Ayurveda is the ancient and traditional medicine of India. In Sanskrit, ayuh means life and veda means knowledge. While the language of Ayurveda is different from what we encounter in Traditional Chinese Medicine, the concepts are close. More similarities than differences. By way of comparison, we outline the categories they use and their specific terminology:
There are five elements are expressed as:
- Space
- Air
- Fire
- Water
- Earth
All living beings are created with a specific mix of the five basic elements and of their energies. As their proportions very, they form three doshas or general human types divided as:- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
Not surprisingly, each of the three types corresponds to a body shape. Each type exhibits differences in level of energy, aptitudes, propensity to certain physical attributes and problems as well as certain emotions. Each type is prone to a certain skin problem. Diet and exercise requirement varies from one type to another.
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