Trivia Flashcards
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What is the Ayurvedic term for the science of longevity and rejuvenation therapies?
Answer: Rasayana
Rasayana is the Ayurvedic branch dedicated to rejuvenation, anti-aging, and promoting longevity through special herbs, diet, and lifestyle.
Which of the six tastes in Ayurveda is said to be most beneficial for balancing Pitta dosha?
Answer: Bitter
Bitter taste (Tikta rasa) is most cooling and purifying, making it especially effective at pacifying excess Pitta dosha.
What does the Ayurvedic term 'Vikruti' refer to?
Answer: A person's current imbalanced state
Vikruti refers to the current state of imbalance or deviation from one's natural Prakriti constitution due to lifestyle, diet, or environment.
In Ayurveda, which organ is considered the seat of Pitta dosha in the digestive system?
Answer: Small intestine
The small intestine is the primary site of Pitta dosha in Ayurveda, where most digestion and transformation of food occurs.
Which Ayurvedic herb is known as 'the queen of herbs' and is traditionally used to support female reproductive health?
Answer: Shatavari
Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) is called the queen of herbs and is Ayurveda's primary tonic for female health and hormonal balance.
What is the Sanskrit term for the 107 vital energy points on the body used in Ayurvedic treatment?
Answer: Marmas
Marma points are the 107 vital energy points in Ayurveda, similar to acupuncture points, where life force concentrates and can be influenced therapeutically.
According to Ayurveda, what time of year is Kapha dosha most likely to accumulate and cause imbalance?
Answer: Late winter to spring
Kapha dosha accumulates during cold, wet winter months and becomes provoked in spring when warmth melts accumulated Kapha, causing congestion and allergies.