Significance of Power of digestion
The power of digestion in Ayurveda pertains to the body's capacity to effectively digest food and absorb nutrients, which is crucial for overall health. It is evaluated through a patient's digestive strength, influencing dietary recommendations and treatment options. Various substances, including specific herbs and minerals, are believed to enhance this capability. Additionally, the power of digestion can be improved by certain dietary modifications, medicinal compounds, and even lifestyle changes, emphasizing its significant role in digestive health.
Synonyms: Digestive strength, Digestive ability, Digestive capacity, Digestive power, Digestive efficiency
In Dutch: Kracht van de spijsvertering; In Finnish: Ruoansulatuksen voima; In Spanish: El poder de la digestión
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Hindu concept of 'Power of digestion'
In Hinduism, the Power of Digestion refers to the enhanced capability of the digestive system, influenced by various medicinal mixtures, ingredients, and treatments, ultimately promoting better nutrient absorption and overall digestive health.
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances
(1) The function of rajavarta in enhancing digestive capabilities, indicating its nutritional properties.[1] (2) An increase in the ability to digest food, attributed to the wine named gaudi.[2] (3) The capacity of the digestive system to process food efficiently, which Saindhava is said to enhance.[3] (4) Diamonds are said to increase the efficiency of digestion.[4] (5) The body's ability to digest food, which can be enhanced by taking Yasoda with agnimantha juice.[5]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry
(1) Refers to the digestive capacity of the body that may be diminished and is targeted for treatment by the medicine.[6] (2) The body's ability to process and assimilate nutrients, affecting the dosage of pills given to the patient.[7] (3) Refers to the body's capability to effectively break down food and absorb nutrients, which is enhanced by the compound.[8] (4) One of the benefits of the medicine, indicating its ability to enhance digestive capabilities.[9] (5) The ability of the digestive system to process food, which is enhanced by the medicine.[10]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 2: Minerals (uparasa)
(1) The overall ability of an organism to digest food, which is improved by hingula.[11] (2) An enhanced ability to digest food, which cowries are said to increase due to their properties.[12] (3) A health benefit attributed to shila-jatu, indicating its potential to enhance digestive function.[13] (4) Refers to an increase in the capability to digest food, particularly associated with sour things.[14] (5) Agnijara is believed to increase the power of digestion, implying its role in improving digestive health.[15]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 1: Initiation, Mercury and Laboratory
(1) The capability of metals to enhance the body's digestive functions, attributed to the effects of puta.[16]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 5: Treatment of various afflictions
(1) Refers to the enhanced ability of the body to digest food, which can be improved through certain treatments.[17]
From: Charaka Samhita (English translation)
(1) A measure used in diagnosis, reflected by the patient's ability to digest food, which relates to their overall digestive health.[18]