Manasadosha, Mānasadoṣa, Manasa-dosha: 1 definition
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Manasadosha means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
: Hand book of domestic medicine: Basic principles of ĀyurvedaIn addition to Vāta, Pitta and Kapha which are the bodily Doṣa, there are two Mānasa Doṣa viz.
- Rajas (passion)
- and Tamas (darkness).
Mānasa Doṣa may be held responsible for mental diseases.

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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Dosha, Doshas, Mana.
Full-text: Triguna.
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Search found 6 books and stories containing Manasadosha, Mānasadoṣa, Manasa-dosha, Manasa-dosa, Mānasa-doṣa, Manasadosa, Manasa doshas; (plurals include: Manasadoshas, Mānasadoṣas, doshas, dosas, doṣas, Manasadosas, Manasa doshases). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
AYU (Journal of Research in Ayurveda)
Role of Sattvavajaya Chikitsa (Trance therapy) in the management of Manasa-Dosha Ajeerna < [Volume 33 (1); 2012 (Jan-Mar)]
Critical appraisal of Doshavaha Srotas < [Volume 33 (3); 2012 (Jul-Sep)]
A comparative study of Shankhapushpyadi Ghana Vati and Sarpagandhadi Ghana Vati in the management of “Essential Hypertension� < [Volume 33 (1); 2012 (Jan-Mar)]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Role of dinacharya in de-addiction of alcohol, smoking and tobacco < [2023: Volume 12, April special issue 6]
Case study of depression < [2022: Volume 11, June special issue 8]
Study on tagaradi tailam shirodhara and brahmi ashwagandha for anxiety. < [2019: Volume 8, October issue 11]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
A survey based study on disease intensifying role of viṣada < [2018, Issue IX, September]
A clinical study of efficacy of ‘shankhpushpi churna� in the management of chittodvega w.s.r. to generalised anxiety < [2016, Issue II February]
Mental health and illness: an ayurvedic perspective < [2016, Issue II February]
Sattvavajaya Chikitsa: Need of Today’s Era < [Volume 10, Issue 5: September-October 2023]
Psychological Understanding of Hypertension- Ayurvedic Perspective < [Volume 8, Issue 5: September-October 2021]
MANOVIKARA (Mental disorders) IN AYURVEDA < [Volume 4 (issue 3), Jan-Mar 1985]
The psychosomatic disorders and their management in ayurveda < [Volume 1 (issue 1), Jul-Sep 1981]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
Critical review of 'Arbuda Chikitsa' by Dr. P. B. Susheela Saji. < [Volume 15 (issue 2), Mar-Apr 2024]
Integrative vision in cancer research, prevention and therapy < [Volume 15 (issue 1), Jan-Feb 2024]