[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Science, technology and education](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science) › [Hindu Medicine](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.zimmer-1948) › c8.87 # Hindu Medicine c8.87 Hindu Medicine c8.87 - **Language:** English ### [c8.87](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.zimmer-1948.c8.87) When the three humors reside undisturbed in their three proper abiding places, the organism is supported by them, as a hut is supported by three pillars. Hence, some call the body the "three-pillared one." When they are disturbed, they bring about the destruction of the body. - [Previous: c8.86](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.zimmer-1948.c8.86) - [Next: c8.88](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.zimmer-1948.c8.88) - [Up: c8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.zimmer-1948.c8) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.zimmer-1948.c8.87](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.zimmer-1948.c8.87) · Pramāṇa