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=== Abstract ===

=== Abstract ===

In Nidanasthana, diagnostic methods employed for managing diseases were discussed. Vimanasthana goes further, describing the agents and factors useful in treating those diseases while establishing a measurement criteria for diseases and drugs. Rasa (taste) is the foremost criteria for measuring doshas. Doshas and rasas are the principle factors for the measurement of diseases and drugs. This first chapter, entitled Rasavimana, describes these factors. There are six rasas - madhura (sweet), amla (sour), lavana (saline), katu (pungent), tikta (bitter), and kashaya (astringent). Out of these six rasas, three tend to aggravate one dosha whereas the other three tend to pacify it. This effect of rasas on doshas are due to conjunction of rasas and doshas by virtue of their similar and dissimilar properties. Their proper use in accordance with the body constitution maintains health otherwise they vitiate the dosha (increase or decrease) which leads to various disorders in the body.

In [[Nidana Sthana]], diagnostic methods employed for managing diseases were discussed. [[Vimana Sthana]] goes further, describing the agents and factors useful in treating those diseases while establishing a measurement criteria for diseases and drugs. ''Rasa'' (taste) is the foremost criteria for measuring ''doshas''. ''Doshas'' and ''rasas'' are the principle factors for the measurement of diseases and drugs. This first chapter, entitled [[Rasa Vimana]], describes these factors. There are six ''rasas'' - ''madhura'' (sweet), ''amla'' (sour), ''lavana'' (saline), ''katu'' (pungent), ''tikta'' (bitter), and ''kashaya'' (astringent). Out of these six ''rasas'', three tend to aggravate one ''dosha'' whereas the other three tend to pacify it. This effect of ''rasas'' on ''doshas'' are due to conjunction of ''rasas'' and ''doshas'' by virtue of their similar and dissimilar properties. Their proper use in accordance with the body constitution maintains health otherwise they vitiate the ''dosha'' (increase or decrease) which leads to various disorders in the body.

Eight specific factors of dieting and 12 instructions about eating food have been described in this chapter, which are of immense value for those seeking a healthy and long life. These rules set the criteria for categorizing food as wholesome or unwholesome.

Eight specific factors of dieting and twelve instructions about eating food have been described in this chapter, which are of immense value for those seeking a healthy and long life. These rules set the criteria for categorizing food as wholesome or unwholesome.

=== Introduction ===

=== Introduction ===