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==== Properties of ''vata'' ====

==== Properties of ''vata'' ====

In chapter vātakalākalīya (Cha.Su.12), questions have been raised about exciting and alleviating factors regarding qualities of vāta. Rūkṣa(dry), laghu(light ), shītā(cool), dāruna (dreadful), khara (rough) and vishada (clean) have been explained as qualities of vāta. Repeated use of substances with these qualities and actions of such similar qualities causes aggravation and excitation of vāta and is alleviated by use of substances possessing contrary qualities. This brings out the phenomenon of two mutually interrelated and inseparable of sharira vāyu viz. (1) that, the sharira vāyu is a biophysical force and (2) that it is closely associated with material substances which form part of the structure of the body for example, functions of nervous system. It is a chemical reaction sequence which occurs during the course of life. This chemical reaction –sequence, can be accelerated (excited) or inhibited by substances with similar properties (dravya sāmānya), qualities (guna sāmānya) and actions (karma sāmānya) and inhibited by substances with opposite properties. In other words, it may be concluded that the bio – physical force – the sharira vāyu – is closely linked with some material structural factors. These can be influenced by diet and medicine on the basis of similar increase and opposite decrease. .

In [[Vatakalakaliya Adhyaya]], questions have been raised about exciting and alleviating factors regarding qualities of ''vata''. ''Ruksha''(dry), ''laghu''(light), ''sheeta''(cool), ''daruna'' (dreadful), ''khara'' (rough) and ''vishada'' (clean) have been explained as qualities of ''vata''. Repeated use of substances with these qualities and actions of such similar qualities causes aggravation and excitation of ''vata'' and is alleviated by use of substances possessing contrary qualities. This brings out the phenomenon of two mutually interrelated and inseparable of ''sharira vayu'' viz.  

Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Chloride, ions are continuously moving around [Brownian movement] which is the result of its ionic state [swabhāva / swayambhu guna]. The ionic inflow and outflow within the cell causes depolarization and repolarization or in other words impulse is generated. Hyper or hypo state of these ions is the cause for disease condition which may present in the form of seizures, palpitations, muscle cramps, lethargy, altered sensorium, coma and death.

#that, the ''sharira vayu'' is a biophysical force and  

Therefore, the biological energy produced by this ionic movement is the cause for sharira vāyu and as per modern science too their concentration depends on āhara and vihara.

#that it is closely associated with material substances which form part of the structure of the body for example, functions of nervous system. It is a chemical reaction sequence which occurs during the course of life. This chemical reaction –sequence, can be accelerated (excited) or inhibited by substances with similar properties (''dravya samanya''), qualities (''guna samanya'') and actions (''karma samanya'') and inhibited by substances with opposite properties. In other words, it may be concluded that the bio – physical force – the ''sharira vayu'' – is closely linked with some material structural factors. These can be influenced by diet and medicine on the basis of similar increase and opposite decrease.

 

Sodium, potassium, calcium, and chloride ions are continuously moving around (brownian movement) which is the result of their ionic state (''swabhava / swayambhu guna''). The ionic inflow and outflow within the cell causes depolarization and repolarization or in other words impulse is generated. Hyper or hypo state of these ions is the cause for disease condition which may present in the form of seizures, palpitations, muscle cramps, lethargy, altered sensorium, coma and death.

 

Therefore, the biological energy produced by this ionic movement is the cause for ''sharira vayu'' and as per modern science too their concentration depends on ''ahara'' and ''vihara''.

 

The continuous, controlled movement of the ions is responsible for cell activity which together at the level of cells contributes to tissue activity which together contributes to the organ, system and in turn whole body. (verse 4)

The continuous, controlled movement of the ions is responsible for cell activity which together at the level of cells contributes to tissue activity which together contributes to the organ, system and in turn whole body. (verse 4)

Types of vata dosha: In Vedic literature, as a medical system, the important five types of vāta are explained with their locations and functions. The word ‘tantrayate’ is used to explain the functional quality of vāta and sharira (physical body) is yantra for functioning of tantra. The vāta dōsha on basis of its functions is classified into five types. They reside in the sharira at the level of sharira parmānu (cell) and also at gross level. Five types of vāta work together in a synchronized manner for the normal functioning of the sharira (vāyu tantrayantra dhara). (verse 5-11)   

 

===== Types of ''vata dosha'' =====

 

In Vedic literature, as a medical system, the important five types of vāta are explained with their locations and functions. The word ‘tantrayate’ is used to explain the functional quality of vāta and sharira (physical body) is yantra for functioning of tantra. The vāta dōsha on basis of its functions is classified into five types. They reside in the sharira at the level of sharira parmānu (cell) and also at gross level. Five types of vāta work together in a synchronized manner for the normal functioning of the sharira (vāyu tantrayantra dhara). (verse 5-11)   

General etiological factors and basic pathogenesis of vāta disorders:   

General etiological factors and basic pathogenesis of vāta disorders:   

The etiological factors can be divided into two:

The etiological factors can be divided into two: