Significance of Tridosha
Tridosha is a key concept in Ayurveda that encompasses the three fundamental bodily energies: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. These doshas govern physiological processes in the body and play a critical role in maintaining health. Balancing these energies is essential, as imbalances can lead to various health issues and diseases. Understanding Tridosha helps in diagnosing and treating conditions by recognizing how these humors contribute to an individual's constitution and overall well-being.
Synonyms: Dosha, Constitution, Bodily humors
In Dutch: Tridosha; In Finnish: Tridosha; In Spanish: Tridosha
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Hindu concept of 'Tridosha'
Tridosha in Hinduism encompasses the three doshas—vata, pitta, and kapha—that derive from the five elements and are vital in Ayurveda for maintaining health; their balance is essential for physiological well-being and disease prevention.
From: Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine)
(1) The concept of three doshas (vata, pitta, and kapha) that evolve from the pancabhutas and regulate health.[1] (2) The three fundamental bodily humors in Ayurveda—vata, pitta, and kapha—that govern physiological processes.[2] (3) A principle in Ayurveda that refers to the three humours—wind, bile, and phlegm—that determine health.[3]
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana
(1) The concept of three bodily doshas (Vayu, Pitta, and Kapha) that govern individual health and constitution in Ayurvedic medicine.[4]