Significance of Abnormal excess
Rasashastra describes abnormal excess as an unusual surplus of the three doshas: vayu, pitta, and kapha, which can lead to various health issues, including digestive problems, fever, and other diseases. This condition indicates significant imbalances in bodily elements that can result in blockages and debilitating illnesses. Remedies such as Chapala and pure shankha are suggested to alleviate these excesses, restoring balance and health. Addressing abnormal excess is crucial for preventing serious health complications.
Synonyms: Superfluous, Excessive amount, Excessiveness
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Hindu concept of 'Abnormal excess'
In Hinduism, "Abnormal excess" signifies an imbalance of the three doshas: kapha, pitta, and vayu, leading to health issues like fever and digestive problems. Remedies aim to restore this equilibrium to prevent diseases.
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry
(1) An excessive accumulation of the three doshas (vatta, pitta, kapha) that leads to blockages and diseases in the digestive system.[1] (2) A condition where one of the doshas, namely kapha, pitta, or vayu, is present in excessive amounts, leading to various digestive issues.[2] (3) A condition wherein kapha is beyond normal levels, leading to health issues.[3] (4) A significant increase in specific doshas (vayu, pitta, and kapha) which can trigger the onset of fever.[4] (5) Refers to the condition causing fever due to an excess of the three dosas that the remedy targets.[5]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 5: Treatment of various afflictions
(1) An unusual increase in one of the body's dosas, specifically vayu, pitta, or kapha.[6] (2) An unusual surplus of vayu, pitta, or kapha that leads to different kinds of heart diseases.[7] (3) An unusual increase in the three dosas, leading to the formation of tumours.[8] (4) A term used in the text to describe significant imbalances of the doshas leading to debilitating illnesses like phthisis.[9] (5) A condition characterized by an unusually high amount of pitta or vayu, which can lead to various health issues such as intense thirst.[10]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 2: Minerals (uparasa)
(1) A condition that Chapala helps to remove, particularly referring to the three doshas.[11] (2) An unusual surplus of substances, such as vayu and pitta, that mica helps to remove from the body.[12] (3) Rasaka pacifies an abnormal excess of the three doshas.[13] (4) An overwhelming amount of the three doshas that a pure shankha can help to alleviate or destroy.[14] (5) A medical condition in which there is an overabundance of vayu or pitta, which shilajatu can help to address.[15]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances
(1) Refers to a significant imbalance in bodily doshas that can be treated by emerald.[16]