Health Conditions

AIDS

Full-blown ojo-kshaya beginning with high tejas and pitta, manifesting as repeated flu, fever, and lung infections before progressing to immune collapse.

Abdominal Colic

Vit- hula

Vit-Shula is colic, dry foods deranging Vata and snuffing Agni until pain seizes the lower belly. Hingvashtaka with ghee, warm castor oil, and Haritaki release it.

Abdominal Tumors

Gulma

Gulma is a palpable abdominal mass: Vata, Pitta, Kapha, or post-partum blood. Hingvashtak churna, castor oil, and Punarnava decoctions dissolve it.

Acid Reflux

Amlapitta

Acid reflux is Amlapitta, sharp Pitta scorching the stomach lining. Avipattikar churna cools the burn, Shatavari milk soothes, Amla at dawn rebuilds Agni without heat.

Acne

Acne is Yauvana Pidaka, Pitta surfacing through Rakta and Bhrajaka in the skin. Manjistha and Neem cool the blood, Triphala clears the gut, Kumari gel calms flares.

Acute Fever

New or acute onset fever

Addictions

Addictions are Vayu's nervous dependency, Pitta's stubborn grip, Kapha's heavy clinging. Ashwagandha steadies the nerves, Brahmi clears the mind, Vacha breaks the loop.

Aging

Described in Ayurveda as an autoimmune disease caused by repeated indulgence in sensory pleasures that destroys Ojas.

Agnideepaka

Therapeutic category for kindling/stimulating agni (digestive fire)

Alaji

Alaji is a copper-tinged, weeping skin eruption: Pitta-Rakta heat surfacing as Kushta. Amalaki, Shatavari, and Turmeric cool the blood and dry the discharge.

Alasaka

Alasaka is intestinal torpor, Kapha smothering Apana Vayu so stool, gas, and food sit lodged. Hingvashtak with warm water, dry ginger tea, and Triphala at night restart Agni.

Alcoholic Cirrhosis

Liver disease where the liver becomes enlarged, hard and sharp on the surface due to chronic alcohol consumption, often accompanied by prominent blood vessels on the nose.

Alcoholism

Madat-yaya

Madatyaya is alcohol's assault on Ojas, scorching Pitta, drying Vata, clogging Kapha. Draksha decoction cools the burn, Shankhpushpi steadies the mind, ghee rebuilds tissue.

Allergic Rhinitis

प्रतिश्याय

Ayurvedic approach to sinus congestion, allergic rhinitis, and seasonal allergies. Classical texts describe these as Pratishyaya — a Kapha-Vata disorder of the upper respiratory tract.

Allergies

Allergies are Ama leaking into Rasa dhatu when Agni weakens, Vata-led. Tulsi clears breath, Sitopaladi churna calms cough, Anu taila nasya seals channels.

Khalitya)

balding

Alopecia is Indralupta: Vata-Pitta scorch the follicle, Kapha clogs the pore, and new hair stalls. Bhringraj oil, Amla, and nasya restore the root.

Ama Pachana

Therapeutic category for digesting ama (undigested metabolic toxins) in Ayurveda

Anaha

Anaha is trapped wind and stool, Apana Vayu jammed in the colon. Hingvashtak before meals, warm castor oil at night, Triphala to restart downward flow.

Anal Fistula

Bhagandara

Bhagandara is anal fistula, a tridoshic ulcer beside the anus. Kshara Sutra threading remains the proven cure; Triphala wash and Haridra calm the inflamed tract.

Anemia

Pao u-roga

Anemia is Pandu Roga, Pitta scorching Rasa and Rakta until skin pales. Punarnava and Mandura Bhasma rebuild blood; Triphala-ghee kindles Agni and color returns.

Angina

Angina is Hrid Shula, Kapha blocking Prana Vayu into the coronary vessels until the heart starves. Arjuna bark 3-6g, Pushkarmool, and Hridaya Rasayana steady it.

Anorexia

Arochaka

Vomiting is caused by the following: Vayu, Pitta, Kapha, Tridossha, and unpleasant sensory experience. Upward moving Vayu (Udana) becomes abnormal and aggravates all the dosshas causing them to move upward. Premonitory

Anxiety

Anxiety is Chittodvega, Vata unsettled in the nervous system and heart-mind. Ashwagandha milk steadies it, Brahmi clears it, Shirodhara and warm sesame Abhyanga ground it.

Apana Vayu Disorders

Imbalances of apana vayu manifesting as constipation, diarrhea, urinary retention, menstrual disorders, sexual dysfunction, and osteoporosis.

Arteriosclerosis

Hardening of the arteries that can result from excess calcium intake, increasing the possibility of heart attack due to calcium's role in blood clotting.

Arthritis

Ayurveda distinguishes three categories of arthritis, corresponding to vata, pitta, and kapha. To treat this condition properly, it is vital to carefully diagnose which type you have.

Ascites

Ascites and gross abdominal distension disorders

Asthma

Chronic respiratory condition with breathlessness and bronchial constriction.

Athlete's Foot

Athlete's foot is Kapha-Pitta sweating between the toes, fungus thriving in damp warmth. Tea tree oil cleans, turmeric-aloe paste calms, neem soap and oil finish it.

Attention Deficit Disorder

Disorder of attention and focus listed as a sign of decreased majja dhatu (majja kshaya).

Autoimmune Disease

Condition where tejas disturbs ojas intelligence, causing the body to produce antibodies that attack its own healthy cells.

Avalambaka Kapha Disorders

Respiratory and cardiovascular conditions arising from dysfunction of Avalambaka Kapha including bronchitis, asthma, pneumonia, and emphysema.

Axillary Cysts

Vidarika, post-fever axillary cysts from Vata and Kapha: painless, expansive, hard to touch. Dashamoola, Guggulu, and Trikatu reduce; severe cases need bloodletting.

Back Pain

Back pain is Vata locked into the spine, lumbar muscles dry and seized. Warm sesame oil abhyanga, Ashwagandha 3-6g, and Dashamoola decoction loosen the grip.

Bad Breath

Bad breath is Ama rising from a sluggish gut and a coated tongue. Triphala at night clears the colon, Pippali and ginger kindle Agni, oil-pulling with sesame finishes the job.

Bedwetting

Involuntary urination during sleep (enuresis), especially in children

Benign Tumors & Cysts

hard, small, benign tumors

Granthi are benign tumors and cysts: dosha-thickened knots in muscle, fat, or vessels. Kanchanar Guggulu dissolves the mass, Triphala clears Ama, Varuna drains stagnant Kapha.

Bhrajaka Pitta Disorders

Skin conditions caused by imbalanced bhrajaka pitta including eczema, dermatitis, acne, and loss of tactile sensation.

Bites and Stings

Bites and stings flare Pitta under the skin; venom lingering there triggers itch, swelling, even sting nephritis. Cool the site with turmeric paste, neem wash, sandalwood.

Bladder Colic

Basti- hula

Bladder colic is Basti-shula, Apana Vayu locked by suppressed urine and stool. Warm castor oil to the lower belly, Gokshura decoction, and Hingvashtak release the spasm.

Bladder Problems

Bladder problems are Pitta inflaming Mutravaha Srotas: burning urine, urgency, retention. Gokshura, Punarnava, and coriander water cool the heat and restore flow.

Bleeding Disorders

Ayurvedic understanding of bleeding disorders (Raktapitta) — nosebleeds, heavy menstruation, and internal bleeding from Pitta aggravation.

Bleeding Gums

Bleeding and inflammation of the gum tissue

Blood Clots

Clotting of blood in the circulatory system

Bodhaka Kapha Disorders

Oral and systemic conditions arising from deranged Bodhaka Kapha including septic tonsillitis, receding gums, and thick saliva indicating diabetes or parasites.

Boils

Boils erupt when Pitta overheats the blood and Rakta dhatu, often with sluggish Apana below. Cool with Manjistha, Neem, and Triphala; check sugar if recurrent.

Bone Spurs

Excess calcium deposition on bone occurring in asthi vruddhi due to thyroid and parathyroid dysfunction.

Bone Tumor

Bony tumors that develop as a result of increased asthi dhatu.

Brain Fog & Memory Problems

स्मृति भ्रंश

Ayurvedic approach to cognitive health — brain fog, poor memory, lack of focus, and mental clarity. Classical texts describe this as Smriti Bhramsha and recommend Medhya Rasayana (brain tonics).

Brain Tumors

Space-occupying tumors in the brain created when all three doshas together disturb majja dhatu.

Breast Abscess

Stana Vidradhi

Breast abscess is Stana Vidradhi: Pitta and Kapha clotting in milk channels. Manjistha and Guggulu drain it; turmeric milk and castor poultices ripen and clear.

Breast Pain

Breast pain is Kapha-lymph stagnation with Apana flux. Castor oil compress softens the tissue, Punarnava and Manjistha clear stasis, Shatavari steadies hormones.

Breastfeeding Problems

There are several types of breastfeeding problems. Let’s take them one at a time.

Brittle Nails

Brittle nails signal Asthi Dhatu starved of nourishment. Rebuild with sesame seeds, Ashwagandha 3-6g in warm milk, daily ghee, and Shatavari for mineral uptake.

Bronchitis

Inflammation of the bronchial tubes

Danta Gharshana)

Grinding of teeth during sleep, considered asthi dhatu dushti, which may indicate deep-seated anger and fear in adults or intestinal worms in children.

Burning Sensation

Burning sensations throughout the body; a Pitta disorder manifesting as excessive heat

Burns

Burns are Pitta unleashed in the skin: searing, sharp, inflamed. Cool fast with aloe gel, sandalwood paste, and Shatadhauta Ghrita, ghee washed 100 times.

Bursitis

Bursitis is Pitta inflaming the bursae around shoulder, knee, and hip. Kaishore Guggulu cools the heat, sandalwood paste soothes, sesame oil eases the joint.

Canker Sores

Canker sores are Pitta surfacing through Rasa, hot saliva eroding the mouth's lining. Cool with licorice swish, Yashtimadhu paste on the ulcer, coconut oil pulling at dawn.

Cardiac Colic

Hirchula

Hrichchhula is sharp colic in the heart seat: Vata flares with Pitta and Kapha, breath shortens, chest grips. Arjuna bark decoction and Hridya herbs steady it.

Cataracts

Cataracts are Kapha clouding the lens, dense Shleshaka dimming sight. Triphala ghee netra basti, Saptamrit Lauh, and Punarnava clear film and lift opacity.

Cellulite

Cellulite is Meda Agni gone sluggish: fat metabolism stalls under the skin and dimples set in. Triphala Guggulu, dry-brush Garshana, and ginger tea rekindle it.

Cerebral Hemorrhage

Bleeding in the brain caused by extremely high rakta dhatu affecting majja dhatu, a serious pitta condition that can be fatal.

Scrofula

Chain of swollen cervical lymph nodes

Cervicitis

Inflammation of the cervix

Chickenpox

chicken pox

Chickenpox is Masurika, all three doshas erupting through Rakta and Mamsa as lentil-shaped pustules. Neem leaves cool the skin, Haridra purifies, Tulsi quiets fever.

Chronic Fever

Long-standing or chronic fever

Chronic Lymphadenitis

Chronic inflammatory lymph node disease

Chronic Skin Diseases

Kusshoha

Kushtha is all three doshas corrupting rasa, rakta, mamsa, and lasika beneath the skin. Neem purifies the blood, Manjistha clears Pitta heat, Khadira dries weeping lesions.

Cold Fever

Fever with chills / cold sensation

Colds and Flu

Colds and flu are Kapha-Vata at the threshold: cool damp clogging the channels while Vata snuffs Agni. Tulsi-ginger-pippali tea, steam with eucalyptus, rest the gut.

Colic

hula

Colic is Shula, sharp Vata pain spiking through the gut when Apana stalls. Hingvashtak churna with warm water, castor oil at night, and ginger tea unlock the spasm.

Colitis

Colitis is caused when vata pushes pitta into the colon and inflammation occurs. The basic line of treatment is to pacify pitta.

Comatose Fever

Severe sannipata fever with loss of consciousness

Confusion

A state of mental disorientation arising from unhealthy or ama-laden majja dhatu.

Congenital Anomalies

Birth defects such as cleft palate, atrial septal defect, or ventricle septal defect attributed in Ayurveda to depleted ojas in the fertilized ovum.

Conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis is Pitta inflaming Alochaka in the eyes: red, burning, photophobic, weeping. Triphala eyewash cools it, rose water soothes, ghee calms the heat within.

Constipation

Not all constipation is the same. Ayurveda sees three patterns of stalled bowel flow; find yours and match the right herbs, diet, and daily rhythm to it.

Continuous Fever

Fever recurring twice daily without remission

Convulsive Vata Disorder

Convulsions, seizures, spasmodic vata disorder

Cough

Kasa

Cough is Kasa, Apana Vayu reversed upward against the chest. Vata coughs need Sitopaladi and ghee; Pitta needs Yashtimadhu; Kapha needs Pippali and warm Tulsi tea.

Cracked Heels

Painful fissuring of the soles and heels

Cystitis

Inflammation of the urinary bladder

Dandruff

Dandruff is dry Vata on the scalp: starved circulation, flaking skin, brittle roots. Neem oil in sesame base massaged daily, plus protein-rich diet, restores it.

Decreased Bone Tissue

A condition of depleted asthi dhatu characterized by hair loss, brittle nails, osteoporosis, arthritis, and spontaneous fractures.

Dehydration

Loss of body fluids and inadequate hydration

Delusion

A disorder of perception and understanding caused by raw or unprocessed majja dhatu.

Dental Abscess

This is an inflammation in the muscles around the teeth. It is caused by excess Kapha and blood in thatarea. Therapies: Herbs include turmeric, small carda- mom, chestnuts, kayaphal. The best herb is badradanti.

Depleted Ojas

Serious loss and wasting of ojas in both quality and quantity, leading to immune collapse, unconsciousness, or coma.

Depleted Prana

A decrease in prana caused by tikshna dhatu agni (pitta or vata); when ojas is weak it hinders tejas, leading to toxins that block prana flow.

Depleted Tejas

A decrease in tejas caused by manda dhatu agni (kapha), resulting in kapha problems.

Depression

Mental condition linked to inferior quality meda molecules that inhibit serotonin secretion

Diabetes

Diabetes is Prameha, Kapha and Ama drowning a sluggish Agni. Ayurveda's fix: Gudmar to blunt sugar cravings, Turmeric and Amla daily, bitter greens to rekindle the fire.

Diarrhea

Diarrhea is Atisara, weak Agni flooding Apana Vayu with watery stool. Pitta-type needs Kutaja bark and Bilva; pomegranate rind and buttermilk with cumin rebuild absorption.

Digestive Disorders

Grahani

Grahani is digestive fire collapsed at the small-intestine valve, alternating loose stools and constipation. Kutaja bark, Bilva, and buttermilk with Hingvashtak rebuild Agni.

Digestive Fire Imbalance

Conditions arising from imbalanced pachaka pitta including hyperacidity, hypoglycemia, gastritis, peptic ulcer, indigestion, anorexia, and dyspepsia.

Digestive Vata Disorders

Imbalances of samana vayu manifesting as loss of appetite, indigestion, abnormal peristalsis, bloating, and malabsorption syndrome.

Diseases Above the Clavicle

Disorders affecting the head, neck, and upper body region

Displaced Ojas

A disorder characterized by impaired distribution of ojas due to leakage through bodily channels, causing loose joints, inert extremities, and tissue dysfunction.

Displaced Prana

Displacement of prana caused by vishama dhatu agni (vata), often from suppression of natural urges or shock, leading to scattered energy.

Displaced Tejas

Displacement of tejas caused by vishama dhatu agni (vata) or manda dhatu agni (kapha), leading to corresponding doshic problems.

Disturbed Ojas

A qualitative disturbance of ojas in which its function is disrupted, leading to immune dysregulation and emotional instability.

Disturbed Prana

Qualitative disturbance of prana caused by any doshic disorder.

Disturbed Tejas

Qualitative disturbance of tejas caused by any doshic disorder.

Diverticulosis

A condition of abnormal dilation and growth in the channel walls, an example of sira granthi in the srotamsi.

Dizziness

Dizziness, giddiness, and vertigo; a Vata-Pitta disorder affecting balance and perception

Dry Mouth

Insufficient saliva secretion from fear, anxiety, or stress, leading to poor taste perception.

Dry Skin

Dry skin is Vata parching Rasa dhatu, the body's moisture layer. Daily abhyanga with warm sesame oil, Ashwagandha milk, and ghee at meals rebuild it from inside.

Dysentery

Pravahika

Dysentery is Pravahika, mucus and blood streaking loose stools as Apana Vayu drags Ama through an inflamed colon. Kutaja bark, Bilva, and pomegranate rind restore the gut.

Dyspareunia

Pain experienced during sexual intercourse, a sign of decreased shukra or artava dhatu.

Ear Disorders

Ayurvedic treatments for ear problems — ear oil therapy (Karna Purana), tinnitus, and ear infections.

Ear Lobe Restoration

Nourishing and repairing stretched or torn ear lobes

Eczema

Inflammatory skin condition linked to excessive sour taste due to its fermentative, blood-toxifying action.

Edema & Swelling

Edema is Shotha, Kapha and stalled fluids pooling where Apana should move them. Punarnava 3-6g, ginger tea, and Triphala drain the tissues and restore flow.

Emotional Eating

A pattern of overeating driven by insecurity, fear, and anxiety, rooted in toxic connective tissue which is the seat of the subconscious mind.

Encephalitis

Encephalitis is Mastishka Shotha, Ama and aggravated Vata inflaming the brain. Brahmi and Shankhpushpi cool Sadhaka, Guduchi clears heat, Ashwagandha steadies the nerves.

Endometriosis

A condition linked to excess testosterone in women, associated with hormonal imbalance in shukra/artava dhatu.

Endometritis

Endometritis and PID are Pitta inflaming Rakta in the pelvis, with stagnant blood and heat. Shatavari, Manjistha, Guduchi, and Aloe vera cool and clear the womb.

Enlarged Prostate

Vatasshohila

This results from aging, excessive sexualintercourse, and suppression of ejaculation. Symptoms and

Epilepsy

Apasmara

Apasmara is consciousness eclipsed when Vata drags Pitta and Kapha into the heart-mind channels. Brahmi, Vacha, and Shankhpushpi steady the seizing nervous system.

Excess Salivation

A kapha disorder indicating excess kledaka kapha in the stomach or pancreatic dysfunction; can be a pre-diabetic sign.

Excess Sleep

Excessive sleeping

Excessive Thirst

Abnormal or excessive thirst, often pitta-related.

External Bleeding

External bleeding that won't clot is Pitta running hot in Rakta. Cool it: Manjistha and Sariva inwardly, turmeric paste on the cut, sugarcane juice to thicken blood.

External Pain

External body pain

Eye Disorders

Ayurvedic eye care — herbs, therapies (Netra Tarpana), and diet for eye health, vision improvement, and preventing eye diseases.

Facial Paralysis

Bell's palsy / facial nerve paralysis caused by vata

Fainting

Murcha

Murchchha is consciousness slipping when Pitta and Vata flood the heart-mind. Ayurveda revives with cool sandalwood paste, rose water, ghee, and Brahmi to steady Sadhaka.

False Hunger

Sensation of hunger during the bitter stage caused by the light qualities of Ether and Air making the stomach feel empty before digestion is complete.

Fat Tissue Depletion

A condition of decreased meda dhatu due to excessively high meda agni, leading to dry skin, cracking joints, emaciation, osteoporosis, and insomnia.

Fat Tissue Derangement

Qualitative derangement of meda dhatu leading to enlarged spleen, low backache, fatty liver, and difficulty gaining weight

Fatigue & Chronic Fatigue

Klama is fatigue from depleted Ojas and weak Agni, Vata-heavy, often Rasa Kshaya beneath it. Ashwagandha 3-6g in warm milk, Shatavari, dates, and ghee rebuild the spark.

Fatty Liver Disease

Fatty changes in the liver caused by excess alcohol consumption, as alcohol is converted into sugar and retained as unprocessed Earth and Water elements.

Female Infertility

Primary sterility in women with absence of ovulation, a sign of decreased artava dhatu.

Female Urinary Disorder

Chronic watery discharge and urinary frequency in women

Fever

Jwara

Jwara is the lord of diseases, Agni displaced from the gut into Rasa, burning ojas. Tulsi-ginger decoction breaks fever, Sudarshan Churna clears deep heat.

Fever with Complications

Fever accompanied by complications or secondary symptoms

Fibrocystic Breast Disease

According to Ayurvedic principles, fibrocystic breast disease is a kapha disorder. Excess kapha builds up, leading to congestion, enlargement of the breasts, tenderness, and development of fibrocystic tissue.

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is Vata lodged deep in muscle and majja, with weak Agni feeding Ama. Ashwagandha 3-6g, Mahanarayan oil abhyanga, and warm Shatavari milk rebuild.

Filariasis

Lymphatic filariasis with limb enlargement

Flank Pain

Flank Pain is Parshva Shula, Kapha blocking Vayu in the sides until ribs prick and breath shortens. Warm sesame abasti, Hingvashtak with meals, dry ginger tea reopen Apana.

Food Allergies

Food allergies are Ama plus weak Agni: undigested proteins leak past a frayed gut wall. Triphala nightly, ginger before meals, Guduchi to cool the immune storm.

Food Cravings

Specific food cravings arising from cellular soma attempting to satisfy nutritional deficiencies, such as pica, meat cravings, or sugar cravings.

Foul-Smelling Nasal Discharge

Ozena and malodorous rhinorrhea

Frequent Urination During Pregnancy

Frequent urination in pregnancy is Apana Vata pressed by the uterus. A handful of white sesame seeds with half-teaspoon jaggery soothes it; skip evening caffeine.

Frozen Shoulder

Stiffness and pain of the shoulder joint

Fungal Infection

Infection caused by fungus, affecting nails or skin

Gallbladder Inflammation

Inflammation of the gallbladder

Gallstones

Formations in the gallbladder caused by excess fat in the bile when the liver cannot properly process fat, an early sign of meda dhatu dushti.

Gas and Flatulence

Gas is Vata trapped in the colon, the dosha's home seat. Hingvastak churna before meals, ginger-lime water after, and warm Ajwain tea to move Apana down.

Gastroenteritis

Gastro Enteritis

Visuchika is Ama-driven gastroenteritis, Apana Vayu in revolt: pricking pain, vomiting, watery stools. Kutaja bark, Bilva, and ginger-cumin water rebuild Agni.

Genital Herpes

A sexually transmitted infection listed as a cause of shukra and artava dhatu disorders.

Gingivitis

Puakussha

This is caused by excess blood and Pitta. The con- dition is an inflammation of the gum muscles. Therapies: Herbs used include sesame oil, ela (car- damom), licorice, and cane sugar.

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is rising eye pressure from Kapha pooling in the vitreous; Punarnava decongests, Triphala ghrita drops cool the optic nerve, Saptamrita Lauha steadies vision.

Goiter

Galaganda

Goiter is Galaganda, a Kapha-Medas swelling at the throat. Kanchanar Guggulu shrinks the mass, Varuna clears stagnation, Triphala scrapes lingering Ama.

Gonorrhea

A sexually transmitted infection listed as a cause of shukra and artava dhatu disorders.

Gout

Vata-sshonita or Vata-rakta

Gout is Vata-Rakta: aggravated Vayu trapping vitiated blood in the small joints. Guduchi cools the burn, Guggulu clears the block, Triphala kindles Agni and Ama leaves.

Gum Disorders

Dantamula Roga

Bleeding, Spongy Gums ( hitada) with foul smell, blackening, oozing, soft, tearing muscle, and pus formation result from excess Kapha and blood (rakta).

Gut Inflammation

Ayurvedic approach to gut inflammation — from IBS and colitis to leaky gut. Central to Ayurvedic medicine since Agni (digestive fire) and the gut are considered the root of all health and disease.

Hair Breakage

Brittle, breaking, and fragmenting hair

Hair Loss

Loss of hair related to asthi kshaya, high pitta in asthi dhatu, mineral deficiency, or pituitary dysfunction.

Hallucination

A severe majja dhatu disorder involving perception of things that are not present, resulting from deeply vitiated majja.

Hangover

Hangover is Pitta scorched by alcohol, liver and stomach inflamed, mind dulled. Cool it with coconut water, cumin-coriander-fennel tea, and a pinch of Amla at dawn.

Head Disorders

Headache, migraine, and disorders of the head

Headaches

Headaches in Ayurveda map to dosha: Vata strikes the occiput, Pitta the temples, Kapha the sinuses. Castor oil, Brahmi ghee, and nasya unwind each pattern.

Hearing Loss

Hearing Loss is Prana Vata weakening the ear nerves. Warm sesame oil drops (Karna Purana) at bedtime, garlic-ghee, and Ashwagandha 3-6g daily restore conduction.

Heart Disease

Ayurvedic approach to heart health — Hridroga encompasses cardiac disorders, high cholesterol, and cardiovascular protection through herbs, diet, and lifestyle.

Heartburn & Acid Reflux

Although there are several rather strong medications on the market for heartburn and acid stomach, these conditions are usually quite easy to control with the following natural Ayurvedic home remedies:

Heat Exhaustion

Exhaustion caused by excessive heat

Hemorrhoids & Piles

Arsshas

Hemorrhoids are Arsha, Apana Vayu and Pitta inflaming the anal veins. Triphala softens stool, Kankayan Vati shrinks piles, Jatyadi taila soothes the wound.

Hepatitis

Ayurvedic approach to liver inflammation — from fatty liver and hepatitis to Pitta-driven hepatic congestion. Classical texts link liver health directly to Rakta Dhatu (blood tissue) and Pitta dosha.

Herpes Simplex

Localized inflammation and stagnated pitta in nerve endings; repeated attacks affect the immunity of majja dhatu.

Herpes Zoster

Visarpa

Herpes Zoster is Visarpa, Pitta and rakta erupting along the skin in fiery bands. Cool the blaze with Neem, Manjistha, Guduchi, and sandalwood paste over the rash.

Hiccups

Hiccups are caused by ischemia, or lack of blood supply to the diaphragm. As a result, the diaphragm undergoes the spasmodic periodic movements that we call hiccups.

High Cholesterol

मेदोरोग

High cholesterol is Medoroga, Kapha and Ama clogging the channels. Guggulu scrapes plaque, Arjuna guards the heart, Triphala clears the liver and gut.

Hoarse Voice

Svara-bedha

Hoarse voice is Svarabheda, Vata drying the throat or Kapha clogging it. Madhu-yashti (licorice) decoction, ghee with black pepper, and warm steam restore the voice.

Hydrocele

Mutra V^iddhi

Hydrocele is Mutravruddhi, Vata and Kapha pooling fluid in the scrotum from suppressed urine and cold exposure. Punarnava, Gokshura, and warm castor packs drain the swelling.

Hydrocephalus

Accumulation of fluid in the ventricles of the brain, a sign of increased majja dhatu.

Hypertension

Hypertension is Vyana Vayu pushing against constricted srotas, Pitta heating the blood. Arjuna bark 3-6g daily strengthens the heart; Sarpagandha calms surges.

Hyperthyroidism

A thyroid condition that can cause excess fat accumulation behind the eyeball, leading to protruding eyes (exophthalmos).

Hypertonia

Increased muscle tone and rigidity caused by prana vayu affecting majja dhatu, creating an upper motor neuron type of lesion

Hypoglycemia

Hypoglycemia is Pitta running hot, insulin overshooting and Agni crashing between meals. Steady it with regular meals, proteins, complex carbs, and Shatavari.

Hypotension

Hypotension is Vayu draining circulation, often layered with anemia and weak Ojas. Ashwagandha milk, Draksha (raisin) decoction, and warm salted ghee rebuild tone.

Hypothyroidism

Underactive thyroid function related to kapha dosha, caused by suppression of grief and emotions affecting the pituitary and thyroid glands

Hypotonia

Decreased muscle tone and flaccidity caused by apana vayu affecting majja dhatu, creating a lower motor neuron type of lesion

Hysteria

A nervous condition with emotional excitability

Impotence

Viryalpata

Impotence is Klaibya, depleted Shukra and stalled Apana Vayu starving virility. Ashwagandha 3-6g in warm milk, Kapikacchu, and Shilajit rebuild seed and stamina.

Incompatible Food Combinations

Digestive problems caused by incompatible food combinations, leading to indigestion, fermentation, gas, and toxin accumulation.

Increased Bone Tissue

A condition of excess asthi dhatu characterized by bone spurs, osteomas, calcification, abnormal spinal curvatures, and extra teeth.

Increased Muscle Tissue

A disorder where mamsa dhatu is increased in volume but reduced in quality, leading to enlarged muscles, tumors, and loss of body proportion.

Increased Ojas

A disorder characterized by excessive or increased ojas.

Increased Ojas

Accumulation of unprocessed ojas to excessive levels, commonly linked to kapha disorders like obesity, diabetes, and lipomas.

Indigestion

Ajirna

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Mandagni)

Mandagni

Indigestion is Mandagni, digestive fire dimmed by heavy meals and cold drinks. Ayurveda rekindles Agni with Trikatu before food, ginger-lemon water, and Hingvashtaka on rice.

Infections & Infectious Diseases

Ayurvedic antimicrobial herbs and immune-boosting protocols for bacterial, viral, and fungal infections.

Inflammation

शोथ

Complete Ayurvedic guide to inflammation (Shotha): dosha-specific causes, 10+ proven anti-inflammatory herbs with dosages, diet plans, lifestyle protocols, and classical text evidence from Charaka & Sushruta Samhita.

Ingrown Toenail

See “Toenail Infection”

Insomnia

Inability to sleep, a symptom of vata aggravation in majja dhatu

Internal Bleeding

Cases of internal bleeding include peptic ulcer, hematoma (a blood-filled swelling), and bleeding through the urethra. To help put a stop to the bleeding, make an herbal compound out of these Ayurvedic herbs:

Irregular Fever

Intermittent or irregular fever, often comparable to malarial fevers

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

According to Ayurveda, irritable bowel syndrome is due to vata pushing pitta into the colon. To help correct the situation, combine the following herbs:

Itching

Generalized pruritus and itchy skin conditions

Jaundice

Jaundice and hepatobiliary disorders, often a progression of Pandu

Jet Lag

Jet lag is Vata gone airborne: speed, dryness, and disrupted Apana scattering the system. Ground it with warm sesame oil massage, ginger tea, and Ashwagandha on landing.

Joint Fever

Fever with joint pain/inflammation

Joint Lubrication Disorders

Conditions arising from imbalanced shleshaka kapha in the joints, including degenerative and rheumatoid arthritis.

Kapha Fever

Fever with dominant Kapha involvement

Kidney Disorders

Kidney disorders are Mutra Vaha Srotas Vikara, Vata locking flow in the lower back. Punarnava, Gokshura, and Varuna 3-6g daily clear stones and ease urinary heat.

Kidney Pain

Pain in the kidney area, often from stones or crystals

Kidney Stones

Formation of calcium deposits in the kidneys, associated with overactive parathyroid releasing excess calcium into the blood.

Kidney Stones

Vayu covers the mouth of the bladder, drying up the urine inside. The urine then mixes with Pitta, Kapha, or semen, causing stones. Three types of this disorder develop: Vayu, Pitta, and Kapha. Premonitory

Kyphosis

Abnormal convex curvature of the thoracic spine, a sign of increased asthi dhatu.

Leaky Gut Syndrome

Damage to the intestinal mucous membrane caused by improper digestion, allowing toxins and undigested substances to be absorbed into circulation.

Leprosy

Serious kapha disorder of majja dhatu involving thickening of nerves, shiny skin, loss of eyebrows, and loss of pain sensation.

Lip Disorders

Disorders of the lips including cheilitis and fissures

Lipoma

Benign fatty tumors caused by accumulation of unprocessed meda dhatu when meda dhatu agni is low.

Liver Disorders

Ayurvedic treatment of liver disorders including jaundice (Kamala), fatty liver, and hepatoprotective herbs.

Lordosis

Abnormal convex curvature of the lumbar spine, a sign of increased asthi dhatu.

Low Libido

See “Low Libido” Gallstones

Low Sperm Count

A deficient amount of spermatozoa in the seminal fluid caused by excess vata molecules in the semen.

Lung Diseases

Various disorders affecting the lungs

Lymphatic Obstruction

Blockage in the lymphatic system

Malabsorption

Sprue

Grahani is the small intestine where Agni lives, and when it falters food passes undigested as Ama. Restore it with Kutaja, Musta, Bilva, and buttermilk with Hingvashtaka.

Male Sterility

Inability to produce viable sperm, which can be caused by undescended testicles or excessive testicular heat from tight clothing.

Measles

Viral infection causing fever and skin rash

Melanoma

Skin cancer, family history risk

Memory Loss

Memory Loss is Smriti Bhramsha, Vata scattering and Kapha clouding the nerve tissue. Brahmi, Shankhpushpi, and Mandukaparni 3-6g restore recall; warm ghee feeds Majja.

Menopause & Hot Flashes

रजोनिवृत्ति

Ayurvedic management of menopause symptoms — hot flashes, mood changes, sleep disruption, and bone health. Classified as a natural Vata-increasing transition in classical texts.

Menorrhagia

As^igdara or Pradara

Asrigdara is Pitta flooding Rakta into heavy menses. Ashoka bark decoction 3-6g and Lodhra astringe the uterus; Shatavari rebuilds depleted blood.

Menorrhagia and Leucorrhea

Excessive menstrual bleeding and abnormal vaginal discharge

Menstrual Cramps

Muscle spasms during menstruation

Menstrual Purification

Cleansing and regularization of menstrual flow

Mental Disorders

Disorders of the mind — anxiety, psychosis, mood disturbance

Migraine

Migraine is Pitta gone hot in the head, dilating vessels around the brain. Cool with Brahmi, Shatavari, coconut water, and ghee nasya at first throb.

Moles

moles

Moles in Ayurveda are Jatumani, Vata-pigment fixed in skin. Classical care: bala paste, alkali scrape on superficial spots, gentle cautery for deep, never picking at home.

Morning Sickness

Morning sickness is Pitta rising in the empty stomach, sharpened by pregnancy's heightened sense of smell. Ginger tea, coriander water, and cool sweet rice settle it.

Motion Sickness

Nausea and discomfort caused by motion during travel

Mouth Disorders

Oral cavity disorders including stomatitis and ulcers

Multiple Sclerosis

Demyelination disorder where excess pitta burns the myelin sheath, resulting in vata symptoms including rigidity, difficulty walking, muscle wasting, tingling, and numbness.

Muscle Cramps and Spasms

Muscle cramps are Vata seizing the muscle: cold, dry, mobile qualities locking the fibers. Warm sesame oil massage, Mahanarayan oil, and Ashwagandha release it.

Muscle Hypertrophy

Abnormal enlargement of muscle tissue due to increased mamsa dhatu.

Muscle Tissue Disorders

Diseases and imbalances affecting the muscle tissue including twitching, spasms, rigidity, paralysis, and neuromuscular conditions.

Muscle Twitching

Involuntary muscle twitching and nervous twitching of the eyelids caused by vata in majja dhatu

Muscle Wasting

Condition of depleted muscle tissue characterized by muscle wasting, atrophy, rigidity, emaciation, and fatigue.

Muscle and Vein Stiffness

Rigidity and cramping of muscles and blood vessels

Myasthenia

A condition of muscular weakness leading to swelling, water retention, and herniation.

Myofibrosis

Inflammation and irritation of muscle fibers caused by calcium deposition on muscle tendons from increased asthi dhatu, resulting in aches and pains resembling muscular rheumatism.

Myoma

A tumor formed in muscle tissue as a consequence of mamsa vruddhi.

Nail Disease

Deformed, discolored, or diseased nails

Nasal Crusting

Nasapaka, nasal crust, forms when dry heat hardens stagnant Kapha mucus. Anu Taila nasya, warm ghee drops, and steam dissolve crusts and restore breath.

Nausea & Vomiting

Nausea is Chardi, Pitta and Apana Vayu pushing the wrong direction. Ginger with honey, roasted fennel after meals, and coriander-cumin water settle the stomach fast.

Neck Stiffness

Torticollis, stiff neck

Neuralgia

Pain along the track of a nerve caused by pitta moving around the nerve in majja dhatu.

Neuritis

Ayurvedic approach to nerve inflammation — neuritis, neuropathy, and sciatica. Primarily a Vata disorder involving dryness, depletion, and compression of nerve channels (Majja Vaha Srotas).

Neurofibromatosis

Tumors on peripheral nerves, a sign of increased majja dhatu (majja vruddhi).

Neuromuscular Tension

Condition where unresolved emotions and stress accumulate in neuromuscular junctions as unprocessed kapha molecules, causing muscle stiffness.

Newborn Jaundice

Jaundice developing within the first week of life, associated with depleted apya tejas, treated with blue light that pacifies pitta and improves liver function.

Nicotine Toxicity

Toxic effects from heavy smoking or nicotine exposure

Nightmares

Nightmares are Vata-Pitta scorching Sadhaka at night, often from late heavy meals and shallow breath. Brahmi ghee, warm milk with nutmeg, and sesame foot oil settle the mind.

Nosebleed

Nosebleed is Nasagata Raktapitta, Pitta overheating Rakta and forcing it through the nasal vessels. Cool the head: ghee drops in each nostril, Amla, Shatavari, Yashtimadhu.

Obesity

Obesity is Medoroga, Kapha and Ama clogging the channels until fat tissue stops listening. Triphala-Guggulu, Trikatu before meals, and warm barley water reduce it.

Osteoarthritis

A degenerative joint condition associated with decreased asthi dhatu.

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is bone thinned by unchecked Vata, the dry, porous wind hollowing Asthi Dhatu. Ashwagandha milk, sesame oil abhyanga, and weight-bearing exercise rebuild density.

Overeating and Emotional Eating

Quantitative and qualitative over-nutrition that can lead to obesity, high cholesterol, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease.

Ovulation Disorders

Disturbances during ovulation caused by imbalanced apana vayu, ojas, tejas, or prana within artava dhara kala.

Mutrakrichra)

Mutra-k^ichra

Painful urination is Mutrakrichra, Apana Vayu and Pitta scorching the bladder. Coriander-cumin water cools, Gokshura flushes, Shatavari soothes the burn fast.

Palate Disorders

Talugata Roga

Palate disorders are Talugata Roga: Kapha-rakta swellings of the uvula and soft palate. Triphala gargles, honey, and pippali clear pus, burning, and Ama.

Palpitation

Awareness of abnormal heartbeat

Palpitations

Irregular or rapid heartbeat with chest pain

Parasites and Worms

Krimi

Krimi is Ayurveda's name for parasites: 20 species bred by Kapha, sweat, blood, and stale feces. Vidanga, Palasha seeds, and Kampillaka expel worms; Triphala scours after.

Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson's is Vata invading Majja Dhatu, the nervous tissue, drying tremor into rigidity. Ashwagandha and Bala rebuild, Brahmi steadies, daily sesame Abhyanga calms.

Pediatric Diseases

Disorders of infants and children

Penile Diseases

Disorders of the male external genitalia

Peripheral Neuropathy

Tingling, numbness, and cold extremities arising from vata aggravation in majja dhatu

Pitta Disorders

Diseases caused by aggravated pitta dosha

Pleurisy

Inflammation of the tissue lining the lungs and chest cavity

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Ayurvedic approach to managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) — a hormonal disorder involving irregular periods, weight gain, and insulin resistance. Classical texts address this through Kapha and Pitta balancing.

Polycythemia

A classic picture of increased rakta dhatu with flushed hands and cheeks, fullness of blood vessels, and elevated pitta.

Polyneuritis

Inflammation of multiple peripheral nerves causing burning hands and feet, commonly associated with diabetes and pitta in majja dhatu.

Poor Circulation

Inadequate blood flow through the body.

Poor Semen Quality

Shukra Dushti is depleted, deranged semen from spent Ojas and stalled Apana. Ashwagandha and Kapikacchu rebuild Shukra; Gokshura and Shatavari cool Pitta.

Postpartum Disorders

Disorders of the postnatal period and puerperium

Prana Vayu Disorders

Imbalances of prana vayu manifesting as respiratory disorders, neurological conditions, anxiety, and inability to concentrate.

Pregnancy Care

Support and therapeutics during pregnancy

Premature Ejaculation

A disorder of increased shukra dhatu characterized by early release of semen.

Premature Graying

Early canities and loss of hair pigmentation

Premenstrual Syndrome

Condition associated with disturbed rasa dhatu causing water retention, breast tenderness, and heaviness before menstruation.

Prostate Disorders

Prostate trouble is Apana Vayu blocked at the bladder neck with Pitta heat in prostatitis. Gokshura, Punarnava, and Varuna decoctions restore flow and shrink swelling.

Prostatic Calculi

Formation of stones in the prostate gland, listed as a sign of shukra vruddhi (increased shukra dhatu).

Psoriasis

Chronic skin condition that may be aggravated by excess sour taste contaminating the blood.

Pulmonary Congestion

Congestion in the lungs that may arise from over-intake of sour foods.

Pulmonary Tuberculosis

Infectious disease primarily affecting the lungs

Pyorrhea

Severe gum disease with discharge of pus

Quartan Fever

Fever recurring every fourth day

Rakta Dushti

Qualitative disturbance of rakta dhatu caused by a dosha entering the blood tissue, leading to chronic conditions such as skin diseases, bleeding disorders, and liver dysfunction.

Rakta Kshaya

A condition of decreased rakta dhatu characterized by pallor, breathlessness, cold extremities, and loss of enthusiasm.

Rakta Vruddhi

An acute disorder of increased rakta dhatu characterized by bleeding tendencies, skin conditions, hypertension, and pitta-type symptoms.

Ranjaka Pitta Disorders

Conditions arising from imbalanced Ranjaka Pitta, including hepatitis, anemia, chronic fatigue syndrome, mononucleosis, and liver-related visual disturbances.

Rasa Kshaya

Depletion of plasma tissue causing dehydration, fatigue, emaciation, dry skin, and hypersensitivity to sound.

Rasa Vruddhi

Excess accumulation of plasma tissue causing lymphatic congestion, edema, excess salivation, heaviness, and stupor.

Rashes and Hives

Skin rashes and hives indicate excess pitta or heat in the body; the Ayurvedic approach is to provide a cooling effect from both the inside and outside.

Receding Gums

Loss of gum tissue and jaw bone, associated with decreased asthi dhatu and aggressive brushing habits.

Rectal Bleeding

Rectal bleeding is Raktatisara, Pitta inflaming Apana Vayu in the colon. Cool it with ghee in warm milk, Triphala at night, and a teaspoon of Amla juice at dawn.

Rectal Itching

Rectal itching is Guda Kandu, ama and Apana Vayu irritating the anal canal. Triphala clears the colon, Vidanga expels worms, neem-turmeric ghee soothes the seat.

Rectal Prolapse

Prolapse of the rectum/anal canal

Rectal Ulcer

Guda Vraoa

These diseases result from improper breast feeding, poor hygiene, cruel treatment, and a poorspiritual environment. During these times the planetary (evil) spirits enter the child.

Recurrent/Remittent Fever

Undulant/recurrent fever with rising and falling pattern

Respiratory Infection

Infection of the respiratory system

Rheumatoid Arthritis

An inflammatory joint condition listed among the signs of decreased asthi dhatu.

Rhinitis

Pinasa

Rhinitis is Pratishyaya, blocked Prana Vayu and damp Kapha in the head. Anu Taila nasya, Trikatu with honey, and steam with Tulsi clear the channels and dry the discharge.

Scalp Disorders

Disorders of the scalp including dandruff and seborrhea

Schizophrenia

A neurological disorder arising when vata affects majja dhatu in the frontal area of the brain

Sciatica

Radiating pain along the track of the sciatic nerve caused by pitta moving in majja dhatu.

Scoliosis

Abnormal lateral curvature of the spine that can occur in both increased and decreased asthi dhatu.

Scrotal Swelling

V^iddhi

Vriddhi is aggravated Vayu sliding from groin to scrotum, swelling the kosha. Castor oil basti softens, Guggulu shrinks, Triphala drains stagnant Apana downward.

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Winter depression associated with lack of sunlight and meda dhatu dushti, where diminished sadhaka pitta leads to depressed mood

Seminal Stones

hukra- hmari

These stones occur in adults due to preventingejaculation of the semen, once leaving its origin site. By withholding the semen, it becomes dried by Vayuinside the scrotum.

Sickle Cell Anemia

Genetic immunological disorder where extremely high pitta in red bone marrow causes red blood cells to disintegrate and deform into sickle shapes.

Sinus Headache

Headache caused by sinus inflammation or congestion.

Sinus Wound

Sinus tract or fistulous ulcer

Sitanga Sannipata Fever

Sannipata fever with cold extremities

Skin Abscesses

reddish pus eruptions- visshpatake

These appear all over the body, along with fever and thirst. This is a Kapha/Pitta derangement. Therapies: Herbs include punarnava, neem, and manjissh ha.

Skin Disorders

Various disorders affecting the skin

Skin Inflammation

Ayurvedic approach to skin inflammation — eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, and allergic rashes. Classical texts classify these under Kushtha (skin diseases) driven by Pitta and Rakta vitiation.

Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is Tarpaka Kapha smothering Prana Vayu mid-breath. Pippali and ginger tea before bed clear the channels; nasya with Anu taila opens the airway nightly.

Sleep Disorders

Excessive daytime sleepiness and drowsiness while driving or walking, associated with slow metabolism and low agni in meda dhatu dushti

Smallpox

small pox

Smallpox is Visphotaka, all three doshas erupting through skin and blood after heat overload. Cooling Neem, Sandalwood paste, and Guduchi decoction calm the fire.

Sore Throat

A sore throat is caused by irritation and inflammation of the throat. This condition is generally quite easy to remedy using Ayurvedic methods.

Speech Impairment

Dysarthria or speech block; difficulty articulating words, often due to Vata affecting speech channels

Bhuta Roga)

Conditions attributed to graha/bhuta possession; classical psychiatric/psychic disturbance category

Spleen Disorders

Disorders of the spleen

Spleen Enlargement

Enlargement of the spleen

Sprains and Strains

Sprains inflame ligaments (Pitta), strains pull muscle (Vata). Cool the swelling with turmeric-ghee paste, splint the joint, then rebuild with Mahanarayan oil massage.

Steatorrhea

Passage of fat in the stool causing floating stools, indicating the liver is not properly processing fat and excess fat is entering the bile.

Stomach Pain

Stomach pain is Pitta flaring or Apana Vayu cramping the gut. Cumin-coriander-fennel tea cools acid burn, hing in warm water releases gas, ajwain settles dull aches.

Stress

Accumulated repressed emotion in the connective tissue that burns ojas and weakens immunity.

Stroke

Cerebrovascular accident beginning as pitta and manifesting as vata, involving cerebral embolism or hemorrhage affecting majja dhatu.

Sty

Infected gland on the eyelid

Sunburn

Sunburn is Pitta scorching the skin: red, hot, blistered. Coconut oil cools acute burns, aloe gel calms inflammation, sandalwood paste draws heat out fast.

Supernumerary Tooth

Adhidanta is a supernumerary tooth driven by aggravated Vayu, erupting with sharp pain. Classical texts call it untreatable; Kavala with sesame oil eases the gum.

Sweating Hands and Feet

Excessive perspiration of palms and soles (hyperhidrosis)

Swelling During Pregnancy

Pregnancy swelling is Kapha pooling when the heavy uterus stalls Apana Vayu. Coriander seed water, gentle leg elevation, and warm sesame oil massage drain it.

Syphilis

A sexually transmitted infection listed as a cause of shukra and artava dhatu disorders.

Tantrika Sannipata Fever

Neurological variant of tridoshic fever

Tarpaka Kapha Disorders

Physical and psychological disorders arising from disturbed Tarpaka Kapha, including stroke, paralysis, Parkinson's disease, brain tumors, and memory loss.

Tendinitis

Tendinitis is Pitta inflaming the tendons, often from repetitive strain. Cool the heat with Guduchi and Manjistha internally, Mahanarayan oil massaged in twice daily.

Threatened Miscarriage

Risk of pregnancy loss requiring protective support for the fetus.

Throat Disorders

Kaooha Roga

Throat disorders are Kantha Roga, all three doshas inflaming the throat tissues. Yashtimadhu decoction soothes, Triphala gargle clears Ama, Sitopaladi calms heat.

Tinnitus

Ringing in the ears

Toenail Infection

Toenail infection is Vata trapped at the nail edge, dryness and pressure cutting into soft tissue. Soak in warm water, swab with tea tree and neem oil, cut straight across.

Tongue Disorders

Jihwa Roga

Jihwa Roga maps tongue trouble to dosha: Vata cracks and numbs, Pitta burns and reddens, Kapha thickens and swells. Triphala gargle, ghee, and tongue scraping reset it.

Tonsillitis

Bidalika

Tonsillitis is Bidalika, Pitta-Kapha inflaming the throat with redness, burning, and choked breath. Yashtimadhu gargles cool it, Sitopaladi cuts Kapha, Triphala steam clears.

Tooth Disorders

Danta Roga

Toothache (dalana) results from excess Vayu. Black Holes in Teeth, Bleeding, Swollen, Painful (krimidantaka) is caused by excess Vayu.

Toothache

Dental pain from caries, gum disease, or sensitivity

Toxicology

General treatment of poisoning from all sources

Tridosha Fevers

Sannipata Jwara

Sannipata Jwara is fever from all three doshas colliding: chills, burning, and heaviness at once. Treat the dominant dosha first with Guduchi and Pippali.

Trigeminal Neuralgia

Severe pain along the trigeminal nerve, common in extremely high pitta/vata individuals, begins with pitta and ends in vata.

Tumor

Neoplasm or tumorous growth

Two-Dosha Fevers

Dwandvaja Jwara

Fevers caused by two dosshas exhibit symptoms of both dosshas. Vayu/Pitta fevers cause a desire for cold things (i.e., Pitta heat predominates). Vayu/ Kapha fevers cause a desire for hot things.

Typhoid Fever

A dangerous disease that affects meda dhatu and metabolism, potentially causing intestinal perforation and peritonitis, and often leading to weight gain afterward.

Udana Vayu Disorders

Imbalances of udana vayu manifesting as speech difficulties, memory loss, depression, bronchial conditions, and skin discoloration.

Udavarta

Reversed/upward flow of vata causing distension, constipation, belching

Ulcers

Ulcers are aggravated Pitta eroding the gut lining, hot, sharp, penetrating. Cool the fire with Shatavari, Yashtimadhu (licorice) milk decoction, and ghee on an empty stomach.

Undescended Testicles

A condition where the testicles fail to descend into the scrotum, potentially leading to male sterility due to elevated abdominal temperature.

Unremitting Fever

Continuous fever without intermission

Urethritis

Inflammation of the urethra

Urinary Colic

Mutra- hula

Excess Vayu causes piercing pain in the genitals, 379intestines, hips, lower abdomen, and navel areas. This pain prevents the release of urine. Vayu-reducingtherapies are used.

Urinary Disorders

Ayurvedic treatment of urinary problems including painful urination (dysuria), UTIs, and urinary stones (Ashmari).

Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence is Apana Vayu slipping its grip, Vata weakening the bladder sphincter. Ashwagandha and Bala rebuild tone; sesame-oil basti steadies the floor.

Urine Retention

Mutra-ghatadi

All the therapies mentioned above are useful for urine retention. Purgations, basti, and uttara basti (urinary bladder enema) are also suggested if needed.

Vaginal Disorders

Disorders of the vagina and female reproductive tract

Vajikarana

Enhancement of male sexual vigor, libido, and potency

Varicose Veins

A condition where veins are both dilated and stagnated, an example of sira granthi and sanga in rakta vaha srotas.

Vata Disorders

Generalized disorders caused by aggravated vata dosha

Vata Fever

Fever with dominant Vata involvement

Vata-Pitta Disorders

Diseases caused by combined aggravation of vata and pitta

Vital Point Trauma

Injury or agitation of vital anatomical points

Vitiligo

Patches of skin without pigment

Weakness & Debility

Ayurvedic Rasayana therapies for general weakness, debility, and post-illness recovery — building strength and vitality.

Whole-Body Tremor

Generalized tremors affecting the entire body

Women's Diseases

General gynecological disorders

Wounds

Septic or non-healing wounds on the skin

Wrinkles

Lines and creases in the skin from aging

Yeast Infections

Yeast infections are a Pitta-Kapha tangle, damp heat thriving on sugar, yeast, and fermented foods. Neem and Turmeric clear the heat; Triphala dries the damp.