Mamsa dhatu: Difference between revisions

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==== Action of different rasa(tastes) on mamsadhatu ====
==== Action of different rasa(tastes) on mamsadhatu ====


The tastes show physiological and pathogenic actions on mamsa dhatu as below. [Cha. Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]] 26/43]
The consumption of dietary article with predominant tastes shows physiological and pathogenic actions on mamsa dhatu as below. [Cha. Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]] 26/43]


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! Rasa !!Action on mamsa dhatu  
! Rasa !!Action on mamsa dhatu  
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|Madhura (sweet) || Promotes growth  (mamsa vardhana)
| Sweet (madhura)-proportionate use || Promotes growth  (mamsa vardhana)
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|Amla (sour)-excess use || Causes inflammation (mamsam vidahati)
| Sour (amla)-excess use || Causes inflammation (mamsam vidahati)
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|-
|Lavana (salty)-excess use || Causes sloughing (mamsam kushnati)
| Salty(lavana)- excess use || Causes sloughing (mamsam kushnati)
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|Katu (pungent)-excess use || Scraping (mamsam vilikhati), reduces bulk of mamsa
| Pungent (katu)-excess use || Scraping (mamsam vilikhati), reduces bulk of muscles
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|-
|Tikta (bitter)-excess use || Absorbsmoisture (mamsam shoshayati), reduces elasticity of mamsa
| Bitter (tikta)-excess use || Absorbs moisture (mamsam shoshayati), reduces the elasticity of muscles
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|}