Pancha Mahabhuta (पञ्चमहाभूत)
According to Ayurveda all living and non-living things are constituted by five elements , namely –
- Akash ( Space)
- Vayu ( Air)
- Agni ( Fire)
- Jala / Ap (Water)
- Prithvi ( Earth)
These elements are present in different proportions in different structures and functions of the body as well.
reletion of the five elements to the three Doshas –
Akash , Vayu – Vata
Agni – Pitta
Jala, Prithvi – Kapha