Ayurvedic Measurements - #5917
I’ve recently started making Ayurvedic decoctions at home, and one thing that’s confusing me is understanding Ayurvedic measurements. A lot of the recipes I find online use terms like pala, karsha, and drona, but I have no idea what these mean in modern units like grams or milliliters. Is there a reliable way to convert Ayurvedic measurements into something I can use without guessing? Also, are Ayurvedic measurements universal across all texts, or do they vary depending on the author or region? I tried following a recipe for a herbal tea that mentioned "1 prastha" of water, but I couldn’t figure out how much that actually is, so I probably messed up the preparation. If Ayurvedic measurements are so precise, does it mean the effectiveness of the medicine depends on getting them exactly right? Lastly, where can I find a comprehensive guide to Ayurvedic measurements? Are there modern books or resources that explain this in detail? Or should I just rely on consulting an Ayurvedic practitioner to ensure I’m using the correct amounts?
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