Abstract

CONCEPTUAL STUDY OF TRIDOSHA SIDDHANTA IN AYURVEDA

Swati N. Mehta*, Vidya Chore and Pravin Jawanjal

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Abstract

Introduction: Ayurveda is an ancient science of life and it has many basic theory in which Tridosha is most important. Tridosha means “Tri -Plus Doshas”; there are three Doshas in Ayurveda namely Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Aims and Objectives: Aims and objectives of the study is to explore the correlation between Tridosha Siddhanta and Prakruti, Agni, Kostha, Kaala, and Dinacharya. Materials and Methods: The current review focused for better understanding of the importance of Tridosha Siddhanta. Brihatrayee and all available full commentaries is searched for the current topic. Research publications are also searched regarding this topic. Discussion: Vata, Pitta, Kapha are the three Doshas (Functional units) which exist in the body. They keep the body healthy when in equilibrium but cause disease when in a vitiated state.

Keywords: Vata, Pitta, Kapha, Tridosha, Siddhanta.