Malam: The waste and end products of digestion and metabolism. Many people are shy to discuss this topic, so I am taking that initiative to discuss it..
Malam in Ayurveda refers to the end products of digestion and metabolism that are excreted from the body. These include stool, urine, and sweat.
This is a vast topic and needs detailed explanations, I will try to compile it as a short article and later in the upcoming articles I will make detailed explanation of each “Malas”.
The proper formation and elimination of Malam are essential for maintaining health and balance. According to Dr. Varun Ram Raj, Malam is not just a waste, but a marker of the body’s digestive strength, metabolism, and dosha balance. Any impairment in the quality, quantity, or elimination of Malam can indicate an imbalance in the body.
As per Ayurveda, Purisha (stool), Mutra (urine), and Sweda (sweat) are considered the three main types of Malam. Each of these, when eliminated properly, ensures the health and stability of the body. Improper elimination causes various conditions, including piles, urinary infections, skin diseases, headaches, and joint pains.
In the case of digestive system related ailments causing mis-balances in the Malam, Dr. Varun Ram Raj emphasizes that maintaining proper Agni (digestive fire) and digestive system health are the key to the healthy formation and elimination of Malam. Maintaining a healthy physiology of the gut including the balance of all it’s associated organs play a major role keeping a healthy digestion. In case if Agni (digestive fire) is impaired, both Ama (end products of imapaired metabolism) and abnormal Malam are formed, leading to disease progression.
For regulating digestive system related Malam, Ayurveda suggests simple measures like proper hydration, fiber-rich food, regular physical activity, and the inclusion of digestion supporting spices like cumin, fennel, and coriander. Herbs like Triphala, Haritaki etc are traditionally used in the management of Malam -related disturbances. All these measures are taken after the proper assessment of the mis-balanced doshas. Malabhanadam (consumtipation) and Atisara (Diarhhoea) are two among the major health concern associated with the disgestive system. Ayurveda has great solutions in either of these conditions through following a diet, herbal intake regimen and Ayurvedic therapies. Ayurveda also has solutions in balancing the other “Malam” related misbalances which are associated with the urinary system and sweat inducing mechanism.
Howeve in any health conditions including digestive system related ailments, all herbs should be taken only after proper pulse diagnosis or observation-based diagnosis by an Ayurvedic doctor. This article is written only for an awareness pupose and do not support self-medication. Self-medication may lead to complications.
In case if you feel any abnormality in your bowel nature, sweat nature or urinary system nature , consult a doctor immediately, which will help in a fast cure of the mis-balances.
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