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The classification of vataisbased on different functions and locations in human body. [Cha.Sa. Sutra Sthana 12/8]
The classification of vataisbased on different functions and locations in human body. [Cha.Sa. Sutra Sthana 12/8]
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== Five types ==
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=== Five types ===
Prana, Udana, Samana, Vyana, and Apana are the five classifications of vatadosha. Five sets of functions by which vatadosha is divided into five types are described with [Su.Sa. Sutra Sthana 15/4]<ref name="multiple3" /> the diseasespecificity of five types of vata.[Su.Sa. NidanaSthana 1/13-19]<ref name="multiple3" />The location and function of five types of vatadosha based on different Ayurvedic texts are as given in table 1. [Cha.Sa. ChikitsaSthana28/5-11]
Prana, Udana, Samana, Vyana, and Apana are the five classifications of vatadosha. Five sets of functions by which vatadosha is divided into five types are described with [Su.Sa. Sutra Sthana 15/4]<ref name="multiple3" /> the diseasespecificity of five types of vata.[Su.Sa. NidanaSthana 1/13-19]<ref name="multiple3" />The location and function of five types of vatadosha based on different Ayurvedic texts are as given in table 1. [Cha.Sa. ChikitsaSthana28/5-11]