Integrating Ayurvedic Tridosha Theory with Homeostasis - A Narrative Review

The human body consists of three essential components: Dosha, Dhatu, and Mala. Doshas are the fundamental elements responsible for regulating homeostasis in the body. Acharya Vagbhata states that ‘Doshasamayam Arogta’ health is preserved when the Doshas remain in a state of balance, whereas any disruption in this equilibrium leads to the onset of disease. These three vital bio-energies (Vata, Pitta and Kapha) forms the constitution of the physical body. It maintains the personality of person at physical as well as mental level. Each Dosha has their own specific qualities. Just as the moon, sun and air sustain the cosmos through nourishing, receiving and dispersing energies respectively, the three Doshas Kapha, Pitta and Vata govern essential physiological functions to maintain homeostasis in the human body. Kapha ensures fluid balance, structural stability, and lubrication. Pitta regulates metabolic processes, including digestion and the biochemical transformation of nutrients. Vata controls all forms of bodily movement, including respiration, circulation, and neural communication. Together, these Doshas coordinate to sustain internal balance and physiological harmony. Understanding Tridosha helps in aligning daily habits with natural cycles, supporting overall health and homeostasis. A person’s health depends on whether the three Doshas Vata, Pitta and Kapha are in balance or not. These Doshas help control all the body’s functions, so understanding how they work gives a complete way to keep the body in balance. Following daily routines that match the natural cycle of these Doshas & help in maintain good health and prevent common lifestyle-related diseases.