Ayurveda is the classical Medical treatment of India in natural healing system which is said to belong Vedic culture. Ayurveda contains all forms of healing with herbs, Yoga, psychology and surgery.
Ayurveda classifies the human being or individuals and body types according to the THREE BIOLOGICAL HUMOR (Rasa). This classification indicates the predominant element in the body.
The biological AIR HUMOR is called VATA, which governs all movement in the body from the brain as it guides, the nervous system. It is responsible for the discharge of all impulses. It conducts the sensitivity. Agility and facility in the action of body and mind.
The Biological FIRE HUMOR is called PITTA, which governs all transformations in the body from its primary location in the small intestine as the digestive fire. It is responsible for heat and light including all chemical reactions and also governs perception. Judgement and discrimination.
The Biological WATER HUMOR is called KAPHA It governs all form and substances in the body from its primary location in the stomach and lungs. It is responsible for the proper lubrication and early discharge of secretions.
As per India's ancient system: diagnosis can be made by watching the NADI (Pulse). As per Ayurveda the Nadi has its own movements like fast, jjumpy or slow and it gives feelings under three fingers such as Index, Middle and Ring. Heavy index beat shows air, middle –fire and ring –water. The type of body or the biological humor of the suffering can be determined by feeling the pulse in various fingers. The rule in this connection are that press two fingers and feel in one .
From the appearance and characteristic of the person the biological humors can be determined.
VATA types are those in whom the biological Air humor predominates. They are tall or short often with average in height, thin, bonny, with muscles not well developed and have prominent veins. The skin is dry, cracked, rough, usually brown or dusky in complexion, Teeth are often not well formed, have space between them. Their digestion is variable, sometimes the appetite may be great and sometimes absent. They do not realise that they are hungry until they are starving. They often suffer from constipation, abdominal distension and gas. Their urine are scanty and they seldom perspire much. Often sufferer from insomnia because they are light sleepers. They do not sleep back easily if once disturbed. Having restless dreams and nightmares particularly fearful type. They are sensitive to cold, wind or dryness. Physically they are active and energetic, enjoy speed and like running. Flying and sking. Yet they tire easily and lack stamina. They are often atheletic in youth but lack the physique and endurance for strong exercise, They easily get muscle spasm or stiffness and commonly develop arthritis. They suffer quickly from overwork and tend to overtax themselves. Physically they are of weakest type and often suffer from chronic diseases and nervous disorders. Mentally they are usually indecisive, quick and often talkative, highly intellectual and can understand many different type of view. Socially oriented and like to mix with others. But when air element is too high they become liners. Because they too much to say and do not know how tolerate it. They suffer most from fear. Afflicted by anxiety, depression or ungroundedness and usually lack stability. May be absent minded having short-term memory.
AIR types need to be nurtured and should be approached with sensitivity, They should be treated like flower. They easily feel frightened and are prone to withdraw, if approached forcefully. For treatment of such individuals be started in a Wednesday if suffering with the diseases related with feet, tongue, throat, intestine and on a Saturday if suffering with the disease related with spleen, hips, thigh, joints etc. soft pressure be given to these patients and after getting their faith and confidence on the therapy, progress be made accordingly.
PITTA types or Fire types in whom the biological fire or Pitta humor predominates. They are usually of average height and built, well developed muscles and good skin colour. Skin is prone to acne, rashes and other inflammatory skin disorders and usually oily, Their eyes may get red or inflamed easily, sensitive to sun light, hair is thin, tend towards early graying or balding. hair colour may be red or blond, gums are soft and may bleed easily. They are sensitive to heat and prefer all things which are cooling. They usually possess an appetite, which is good and sharp. All discharges tend to be yellow and large in quantity. Commonly have loose stools or diarrhea, perspire easily. They often bruise or bleed easily than other types. Their sleep is moderate in duration with violent or disturbing dreams. Prone to anger and may be quarrelsome aggressive or domineering. Having strong will power they like to be leaders. Like to use force and may be prone towards argument or violence. They are often intelligent. Perceptive and discriminating, with good understanding of mechanics and mathematics. Like to work with tools, weapons or chemistry. They are said to be good psychologists.
They must be approached with tact and sensitivity at the time of treatment, as they do not like to hear what to do and take any directions. One must appeal to their native intelligence, discrimination and logic, Opposing them will only encourage their basic aggression and will not help to cure them. Their treatment be started in a Tuesday/Sunday or Thursday morning at sunrise. This type patients be heard first about their complains and their arguments be delt with much care and moderate type of pressure be applied first and progress be made slowly.
WATER types or KAPHA types are those in whom biological humor water predominates. They are usually short and stocky. Some times they are tall having big frame. The skin is thick and flesh well developed, They hold excess weight and tend towards obesity. They possess well-developed chests. Their hairs are abundant and thick, teeth are large. White and attractive. They sleep easily. Excessively and may be lazy.
They suffer from cold and dampness but posses strong endurance. They accumulate phlegm and suffer from bronchial and pulmonary diseases, also from edema and weak kidneys. They are prone to over weight. They are emotional. With much love, devotion and loyalty. They also posses much desire and attachment and may be greedy. They are romantic, sentimental and may cry easily and superficially. Conservative, traditional and conventional in their behavior and belief. They are stable but sometimes stagnate mentally, they are slower than the other types but what they learn is retained, much repetition is needed for them in learning process. They are not often creative or inventive, but they carry things out and make them practical.
Water types must be approached firmly as they respond slowly often they need to be shocked into taking action. They must be approached with force, determination and consistency. For treatment –this type of persons- treatment be started in the morning of a Friday or Monday.

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Dr.S.K.Pattnaik,HMD,M.D(Alt.Med),Ph.D
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