VK/KV)

59. Kaphapitta (KP/PK)

62. Not good at memorizing things.

63. Enthusiastic and vivacious by nature.

64. Thin physique

65. Have difficulty making decisions.

66. Develop gas or become constipated easily

67. Urine is scanty

68. Cold hands and feet.

69. Anxious or worried frequently.

70. Doesn’t tolerate cold weather as well as most people.

71. Speak quickly & Talkative

72. Mood swings and emotional by nature.

73. Have difficulty in falling asleep or having a sound night's sleep.

74. Dry Skin, especially in the winter.

75. Active, sometimes restless, but also very imaginative.

76. Energy tends to come in bursts.

77. Easily excitable.

78. Eating and sleeping habits tend to be irregular.

80. Extremely precise and orderly, perfectionist about details

81. Strong-minded and have a somewhat forceful manner

82. Uncomfortable or easily fatigued in hot weather

83. Perspire easily

84. Irritable or angry quite easily.

85. Easily graying or balding; thin, fine, straight hair; blond, reddish, or sandy-colored hair.

86. Strong appetite.

87. Regular in bowel habits

88. Fond of cold foods, ice-cream, and ice-cold drinks.

89. Dislike foods that are very hot and spicy.

91. Gain weight more easily and lose it more slowly.

92. Placid and calm disposition.

93. Sleep very deeply.

94. Calm by nature and not easily angered.

95. Have excellent retention and a long memory.

96. Hair is thick, dark and wavy.

97. Smooth, soft skin.

98. Large, solid body build.

99. Slow digestion

100. Good stamina, endurance and a steady level of energy.

101. Slow measured gait.

102. Tendency towards oversleeping and slow to get going in the morning.

103. Slow eater

105. Rajas – Short tempered, Intelligent

109. Physiological Causes for Vitiation After completion of digestion 50 YEARS AND ABOVE VATA During digestion 16 YEARS TO 50 YEARS PITTA Before beginning of digestion BIRTH TO 16 YEARS KAPHA

110. Physiological Causes for Vitiation PACIFICATION VITIATION ACCUMULATION DOSHA AUTUMN RAINY SUMMER VATA SPRING AUTUMN RAINY PITTA SUMMER SPRING WINTER KAPHA

112. Improper sleep during Night

113. Trauma

114. Over Exercise & Traveling

115. Ignoring Nature Calls

116. Excessive Coitus

117. Erratic Diet habits

119. Over Exercise

120. Anger, Fear

122. Intake of Milk & Its products

123. Day Sleep

124. Lack of Physical Exercise

125. Over Eating

127. Weakness

128. Loss of Weight

129. Hoarseness of Voice

130. Pains

131. Insomnia

132. Constipation

134. Feeling of Anger

135. Increase of Body Temperature

136. Desire of Cold Substance

137. Delirium

138. Burning Sensation

139. Loss of Strength

140. Insomnia

142. Heaviness & Rigidity

143. Swelling/Edema

144. Less Physical Activity

145. Increased Sleep

146. Decreased Body Temperature

147. Decreased Appetite

148. Itching

150. Application of SHAD RASA – 6 Tastes Suppressed By Aggravated By Dosha Madhura, Amla, Lavana Katu, Tikta, Kashaya VATA Madhura, Tikta, Kashaya Amla, Lavana, Katu PITTA Katu, Tikta, Kashaya Madhura, Amla, Lavana KAPHA

152. Oil Massage, Fomentation, Oil Enema

153. Appetizers & Digestives

154. Day Sleep

156. Intake of Ghee, Milk, Sweets

157. Medicated Purgation (Virechan)

158. Avoid physical and mental stress

159. Day Sleep

161. Therapeutic Emesis (Vamana)

162. Fasting

163. Lesser Sleep

164. Increased Physical & Mental Excersise

167. Heaviness at all levels vitiates vata

168. Indigestion obstructs urges

170. Dhatvagni - responsible for that particular tissue metabolism. These are seven in number.