Tridosh
There are three defects of the material bodies called (त्रिदोश). Tri (त्रि) means three and dosh (दोश) means defects. These defects are
They are called in Ayurved as
Imbalance of these three defects impairs the normal functioning of the body and causes diseases . Most of us suffer due to imbalance of one or more of these defects frequently.
- Phlegm,
- Wind and
- Bile
They are called in Ayurved as
- Phlegm or Kapha dosh (कफ): - The chest is the seat of Kapha (phlegm). It fills spaces in the body, giving biological strength, vigour and vitality.
- Wind or Vaat dosh (वात): It moves around the body and supports the nervous system.
- Bile or Pitta dosh (पित्त): it could be interpreted as fire as well. It helps in digestion of consumption of food and drinks. It mainly remains in small intestine, stomach, blood and eyes.
Imbalance of these three defects impairs the normal functioning of the body and causes diseases . Most of us suffer due to imbalance of one or more of these defects frequently.
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