The Malas: (Body Wastes)


Malas are the various waste products of the dhatus produced during the normal metabolical processes. The three primary malas being Purisa (faeces), Mutra (urine) and Sweda (sweat).

Ayurveda clearly states that only a balanced state of doshas, dhatus and malas is arogya (good health or disease free condition) and their imbalance is the cause of ill health or disease.

Purisa is the waste which is left after digestion wherein the nutrients of digested food have been absorbed by the bod. While water, minerals and other salts are absorbed in the body, the residue now converted into solid faeces (purisa), leaves the body. The consistency of the faeces dependsupon both gastrointestinal mobility and the nature of diet. The tridoshas must be in balance to ensure normal evacuation. Pitta and kapha help digestion and vata governs the mobility throughout the process. Any discrepancy or imbalance between these can lead to various symptoms of abdominal heaviness or pain, flatulence, constipation or diarrhoea. It may also give rise to diseases as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, low-back pain, asthama, bronchitis as well as stomach ulcers and irritable bowels etc.

Mutra is derived during the course of biological processes within the human body. The entire urinary system (kidneys, uterus, bladder and urethra) takes part in the formation and elimination of urine, regulating the fluid balance in our body and also maintaining blood pressure. Any imbalance of increased or decreased urine, may result in disorders as kidney stones urinary infections, cystitis, abdominal pain and bladder disorders etc.

Sweda is the third primary mala, and it occurs as a waste product during the synthesis of meda dhatu (fatty tissue). It is eliminated through skin pores. It controls body temperature and helps to regulate the electrolytic balance. The channels that are responsible for taking the sweat to skin are known as sweda vaha srotas. It is essential that normal formation and flow of sweat takes place as otherwise it may lead to skin infections, itching/burning sensation over the body, loss of fluid balance and reduced body temperature etc.

Balanced Doshas (humours), healthy Agni, a good state of tissues lead to a balanced state of the senses, mind and soul, all of which leads to health.

Malas: Waste Products:

Malas are the waste products of our body and include urine, feces, mucus, and sweat. Eliminating waste is crucial to good health, but dosha imbalances stop the flow of the malas, creating a toxic internal environment. If you are not eliminating malas, it means you are accumulating ama somewhere in your system and you may have to undergo Ayurvedic Treatment to get rid of these toxins from your body.


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