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“Rasa” (Samskrit : रसः) is one among the five qualities of dravya (द्रव्यम् substance). The term “rasa” means taste or the perception of taste. Also the guna (गुणाः quality) of the rasanendriya (रसनेन्द्रियम्) is known as rasa (the [[Rasa Dhatu (रस धातु)|rasa dhatu]] among the [[Dhatus (धातवः)|saptdhatus]] is distinct from this rasa) Rasas in dravya (substance) are known by their effects in our body.

“Rasa” (Samskrit : रसः) is one among the five qualities of dravya (द्रव्यम् substance). The term “rasa” means taste or the perception of taste. Also the guna (गुणाः quality) of the rasanendriya (रसनेन्द्रियम्) is known as rasa (the [[Rasa Dhatu (रस धातु)|rasa dhatu]] among the [[Dhatus (धातवः)|saptdhatus]] is distinct from this rasa) Rasas in dravya (substance) are known by their effects in our body.

=== लवण रसः ॥ Lavana rasa ===

=== लवण रसः ॥ Lavana rasa ===

Lavana rasa (dravya) aids digestion, improves appetite, helps to correct the sluggish digestion. It acts as expectorant and helps to clear pathways. Pacifies vata dosha, increases salivation, improves circulation by cleansing the channels, provides laxity to the body, liquefies kapha, goes well with food, not very guru (heavy)in nature, is snigdha(unctuous), ushna (hot). When consumed in excess lavana rasa aggravates pitta dosha, excessive thirst, causes skin diseases, damages teeth, causes inflammations, leads to hairfall, greying of hair.<ref name=":0" />

Lavana rasa (dravya) aids digestion, improves appetite, helps to correct the sluggish digestion. It acts as expectorant and helps to clear pathways. Pacifies vata dosha, increases salivation, improves circulation by cleansing the channels, provides laxity to the body, liquefies kapha, goes well with food, not very guru (गुरुः । heavy) in nature, is snigdha (स्निग्धः । unctuous), ushna (उष्णः । hot). When consumed in excess lavana rasa aggravates pitta dosha, excessive thirst, causes skin diseases, damages teeth, causes inflammations, leads to hair fall, graying of hair.<ref name=":0" />

=== कटु रसः ॥ Katu rasa ===

=== कटु रसः ॥ Katu rasa ===

Katu rasa helps to keep the mouth clean, improves digestion and food absorption, cleanses nasal channel, causes lacrimation, enhances sensory organs, alleviates sluggish digestion, swellings, heaviness of body, improves appetite, relieves itching, heal wounds, kill worms, helps remove blood clots, cleanses bodily channels, pacifies kapha dosha, is laghu(light), ushna(hot) and ruksha(dry) in guna(property). If consumed in excess can cause malaise, weakness, loss of weight,burning sensation in throat,loss of strength, excess thirst, Giddiness, burning sensation in body, tremors and various vata disorders.<ref name=":0" />

Katu rasa helps to keep the mouth clean, improves digestion and food absorption, cleanses nasal channel, causes lacrimation, enhances sensory organs, alleviates sluggish digestion, swellings, heaviness of body, improves appetite, relieves itching, heal wounds, kill worms, helps remove blood clots, cleanses bodily channels, pacifies kapha dosha, is laghu (लघुः । light), ushna (उष्णः  । hot) and ruksha (रुक्षः । dry) in guna (गुणः । property). If consumed in excess can cause malaise, weakness, loss of weight,burning sensation in throat,loss of strength, excess thirst, Giddiness, burning sensation in body, tremors and various vata disorders.<ref name=":0" />

=== तिक्त रसः ॥ Tikta rasa ===

=== तिक्त रसः ॥ Tikta rasa ===

Tikta rasa dravya even though are distasteful help increasing the appetite, reduces giddiness, burning sensation, itching, various skin infections, thirst. It reduces fever, improves digestion, helps reduce excess moisture, fat, lymphatic fluid, sweat, pus, pitta dosha and kapha dosha. Reduces frequent urination and faeces Tikta rasa is ruksha (dry), sheeta (cold), laghu (light) in guna (property). If there is excess utilization it will cause weakness, fatigue, mental confusion, giddiness, dryness in mouth and various vata dosha related disorders.<ref name=":0" />

Tikta rasa dravya even though are distasteful help increasing the appetite, reduces giddiness, burning sensation, itching, various skin infections, thirst. It reduces fever, improves digestion, helps reduce excess moisture, fat, lymphatic fluid, sweat, pus, pitta dosha and kapha dosha. Reduces frequent urination and feces. Tikta rasa is ruksha (dry), sheeta (cold), laghu (light) in guna (property). If there is excess utilization it will cause weakness, fatigue, mental confusion, giddiness, dryness in mouth and various vata dosha related disorders.<ref name=":0" />

=== कषाय रसः ॥ Kashaya rasa ===

=== कषाय रसः ॥ Kashaya rasa ===

Kashaya rasa is constipating and binding in nature. It helps in healing the damaged part, pacifies kapha, pitta dosha and rakta dhatu. It is ruksha (dry), sheeta(cold),  heavy in guna (property). If there is over utilization of this rasa, it may lead to dryness in mouth, abdominal distention, speech disturbances, darkening of complexion, indigestion, weakness. It can also cause various vata dosha disorders when in excess.<ref name=":0" />

Kashaya rasa is constipating and binding in nature. It helps in healing the damaged part, pacifies kapha, pitta dosha and rakta dhatu. It is ruksha (dry), sheeta (cold),  heavy in guna (property). If there is over utilization of this rasa, it may lead to dryness in mouth, abdominal distention, speech disturbances, darkening of complexion, indigestion, weakness. It can also cause various vata dosha disorders when in excess.<ref name=":0" />

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