Ayurveda MCQ Flashcards

Which Ayurvedic concept describes the digestive fire responsible for transforming food into nutrients?

Answer: Agni

Agni is the metabolic fire in Ayurveda that governs digestion, absorption, and transformation of food into bodily tissues.

In Ayurveda, which dosha is primarily associated with movement, breathing, and nervous system activity?

Answer: Vata

Vata dosha governs all movement in the body including circulation, breathing, nerve impulses, and elimination.

The Ayurvedic term 'Prakriti' refers to which of the following?

Answer: A person's constitutional type at birth

Prakriti refers to an individual's inherent constitutional nature determined at conception, which remains constant throughout life.

Which of the seven dhatus (tissues) in Ayurveda is considered the most refined and vital essence?

Answer: Shukra

Shukra dhatu, the reproductive tissue, is the seventh and most refined dhatu, with its essence being Ojas, the vital force.

Which Ayurvedic preparation method involves boiling herbs in water until the liquid is reduced to one-quarter of the original volume?

Answer: Kwatha

Kwatha (decoction) is prepared by boiling herbs in water and reducing the volume to one-quarter, concentrating the medicinal properties.

According to Ayurveda, which season is most associated with Pitta aggravation?

Answer: Summer

Summer's heat and intensity directly aggravate Pitta dosha, which shares the qualities of heat, sharpness, and intensity.

The Ayurvedic concept of 'Ama' refers to which pathological substance?

Answer: Toxic undigested metabolic waste

Ama is the toxic, undigested residue formed when Agni is weak, accumulating in channels and disrupting normal physiological functions.