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Ayurveda (science of life)

Source: Wisdom Library: Āyurveda and botany

Sādhakapitta (साधकपित्त):—A Sanskrit technical term referring to “energising heart”, it is one of the five upadoṣa (sub functions) of Pitta (one of the three doṣas). A doṣa is a basic component of life. The compound Sādhakapitta is composed of the words Sādhaka (‘energizing’) and Pitta (‘fire’). These terms are used throughout Ayurvedic literature such as the Caraka-saṃhitā and the Suśruta-saṃhitā. Āyurveda is India’s classical science of medicine.

Source: Cogprints: Concepts of Human Physiology in Ayurveda

Sādhaka Pitta:—All functions ascribed to this ‘Pitta’are of cerebrum, limbic system, hypothalamus and other central nervous system structures. For motivation and other psychosocial behaviors Norepinephrine is a very essential neurotransmitter in the brain. Incidentally, it also acts on heart as a cardiac stimulant. During emergency situations it is released from adrenal medulla and it helps for “fight or flight phenomenon”.

Source: gurumukhi.ru: Ayurveda glossary of terms

Sādhakapitta (साधकपित्त):—One of the five subtypes of Pitta that is seated in heart. This helps one achieve the desired goal. This Pitta is also responsible for intellect, talent and self respect.

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Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.

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Partial matches: Pitta, Sadhaka.

Full-text: Pitta.

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