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Āyurvedic Nutrition Flashcards

1
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Human life is supported by what three pillars according to Ayurveda

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Āhāra - food
Nidrā - sleep
Brahmacarya - moderation

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Anything we take in to nourish our body and mind can be considered

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Āhāra

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Forms of Āhāra

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Food
Water
Breat
Emotions
Information through the sense organs

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4
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Food contains what major life force

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Prāna

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5
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Reservoirs of energy in various forms
Created from the building blocks from food

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Dhātus

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Food nourishes the body, the mind, and the soul so its called

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Pūrnabrahma

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7
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Eating balanced food is key to maintaining

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Samā Agni

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8
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Sensation that the tongue experiences

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Rasa:Taste

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9
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Bhoutic Composition: Earth & Water
Increases Kapha
Decreases Pitta and Vāta

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Mathura: Sweet Taste

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Bhoutic Composition: Earth & Fire
Increases Kapha and Pitta
Decreases Vāta

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Amla: Sour

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Bhoutic Composition: Water & Fire
Increases Kapha and Pitta
Decreases Vāta

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Lavana: Salty

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Bhoutic Composition: Fire & Air
Increases Pitta and Vāta
Decreases Kapha

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Katu: Pungent

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Bhoutic Composition: Air & Earth
Increases Vāta
Decreases Kapha and Pitta

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Kasaya: Astringent

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Bhoutic Compostion: Air & Ether
Increases Vāta
Decreases Kapha and Pitta

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Tikta: Bitter

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15
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Builds and strengthens all dhātus
Nourishes the body and senes
Improves circulation and complexion
Strengthens the heart
Demulcent
Expectorant

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Madhura:Sweet Taste

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16
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Grains, ghee, milk, honey, root vegetables are considered what type of foods

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Madhura

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17
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Hot in potency but cold to touch
Stimulates acid secretions
Kindles hungers
Helps digestions
Reduce Gas
Increases circulation

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Amla: Sour

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18
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Yogurt, Limes, Āmalakī, Vinegar, and Cheese are examples of what type of taste

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Amla: Sour Taste

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19
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Hot in potency and strengthens Agni
Improves digestion
Maintains electrolyte balance in the body
Laxative, Sedative
Reduces the stiffness and removes blockages
Calming to the nerves and relieves spasms

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Lavana: Salty Taste

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20
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Improves metabolism
Helps digestion and absorption
Reduces congestion
Improves circulation
Relieves pain and muscle tension

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Katu: Pungent

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21
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Anti-coagulant
Cleanses the mouth
Raises the body temp
Kills worms
Promotes sweating

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Katu: Pungent Taste

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22
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Jalapeños, ginger, black pepper, pippalī, cloves, and garlic are considered what type of taste?

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Katu: Pungent

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23
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Produces thirst, fainting,
Weakness of the body, strength and semen.
Burning sensation

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Katu:Pungent

24
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Constricts blood vessels
Stops bleeding and flow
Promotes healing
Improves the skin texture
Antidiuretic, anti-bacterial, and hemostatic

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Kasāya: Astringent

25
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Alum, fruit peel, unripe banana, turmeric, goldenseal, leafy green vegetables, and blueberries are considered what type of taste

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Kasāya: Astringent

26
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Obstructs tissue pores
Withholding of flatus, Feces, and urine

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Kasāya: Astringent

27
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Kindles hunger
Good for digestion
Purifies blood
Detoxifies the body
Antibiotic, Antiseptic, Anthelmintic, Antipyretic

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Tikta: Bitter

28
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Leafy Greens, Neem, aloe, goldenseal, gentian root, fenugreek, black tea, myrrh are all examples of what taste?

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Tikta: Bitter

29
Q

Causes the mind to have compassion and satisfaction in moderation
Overindulgence causes attachment and possessiveness

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Madhura: Sweet Taste

30
Q

Mind is able to discriminate and helps with stimulation
Overindulgence causes envy, jealousy, and anger

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Amla: Sour Taste

31
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Gives the mind confidence and a zest of life
Overindulgence causes greed and over-ambition

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Lavana: Salty Taste

32
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Actions on the mind is extroversion and boldness
Overindulgence causes anger, violence, and hatred

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Katu: Pungent

33
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Causes introversion in the mind
Overindulgence causes insecurity and fear

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Kasāya: Astringent

34
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Causes dissatisfaction and isolation in the mind
Overindulgence causes grief and sorrow

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Tikta:Bitter

35
Q

Overindulgence of Madhura affects which organs?

Causes which diseases

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Spleen and Pancreas

Diabetes, Obesity, Agnimāndya, Tumors

36
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Under indulgence of Madhura causes

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Weak dhātus and debility

37
Q

Under indulgence of Amla causes

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Acid Imbalance

38
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Under indulgence of Lavana taste causes

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Water Imbalance

39
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Under-Indulgence of Katu taste causes

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Weak digestion, poor circulation, and cold extremities

40
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Under Indulgence of Kasāya taste causes

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Excessive discharge

41
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Under Indulgence of Tikta tase causes

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Accumulation of toxins

42
Q

Amla taste effects which organ?

Causes which diseases if uses in excess

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Small Intestine

Infections, ulcers, hemorrhages, looseness in the body, thirst, fevers, boils

43
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Lavana taste affects which organs?

Causes which diseases if used in excess?

A

Kidney

Hypertension, kidney stones, swelling, early balding, graying, wrinkling of the skin

44
Q

Katu taste effects which organ?

Causes which diseases?

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Lungs

Dry lungs, dry cough, bleeding, increases thirst, weakens reproductive tissue, loss of energy

45
Q

Kasāya affects which organ?

Causes which diseases?

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Heart

Anemia, low blood pressure, insomnia, causes gas, bloating, weakens tissues, narrows the opening of the channels, constipation

46
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Tikta affects which organ?

Causes which diseases?

A

Colon

Constipation, distinction, causes Vāta diseases, depletes dhātus

47
Q

Old rice, barley, wheat, green gram, honey are what taste?
How are these different then other foods of the same taste

A

Madhura

They do not increase Kapha

48
Q

Pomegranate and gooseberry are what taste

How do they differ from other food of the same taste

A

Amla

They do not increase pitta

49
Q

Which salt is good for your eyes?

A

Himalayan Pink Salt

50
Q

Gudūcī, sponge gourd, dry ginger, long pepper, and garlic are in what taste categories?

How do they differ from other food with the same taste?

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Bitter-Pungent

They do not increase Vāta and are aphrodisiacs

51
Q

Harītakī is part of what taste category?

How does it differ from other foods with the same taste

A

Astringent

It is not cold in potency and does not cause obstructions

52
Q

Foods with this element are heavy, gross, and grounding
They give stability and strength
Help build dhātus

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Earth Element

53
Q

Foods with liquid, cold, moist, and mobile qualities have this element present
Maintains body fluid balance
Create sense of contentment

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Water Element: Aap

54
Q

Foods with hot, sharp, subtle, dry, and light quality have this element
Man function is digestion
Maintaining body temperature
Clarity of thoughts
Giving radiance to the skin

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Fire Element: Tejas

55
Q

Foods with dry, light, and subtle qualities have what element

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Air: Vāyu

56
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Foods with subtle, light and clear qualities have what element ?

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Ether: Akasa

Ayurveda 104 (3 decks)

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