Heat
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Heat is the transfer of energy generated by a temperature gradient. Heat is generally measured in joules, though calories and BTUs are also used as units.
Heat Attribute in Ayurvedic Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine
In Ayurvedic medicine heat/hot is one of the 20 attributes. Heat is the attribute of pitta dosha and also of agni. It is the opposite of cold-cool or vata, kapha and ama.
See Also
- radiant heat
- convection
- Pitta (fire and water elements) in Ayurvedic medicine
- 20 attributes or qualities or characteristics in Ayurvedic medicine