Nidana: A long list of non specific causes are provided by the classical texts

Nidana: A long list of non specific causes are provided by the classical texts for the origin of gulma that include the suppression of natural urges, grief, becoming weakened by fever, vomiting or diarrhea and then eating food that vitiates vata. Other causes include drinking cold water when hungry and beginning purification without proper oleation and fomentation. These causes are quite generalized toward poor health practices and emphasize those that vitiate vata. Read more

Vata Properties

The physical properties of vata have been described as:
• Ruksha (dry),
• laghu (light),
• shita (cold),
• khara (rough),
• sukshma (subtle)
• chala (unstable) and
• vishada (clear and transparent). Read more