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 | 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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| | | Sweet (madhura)-proportionate use || Promotes growth (mamsa vardhana) | ||
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| | | Sour (amla)-excess use || Causes inflammation (mamsam vidahati) | ||
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| | | Salty(lavana)- excess use || Causes sloughing (mamsam kushnati) | ||
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| | | Pungent (katu)-excess use || Scraping (mamsam vilikhati), reduces bulk of muscles | ||
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| | | Bitter (tikta)-excess use || Absorbs moisture (mamsam shoshayati), reduces the elasticity of muscles | ||
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