8/17/2018 The Different Aspects of Vata « Ayurveda in Nepal

2. Gokshura fruit (Tribulus terrestris)

3. Shatavari root (asparagus / Asparagus racemosus)
4. Vacha rhizome (acorus / Acorus calamus)
5. Bilwa fruit (Aegle marmelos)
6. Nagaram rhizome (Indian cyperus / Cyperus pertenuis)
7. Vidari tuber (Ipomea paniculata)
8. Atasi oil (flaxseed / Linum usitatissimum)
9. Amalaki fruit (Indian gooseberry / amla / Emblica officinalis)
10. Rasna shrub (Vanda roxburghii)

In fact, any non-poisonous plant that is either sweet, sour or salty in taste, and dilatory in action, or greasy and
heavy in property will have general medicinal value to subdue over-balance in the nervous system as well as to
restore balance to a weakened nervous system.

In the same way, standard Ayurvedic formulas that contain the tastes and physical properties that strengthen Vata
can be used as nerve restoratives. One example is the pill called Maha Yogaraja Guggulu found in the classic
text. Similar to Maha Yogaraja Guggulu pills but without the minerals is called Yogaraja Guggulu. The standard
dose for this remedy is 1-2 grams twice daily. Other nerve restoratives are found on page Error! Bookmark not
defined.. The medicated oil calledNarayana tailam is very useful for Vata disorders.

Breathing and Medicated Snuff

The health of the nervous system also depends on proper breathing. Healthy air is sweet in taste and without
smell. Therefore breathing exercises (Pranayama), when properly done, have value to restore balance to the
nervous system.

The nose is a passageway to clean the head area. In some cases of head diseases classified in the character of
Vata, such as paralysis, use of a nasal snuff made from carminative drugs (page 145) is prescribed. The
medicated snuff causes dilatation of the capillaries of the nose and the strong sensation results in sneezing,
initiating a process of nasal cleaning.

Following the logic in this background discussion about Ayurvedic principles, it should be clear that Vata in the
sense of general treatment includes:

1. Applications of grease
2. Steambathing
3. Use of enemas
4. Intake of sweet, sour and salty tasting herbs and foods
5. Breathing exercises
6. Use of aromatic herbs
7. Use of oil or oily herbs, and
8. Use of medicated snuff.

0 Responses to “The Different Aspects of Vata”

Feed for this Entry

Comments are currently closed.

« Important Special Caution
The Different Aspects of Pitta »

Search

http://www.ayurvedainnepal.com/foundations/the-different-aspects-of-vata/ 10/11