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Latest revision as of 18:06, 16 December 2016
By Swami Harshananda
According to Ayurveda, is the science of health and longevity, the human body has three humors. They are termed as ‘doṣas’:
- Kapha - phlegm
- vāta - wind
- Pitta - bile
Humors must in a balanced state to maintain good health.
References
- The Concise Encyclopedia of Hinduism, Swami Harshananda, Ram Krishna Math, Bangalore