− | 1. Ghee: It isgenerally indicated for individuals of vata-pitta dominant constitution and diseases, old age, children, who have less strength. It is beneficial for promoting good eye sight, healthy progeny, nourishment, good memory and intelligence etc. [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 13/41-43] Cow ghee and buffalo ghee are used widely for regular consumption and therapeutic purpose. | + | 1. Ghee: It is generally indicated for individuals of vata-pitta dominant constitution and diseases, old age, children, who have less strength. It is beneficial for promoting good eyesight, healthy progeny, nourishment, good memory and intelligence etc. [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 13/41-43] Cow ghee and buffalo ghee are used widely for regular consumption and therapeutic purpose. |
− | 2. Edible oil: It is generally indicated in vatadominant diseases and constitution, aggravated conditions of kapha and adipose tissue (meda) and obese individuals. It is beneficial to promote strength, slim and lean physique, lightness, stability, unctuous, soft and smooth skin. It is used to treat worminfestation, hard bowels and sinus disorders.[Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 13/44-46]Sesame oil is used for therapeutic purpose. Groundnut oil, coconut oil, sunflower oil, cottonseed oil, olive oil, safflower oil are generally used for dietary purpose. Castor oil is used for purgation purpose. | + | 2. Edible oil: It is generally indicated in vata dominant diseases and constitution, aggravated conditions of kapha and adipose tissue (meda) and obese individuals. It is beneficial to promote strength, slim and lean physique, lightness, stability, unctuous, soft and smooth skin. It is used to treat worm infestation, hard bowels and sinus disorders.[Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 13/44-46] Sesame oil is used for therapeutic purpose. Groundnut oil, coconut oil, sunflower oil, cottonseed oil, olive oil, safflower oil are generally used for dietary purpose. Castor oil is used for purgation purpose. |
− | 3. Muscle fat: This is generally indicated for those who are exposed to wind and sunlight such as open field workers, frequent travelers etc.; those emaciated due to excessive weightlifting and walking. It is used in the conditions with depleted kapha and adipose tissue, pain in bones, joints, vital points. It is useful in treating excessively aggravated vatadosha causing obstruction in channels. Muscle fat is generally administered in individuals with strong digestive power and habituated to its consumption (non-vegetarians). [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 13/47-49] | + | 3. Muscle fat: This is generally indicated for those who are exposed to wind and sunlight such as open field workers, frequent travelers etc.; those emaciated due to excessive weightlifting and walking. It is used in the conditions with depleted kapha and adipose tissue, pain in bones, joints, vital points. It is useful in treating excessively aggravated vata dosha causing obstruction in channels. Muscle fat is generally administered in individuals with strong digestive power and habituated to its consumption (non-vegetarians). [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 13/47-49] |
− | 4.Bone marrow: It is generally indicated in individuals with strong digestive power, who are habituated to excessive physical exertion and consume food in large quantity.It is used to treat vatadoshadisorders and hard bowels. [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 13/50-51] | + | 4.Bone marrow: It is generally indicated in individuals with strong digestive power, who are habituated to excessive physical exertion and consume food in large quantity. It is used to treat vata dosha disorders and hard bowels. [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 13/50-51] |