Indian Traditional- Cancer Flashcards
(33 cards)
3 doshas
The three doshas are vata, pitta, and kappa, and everyone has some portion of each of them.
Cold dry and light
Vata
Hot light moist
Pitta
Heavy cold moist
Kapha
Why are doshas important
Ayurveda believes that disease comes from imbalance in the doshas
What are the 7 tissue layers
Plasma- skin Blood- hemoglobin Muscle Fat- adipose Bone Narrow and nerves Reproductive tissue
What are the three pillars of good health
Food sleep and sex
Which dosha is most powerful
Vata
Explain how pillars of good health work
Sex you need both the right amount and healthy sex. Food is the pillar that leads to the most illness because it changes constantly and sleep is important to get the correct amount both too much and too little can affect you negativity
How does Ayurveda treat illness
Prescriptions can be herbal based but usually hinge on lifestyle changes. More often though this type of medicine focuses on preventing illness rather than treating
How are herbs used in Ayurveda
Herbs are often integrated into dietary choices herbal tonics can also be used to strengthen immune function and lastly they can be used to treat the symptoms of a disease
This formula is used to promote digestive health
Trikatu- black pepper, pippali, and ginger
Detox formula
Bitter formula- barberry and golden seal
Treats cough and sore throat
Licorice- both the or ulna and the only herb there in
What are the different delivery methods for herbs for dominant dosha
Vata- warm milk
Pita- ghee
Kapha- honey
What are the factors affecting the potency of Ayurvedic herbs
Freshness- fresher=better
Wild herbs are better than home grown
Potency goes from: roots> stems and bark> fruits> leaves and flowers
Minerals and preparation can increase potency
Using meditation in conjunction with herbs
How can Ayurvedic herbs be preserved
They can be made into jellies oils or wines
What are the parts of a Chinese formula and alternative names
Principal or emperor drug
Associate or minister drug
Adjuvant or assistant drug
Messenger or envoy drug
Function of the principal/emperor drug
Main therapeutic actions of the formula
Function of the associate/ minister drug
May be used to treat illness as well but generally treats different symptoms
Function of adjuvant/ assistant drug
Can treat the illness but usually is present to balance side effects of emperor and minister drugs and can sometimes be a toxic balance
Function of messenger/ envoy drug
Directs drug to affected area of the body and can enhance synergistic affects of other drugs
Essential part of pseudophedrin
Ephedrine- derived from Ephedra sinica
Stimulant previous uses are diet pills and performance enhancement
Herb used to treat malaria especially drug resistant strains
Arteminsinin- derived from Artemesia annua
