Ayurvedic Term |
Explaination |
Abbyanga
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Daily Oil Massage to Increase Circulation, Decrease Dryness and Reduce Vata Aggravation.
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Abbyantar Snebana
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Internal Oleation. Part of Purvakarma (The Preparatory Procedures of Panchakarma),
It is Specifically Designed to Liquefy and Dislodge Ama From the Dhatus.
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Abortifacient
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An Agent That Causes Abortion
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Abscess
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A Swollen Area Accumulating Pus Within a Body Tissue
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Acne
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An Inflammatory Follicular, Papular and Pustluar Eruption Involving the Sebaceous
Aooaratus
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Adhmana
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Flatulent
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Agni
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The Element and Universal or ganizing Principle of Conversion, Light and Heat.
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Agni Swedana
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A Procedure Used to Promote Sweating and Dilation of Channels Through Heating the
Body.
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Agnidiptikara
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Gastric Stimulant
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Agnijanani/Vahnijanani
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Gastric Stimulant
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Agnimandandya/Vahnimandya
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Dyspepsia
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Agnirohini
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Plague
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Ahara
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The Ayurvedic Knowledge of Proper Diet. One of the Three Pillars of Ayurveda.
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Akash
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The Element and Universal or ganizing Principle of Space.
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Albuminuria
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Presence Ofalbumin in Urine
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Alexeteric
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Protective; Defensive; in Reference to Infectious Diseases; Antidotal
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Alexipharmac
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Antidotal
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Alochak Pitta
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The Metabolic Function Associated With the Eye.
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Aloopecia
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Baldness; Loss of Hair
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Ama
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The to xic Residue of Undigested Food That is the Source of Illness in the Body.
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Amamaruta/Ama-Vata
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Amenorrhoea
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Abnormal Absence of Menstruation
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Anaha
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Flatulence
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Anasaraca
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Accumulation of Fluid in Subcutaneous Connective Tissue
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Anorexia
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Loss of Appetite; Aversion to Food
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Anthelmintic
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Destroys or Expels Intestinal
Worms
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Antiarrythmic
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Combating Irregularity of the Heartbeat
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Anticephalagic
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Headache Relieving
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Antidotal
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Counteracts Poison
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Antifebrile
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Relieving Fever
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Antilithic
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Preventing the Formation of Calculi or Promoting Their Dissolution
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Antiodontalgic
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Relieving to othache
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Antiperiodic
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Preventing Reoccurrence of a Disease or a Symptom
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Antipyretic
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Reducing Fever
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Antirheumatic
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Preventive or Curative of Rheumatism
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Anuloman
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The Aspect of Gastrointestinal Vitality Concerned With Proper Elimination.
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Anuwasan Basti
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An Oil, Basti, Which is Meant to Be Retained in the
Colon
For a Long Time.
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Apana Vayu
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The Sub-Dosha of Vata Which Governs the Elimination of Waste.
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Aperient
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Mild Purgative
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Aphrodisiac
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Arousing Sexual Desire
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Aphthous
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Relating to Minute Ulceration on Mucous Membrane With Grey or White Exudate in or
al Cavity
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Arocaka
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Anorexia
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Arsah
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Piles;Hemorrhoid
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Asanas
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Hatha Yoga Postures Designed to Refine Physiological Functioning.
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Asasmya-Indriyarthe-Samyog
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The Improper Uses of the Senses.
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Ascities
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Abnormal Accumulation of Serous Fluid in Peritoneal Cavity
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Asepasamana
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Anticonvulsant
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Asma
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The Universal Intelligence of Nature. Also Known as Param Atma.
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Asmari
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Urinary Calculi
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Asradosa
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Dyscrasia
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Asraghna/Asranut
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That Which Cures Dyscrasia
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Asrk
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Blood
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Asthenia
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Weakness; Debility
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Asthi
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The Dhatsu or Bodily Tissue of the Bone.
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Atilekhana
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Excessive Reduction of the Body Weight
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Atisara
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Diarrhea
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Atistambha
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Hemostatic
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Aupasargikameha
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Gonorrhea
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Aushadbi
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The Ayurvedic Management of Disease. One of the Three Pillars of Ayurveda.
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Avapidana Nasya
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Herbal Mixtures Crushed and Squeezed into the Nostrils.
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Avasadan
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A Drug That Causes Depression in Body and Mind
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Avidahi
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Digestive
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Avsya
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That Which Diminishes Lobido
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Ayurveda
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The Science of Life, the Oldest Health-Care Science Known to Man.
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Baaddhamootraghna
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That Which Relieves Anurea
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Badakandinee
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With Firm/Strong Rhizomes
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Bahya Snehana
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External OleationUsed During Purakarma (The Preparatory Procedures of Panchakarma),
Specifically Designed to Liquefy and Dislodge Ama From the Dhatus.
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Bajikaran
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Aphrodisiac
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Bala
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Refers to the Tenacity and Capacity to Survive Under Adverse Environmental Conditions
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Balabuddhivivardhine
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A Promoter of Muscle Strength, Resistance to Disease, and Intellect
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Balakara
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Promoter of Physical Strength and Resistance
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Balamedhonolarvardhini
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Promoter of Strength, Intellect and Digestive Power
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Balaprada
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That Which Gives Strength and Resistance to Disease
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Balva
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Tonic
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Balya
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This Term Carries Two Meanings, Viz., Muscular Strength and to ne as Could Be Judged
From One's Capacity to Perform Physical Work; and Resistance to Disease, Decay and
Degeneration; Resistance to Disease Has Two Aspects, Viz., Combatting the Virulence
of the Disease and the Capacity to Inhibit or Neutralize the Cause of the Disease
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Bashpa Swedana
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Steam Bath. Art of the Preparatory Procedures of Panchakarma Specifically Used to
Dilate the Shratas or Channels of the Body to Facilitate the Removal of Ama.
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Basti
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Theraputic Purification and Rejuvenation of the Colon One of the Five Main Procedures
of Panchakarma.
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Bhagandaraghna
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Useful in the Treatment of Fistula-in-Ano
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Bhagnasandhanakrt
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That Which Promotes
Union
of Fractures
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Bheda
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The Sixth Stage of DiseaseManifestation Characterized by Complications.
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Bhedana
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Purgation
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Bhedana
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Strong Purgative
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Bhedi
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Cathartic
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Bhootaghna, Bhootaapaha
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With Psychoactive And/Or Antimicrobial Action
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Bhrajak Pitta
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The Metabolic Function Associated With the Skin.
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Bhrama
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Vertigo
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Bhramahara
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That Which Promotes Clarity of Mind and Dispels Confusion
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Bhrimhana, Brinhan
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That Which Promotes the Body Bulk
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Bhringaara
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That Which Blackens the Hair
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Bhusas
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The Five Elements.
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Bhutagraha
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Mental Disease
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Bhutaraksakara
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ThatWhich Cures Psychic Disorder
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Brihatkushtaghna
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Antileprotic
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Bruhan Nasya
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Medicated Oil Introduced Into the Nostrils to Nourish Both the Senes and the Brain.
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Buddhiprada
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That Which Promotes the Intellectual Faculties
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Caksusya
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Beneficial For Eyes
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Chakshusraavahara
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That Which Relieves Ocular Discharges
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Chandan Bala Oil
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Medicated Oil Used in Bahya Snehana to Pacify Pitta Dosha.
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Chandanagandha
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That Which Smells Like the Sandalwood
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Charaka
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The or iginal Commentator on Ayurveda, Considered to Be the Father of Ayurveda.
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Charaka Samhita
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The First and Most Authoritative Commentary on Ayurveda.
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Chardi
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Vomiting/Emisis
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Chardi
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Vomiting/Emisis
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Chardighna, Chardishamani
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Anti-Emetic
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Charmakantaka
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A Skin Disease
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Chaturhikavishamajwaranaashini
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Antimalarial (Particularly Against Quartan Fever)
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Chedini
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Expectorant
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Daahahara, Daahashamanee
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Refrigerant, Relieves Burning Sensation
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Dadrughna
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Indicated in Scaly and Exudative Affections of the Skin
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Dadrupaamaahara
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Indicated in Scaly and Exudative Affections of the Skin
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Dal
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Split Yellow Mung Lentil Soup.
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Dantarogaghna
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Effective in Dental Diseases
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Dantya
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That Which Promotes the Health of the Teeth
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Dardhyakara
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Invigorating
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Dasha Prasaman
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Refrigerant; a Drug That Cures the Burning Sensation of the Body or Which Cools
the Body
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Deepan
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The Aspect of Gastrointestinal Vitality Concerned With Promoting Strong Digestive
Fire.
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Deepanapaachana
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A Gastric Stimulant and Digestant
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Deepyaka, Dipana
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That Which Improves Digestion
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Dhaatupushitara
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That Which Nourishes the Body Tissue
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Dhaatupushitivardhaka
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Nutrient Tissue Homolog Which Nourishes the Tissue
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Dharma
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Lifes Purpose.
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Dhatu Agni
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The Metabolic FunctionAssociated With Each of the Seven Dhatus.
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Dhatus
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The Seven Retainable Substances or Structures of the Body. Bodily Tissues.
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Dhi
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Intellect.The Aspect of Sattva That Imparts the Ability to Conceive and Imagine.
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Dhruti
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The Positive Aspect of Rajas That Imparts the Ability to Implement Creative Thought.
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Dinacharya
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Daily Behavioral Guidelines For Maintaining Ideal Health.
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Dipanapacana
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Which Stimulates the Factors of Gastro Intestinal Digestion
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Dipani
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Gastric Stimulant
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Dosha
|
The Functional Intelligence Within the Human Body Responsible For All Physiological
and Psychological Processes.
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Dosha Gati
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The Twice Daily Movement That Each Dosha Follows From the Hollow Structures of the
Gastrointestinal Tract to the Thicker Structures of Dhatus and Back Again. Also
the Movement of the Doshas From Their Seats in the Gi Tract
to Their Nearest or ifice.
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Drava Swedana
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The Use of Hot Baths to promote Sweating.
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Dughaanika
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With Milky Latex
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Durjara
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That Which is Difficult to Digest
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Durnama
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Piles/Hemorrhoid
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Dustakautilya
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That Which Cures Psychic Disorder
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Dwandaj
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A Condition Where Two Doshas Have An Equally Dominant Influence in a Persons Prakruit
or Constitutional Make-Up.
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Gada
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Disease
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Gadamala
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Scrofula
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Galagandahara
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Indicated in Glandular Swellings of the Ventral Part of the Neck (Goiter)
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Galagandahari
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That Which Cures Goitre
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Gandamaalahara,Gandaari
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Indicated in Glandular Swellings in the Neck Region
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Gandush
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Gargling With a Warm Saline Solution.
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Gara
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Poison
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Garala
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Poison
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Garavishahara
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That Which is Said to Neutralize Noxious or Poisonous Potions
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Garbhaantaka,Garbhapaatakara
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Abortifacient
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Garbhaashayasamshodhani
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Said to Cleanse the Uterus
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Garbhapatana
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That Which Induces Abortion
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Garbhapatini
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Abortifacient
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Garbhaposakrt
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That Which Nourishes Fetus
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Garbhasamsthapana
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That Which Prevents Abortion
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Garbhasaya Samaka
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Uterine Sedative
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Garbhasraavahara
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Anti-Abortifacient
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Garbhasthaapana
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That Which Promotes Conception (Pregnancy)
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Garvasaya Samkochaka
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Ecbolic; a Drug That Causes Contraction of the Uterus.
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Gati
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Mobility.
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Geru
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Heavy; That Which is Digested Slowly
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Ghee
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Clarified Butter.
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Gl0ssary of Medical
|
Terms
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Glani
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Fatigue
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Gobhee, Gojee, Gojhwa
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Having Leaves Which are Rough Like the Cow's to ngue
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Graahi
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That Which Binds the Bowel (Astringent)
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Grahaghna
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Useful in Psychiatric Involvement
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Grahanirogaraha, Grahanirogaghna
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Indicated in Malabsorption Syndrome/Chronic Amebiasis Colitis
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Grantighna
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That Which Cures Glandular Enlargement
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Gudaartihara
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That Which Relieves Rectal Pain
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Gudabhramshara
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Indicated in Prolapse of the Rectum
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Gudakeelakahara
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Indicated in Hemorrhoids, Rectal Polyp
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Gulmaghna, Gulmahara
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Tumor-Like Conditions of the Abdomen
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Gunas
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The Three Phases of Activity in Creation as Well as the Three Qualities of the Mind.
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Hidmanaashaka, Hikkaghna, Hikkaashamana
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Indicated in Hiccough
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Hikka
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Hiccup
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Hridaya
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Cardiac to nic
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Hridayaavasaadaka
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Cardiac Depressant
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Hridrogaghna, Hridrogahara
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Indicated in Heart Diseases
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Hridrogashamana
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Indicated as a Palliative in Heart Diseases
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Indriyas
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The Five Senses.One of the Four Components of Ayu.
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Jaggery
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Dried, Unprocessed Sugarcane Juice.
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Jala
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The Element and Universal or ganizing Principle of Liquidity and Coheson. Also Known
as the Water Element.
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Jalagardabha
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Pimples
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Jalodaranaashanee
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Useful in Treatment of Ascites
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Jantughna, Jantunaashanee
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Anthelminitic, Antimicrobial
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Jarana
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Digestion
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Jathara Agni
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The Digestive Fire, Located in the Intestinal Tract.
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Jeernajwarahara
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Useful in the Treatment of Chronic Fevers
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Jiva Atma
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The Individual Soul.One of the Four Components of Ayu.
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Jiwaniya
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A Drug Which Improves Vitality of the Body
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Jwaraghna,Jwarahara, Jwaravega, Naashaka
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Antipyretic and Febrifuge
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Kaamalaghna,Kaamalaahara
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That Which Cures Jaundice
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Kaasaghna,Kaasahara
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Antitussive
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Kaasapeenasahara
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Indicated in Chronic Bronchitis and Rhinitis
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Kaataashobhinee
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That Which Makes Women Look Beautiful
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Kal Basti
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A Basti That is Administered At a Specific Time For Maximum Effect.
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Kalihaaree
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That Which Eliminates the Vitiated Doshas
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Kamala
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Jaundice
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Kandoohara,Kandooghna
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Indicated in Skin Conditions Associated With Itching
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Kandu/Kanduti
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Pruritus
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Kandughan
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Antipyretic; a Drug That Cures Itching Sensation
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Kantharogavinaashani, Kantharogahara
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That Which Cures Throat Disorders
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Kanthashodhana
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That Which Cleanses the Throat
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Kanthashoolashodhana
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That Which Relieves Throat Pain
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Kapaalaviscarpaghna
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Indicated in Erysipelas of the Scalp
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Kapha
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The Dosha or Functional Intelligence Within the Body Governing Cohesion, Liquidity
and Growth.
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Kaphaateesaaraghna
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That Which Cures Diarrhea Produced by Kapha
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Kaphajwarahara,Kaphajwaraghna
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That Which Cures Fever Caused by Kapha
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Kaphakaashara
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That Which Cures Cough or iginating From Kapha
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Kaphapittajwaraghna
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That Which Cures Fever involving Kapha and Pitta
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Kaphapittashamana
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That Which Relieves the Kapha Pitta Dosha
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Kaphashophahara
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Cures Edema Produced by Kapha
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Kaphodarahara
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Cures Abdominal Disease Produced by Kapha
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Kaphonmaadaghna
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Cures Insanity Produced by Kapha
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Kapikachhu
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An Herb Used to Improve the Function of Shukra Dhatu.
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Karma
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An Action or Procedure Used in Panchakarma Therapy.
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Karma Basti
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A Month-Long Basti Regimen Administered to Treat Vata-Related Disorders.
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Karnaartihara,Karnashoolaghna
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That Which Relieves Pain in the Ear
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Karnanaadaghna
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That Which Relieves Tinnitus
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Karnapidakaghna
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That Which is Indicated in the Treatment of Furuncles in the Ear
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Karnapooyaharam
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Indicated in Otorrhea
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Kashaaya
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Astringent
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Katti Basti
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An External, Localized Application of Medicated Oil Used in the Region of
the Back.
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Katu
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Pungent or Bitter in Taste
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Kaval Dharan
|
Gargle
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Kaya Kalpa
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Ancient Rejuvenation Procedure.
|
Keetamaaraka
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Anthelmintic, Insecticidal
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Kesya
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Hairtonic
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Khinihee
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Indicated in the Healing of Ulcers
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Kichari
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A Mixture of Basmati Rice and Split Yellow Mung Dal Used to Cleanse and Balance
the Doshas During Panchakarma Therapy.
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Kiraatakita
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Intensely Bitter
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Kolam
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Having a Sour Taste
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Kotha Prasaman
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Antiseptic
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Krchra/Mutrakchra
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Dysuria
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Krimidoshara,Krimidoshanaashanee
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Indicated in to xic Conditions Arising on Account of Insects, Worms or Microbes
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Krimighna
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Anthelmintic, Antimicrobial, Disinfectant
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Krimihara, Krimighna, Kriminsorka
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Vermicidal/Anthelmintic/Antimicrobial
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Kshataghna
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Indicated in Trauma
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Kshatakshayashamanee
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Indicated in a Wasting Disease Associated With Injury
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Ksheer Basti
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A Medicated Milk Decoction Administered Through the Rectum Which Nourished All the
Dhatus of the Body.
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Kshutshamani
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That Which Alleviates Hunger
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Ksya
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Emaciation
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Kukshishoolahara
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Indicated in Abdominal Colic
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Kushalee
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That Which Promotes "Health" (Well-Being)
|
Kushtaghna
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Indicated in Skin Diseases
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Laghu
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Light, Easy to Digest
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Lekhana Basti
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A Strong, Penetrating, Cleansingbasti, Used Specifically to Reduce Kapha Dosha and
Meda Dhatu.
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Lekhani,Lekhan
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That Which Aids in Reducing Corpulence
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LichenPlanus Syndrome
|
A Skin Disease.
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Lochinee
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Soothing to the Eye
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Maamsakara
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That Which Promotes Muscle Growth
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Maarkava
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Indicated in the Treatment of Graying of the Hair
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Mada
|
Intoxication
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Madana
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That Which Intoxicates or Exhilarates
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Madhudruma
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Refers to Sweetness of All Parts of the Tree
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Madhumehaghna
|
Antidiabetic (Hypoglycemic)
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Mahaakleetaanika
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Indicated in the Treatment of Impotence
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Mahaakushtaghna
|
Antileprotic
|
Mahabhutas
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The Universal or ganizing Principles Which Structure and Govern All Physical Phenomena.
|
Maharanayana Oil
|
A Medicated Oil Used in Bahya Snehana (The External Oleaton Procedures of Purvakarma)
Specifically to Pacify Kapha Dosha.
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Majja
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The Dhatu or Bodily Tissue of Bone Marrow. Also, the Term Used to Describe the Bone
Marrow Fat Used on Occasion in Abyantar Snehana (Internal Oleation).
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Mala
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The Natural Metabolic by -Products Which are Always Eliminated From the Body.
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Malamootrasamshodhaka
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That Which Aids in the Elimination of Body Wastes Including Feces and Urine
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Malapaatana
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Aids in the Elimination of Body Wastes, Including the Feces
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Malapaatana
|
Constipation
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Mamsa
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The Dhatu or Bodily Tissue of Muscle.
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Manas
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The Mind.One of the Four Components of Ayu.
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Manda
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Rice Water.The First Meal Eaten After Panchakarma.
|
Mandagni
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Having Deficient Digestive Power
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Marma
|
Sensitive Points Which Represent a Greater Concentration of the Body's Vital Force
in That Area.
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Marsha Nasya
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A Small Self-Administered Oil Basti That Can Be Used At Any Time of the Day, Most
Commonly Used to Reduce the Vata-Aggravating Effects of Travel, Exercise and Stress.
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Meda
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The Dhatu or Bodily Tissue of Fat (Adipose Tissue).
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Medhya
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That Which Promotes Intelligence
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Medhya,Medhakara, Medhyakara
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That Which Promotes Memory and Intellect; Brain to nic.
|
Medohara,Medoghna
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Causes Reduction of Obesity
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Meha
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Polyuria
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Mehaghna
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That Which Relieves Polyurea
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Mohanaashinee
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Used in Treatment of the Treatment of Delusion
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Mootradoshahara
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That Which Causes Urinary Disorders
|
Mootrakrichrahara
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Indicated in Dysurea
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Mootrala, Mutral
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Diuretic
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Mootrashodhani
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That Which Cleanses the Urine
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Mootravardhana
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That Which Promotes Micturition
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Mootravirechanee
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That Which Promotes Increased Micturition
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Mridurechaka,Mirdurechana
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Laxative (Mild Purgative)
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Mukharookshaghna,Muklashoshahara
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That Which Relieves Dryness of the Mouth
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Mukharukhara
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That Which Relieves Pain TheOral Cavity
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Mukhashodhanee
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That Which Cleanses the Mouth
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Mukhasosa
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Xerostomia
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Muklaroganaashani
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Indicated in the Treatment of Diseases of the or al Cavity
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Mutraghatahara
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That Which Cure Anuria
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Mutrala
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Diuretic
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Nadi Swedana
|
Localized, Penetrating Steam Administered Specifically to the Joints and Spinal
Area During Purvakarma.
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Nadis
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Very Fine Shrotas or Channels of the Body.
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Nasya
|
Errhine; a Drug Which Promotes Nasal Discharge
|
Nasya
|
The Theraputic Cleansing of the Head and Neck Region. One of the Five Purificatory
Procedures of Panchakarma.
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Netra Basti
|
An External, Localized Application of Medicated Ghee Around the Eyes Used to Nourish
the Eyes, Reduce Eye Strain and Improve Vision.
|
Netra Tarpana
|
Same as Netra Basti.
|
Netraogahara,Netrarogaghna
|
Indicated in the Treatment of Eye Diseases
|
Netravikaarashamanee
|
Palliative in Eye Disorders
|
Netravranahara
|
Indicated in Ulcerative Conditions of the Eye
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Netrya
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Beneficial to the Eyes
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Nidraanaashanee
|
That Which Causes Insomnia
|
Nidrajanan
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Hypnotic; a Drug That Brings Sleep
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Nirama
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Free From Undigested Material
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Nirooha Basti
|
A Large, Herbalized Decoction Administered Into the Colon to Remove to xins and
Wastes From the Body.
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Niruha Vasti
|
A Simple Enema Free From Oil or With Very Little Oil
|
Ojakshaya
|
Depletion of Ojas.
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Ojas
|
The Most Refined Product of Dhatu Metabolism Which Controls the Body's Immune Function.
|
Paachana, Paachani
|
Digestive
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Paandughna, Paanduhara
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Antianemic
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Paashaanabhdea
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That Which Breaks Stones
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Pachak Pitta
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The Metabolic Function Occurring in the Small Intestine.
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Pachampacha
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That Which Promotes Digestion
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Pachau
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The Aspect of Gastrointestinal Vitality Concerned With Improving Digeston and Metabolism.
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Pakwashaya Gata Basti
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Basti Administered Throught the Rectum. the Main Type of Basti Used in Panchakarma.
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Palankasha
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That Which Reduces the Body Bolk (Particularly the Body Fat)
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Palitapaha
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That Which Aggravates Pitta
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Panchakarma
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The Five Major Purificatory Procedures and Adjunct Therapies For Purifying and Rejuvenating
the Body.
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Panchamahabhuta
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The Theory of the Five Elements.
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Panchendriya Vardhan Oil
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Oil Used in Nasya to Nourish Sensory Functioning.
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Param Asma
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The Universal Intelligence of Nature.
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Parinam
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The Negative Effects of the Seasons on the Body. the Third Major Cause of Disease
After Pragya Aparadha and Astmya-Indriyartha-Samyog.
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Parjuna
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That Which Promotes Health
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Paryushit
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Food That No Longer Contains Vital Force or Prana.
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Paschatkarma
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The Post-Procedures of Panchakarma Therapy.
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Peenasaghna,Peenasanaashine
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Indicated in the Treatment of Chronic Rhinitis
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Peya
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Rice Soup.The Second Meal Eaten After the Main Procedures of Panchakarma Have Been
Administered.
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Pichumarda
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A Cure For Skin Diseases
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Pinda Swedana
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A Fomentation Procedure Performed With a Bolus of Rice and a Hot Milk Decoction
to to nify the Muscles and Improve the Circulation.
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Pipaasashamani
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That Which Relieves Polydypsia
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Pishinchbali
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A Vigorous Herbal Massage Using a Bolus of Rice and a Large Amount of Oil to Improve
the Mobility of Muscles and Ligaments.
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Pitta
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The Dosha or Functional Intelligence Within the Body Governing All Metabolic Processes.
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Pitta Sarak
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Cholagogue; a Drug That Causes Secretion of Bile
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Pittaateesaaraghna
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Indicated in Diarrhea Due to Pitta (Enteritis)
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Pittajwaraghna
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Indicated in the Treatment of Fever Due to Pitta
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Pittashamana
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Antibilious
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Pleeharogaghna, Pleehodarahara
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Indicated in Splenomegaly
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Pliha
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S[Leenomegaly
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Pradara
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Leucorrhoea
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Pradaraghna
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Antileucorrhis
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Pragya Apradha
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The Mistake of the Intellect.Considered by Ayurveda to Be the Foremost Cause of
Disease.
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Prakopa
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The Second Stage of Disease Manifestation Characterized by Provocation or Aggravation
of Ama At Its Site of or igin (In the Gi Tract).
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Prakruti
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The Inherent Balance of Doshas That is Most Beneficial to One's Life. the Constitution
We are Born With.
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Prameha
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Polyuria
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Pramehaghna,Pramehashamana
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Relieves Polyurea (Diabetes)
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Prana
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Life-Force or Vital Force.
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Prana Vayu
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The Sub-Dosha of Vata Which Governs Sensory Functions and the Intake of Prana, Water
and Food.
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Pranayama
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An Alternate Nostril Breathing Exercise Which Increases the Intake of Prana. One
of the Three Exercises of Vyayama.
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Prapaka Metabolism
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The Three Transient Phases of Digeston that take Plac in the Gastrointestinal Tract. |
Prasara
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The Third Stage of Disease Manifestation Characterized by the Migration of Ama From
Its Site of or igin (In the Gi Tract).
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Prati Marsha Nasya
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Repeated Application of Medicated Oil to the Nostrils With the Tip of the Little
Finger to Soothe Dry Mucous Membranes and to Protect Against Airborne Allergens.
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Prativisha
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An Antidote For Poisons
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Pravaahikaghna
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Antidysenteric
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Prithvi
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The Element and Universal or ganizing Principle of Form and Structure. Also Commonly
Known as the Earth Element.
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Prtisyaya
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Nasal Catarah
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Punarnavaa
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Self-Renewing, Rejuvenating
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Purvakarma
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The Set of Procedures Used to Prepare a Person For the Main Purificatory Procedures
of Panchakarma.
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Puttihar
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Deodorants; a Drug Which Causes Purification
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Rajas
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The Active Phase of the Mind.It Imparts Motivation and Initiative to the Mind. Also
One of the Three Gunas or Phases of Activity in Creation.
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Rajasic
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Pertaining to the Qualities of Rajas.
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Rakta
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The Dhatu or Bodily Tissue of Blood.
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Rakta Bhar Vardhak
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A Vasoconstrictor
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Raktaateesaarashamana
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Palliative in Hemorrhagic Dysentery
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Raktakrit
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Hematinic
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Raktamokshana
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Theraputic Withdrawal of Blood.One of the Five Major Purificatory Procedures of
Panchakarma.
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Raktapitta
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Hemorrhage Diseases
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Raktapittaghna
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Indicated in the Therapy of Hemorrhagic Diathesis
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Raktapittashamana
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Palliative in Hemorrhagic Diathesis
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Raktapittastambhana
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Hemostatic
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Raktarodhakara
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Styptic
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Raktashodhaka,Rakata Sodhak
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That Which Purifies the Blood
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Raktasravahara
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That Which Arrest Hemorrhage
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Raktastambhani, Rakta Stambhan
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That Which Promotes Clotting
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Raktatisara
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Blood Dysentery
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Raktavardhaka
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Menatinic
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Raktavikaarashamani
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Indicated in Hematological Disorders
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Raktotklishta
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Blood Disintegration (Hemolysis?)
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Ranjak Pitta
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The Metabolic Function Associated With the Liver.
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Rasa
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The Dhatu of Bodily Tissue of Plasma or Nutrient-Fluid. Also Refers to the Three
Categories of Taste.
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Rasaayana, Rasaayanee
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Rejuvenator
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Rasaayani
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Lymphatics
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Rasayana
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One of the Branches of Ayurvedic Science Having to Do With Rejuvenation.
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Rasayana
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Rejuvenating
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Rasayana Basti
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A Type of Basti Which Has a Rejuvenative Influence on All the Dhatus.
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Recani
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Purgative
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Rechana
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Purgation
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Rechani
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Purgative
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Rochaka
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That Which Promotes Taste and Appetite Improvement
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Rochana
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Stomachic
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Rochinee
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That Which Promotes Wound Healing
|
Ropana
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Purgative
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Ruchya
|
An Appetizer
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Rucya
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Appetizing
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Rujaapaha
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Analgesic
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Rutucharya
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The Diet and Lifestyle Regimen Prescribed by Vihara to Take Into Account the Impact
of Each of the Seasons on the Body.
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Sadhak Pitta
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The Metabolic Function Which Controls the Neuropeptides in the Brain as Well as
Mental Processes.
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Saindhava
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Black Salt.
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Sama
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With Anadoshas, Immature Dishas Dhatus, and Mala
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Samagni
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Normal Digestive Power
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Samana Vayu
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The Sub-Dosha of VataWhich Governs the Metabolism and Distribution of Nutrients
in the Body.
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Samgrahi
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Astringent
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Samsarajana Karma
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The Graded Administration of Diet. One of the Post-Procedures of Panchakarma Concerned
With Strengthening the Debilitated Digestive Fire.
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Samsarjana
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To Bring to the Normal Diet
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Sanchaya
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The First Stage of Disease Manifestation Characterized the Accumulation of Ama in
the Gastrointestinal Tract.
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Sangraahi
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That Which Binds the Bowels (Usually An Astringent)
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Sanipataja
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All "Dosha" Mixed to gether
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Sannipaatajwarahara
|
Indicated in Highly to xic Fevers (Pneumonia, Typhoid, Meningitis, Etc.)
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Santarpana
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Palatable
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Sara
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Laxative (Mild Purgative)
|
Sarkararh
|
Urinary Calculi
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Sarnsana
|
A Simple Purgative
|
Sarpadashtavishaghna
|
Antidote For Poisoning by Snake Bites
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Sattva
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The Creative Phase of the Mind.The Quality That Imparts Curiosity, Inspiraton and
Creativity to the Mind. One of the Three Gunas or Phases of Activity in Creation.
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Sattvic
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Pertaining to the Qualities of Sattva.
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Semshamana
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Palliative
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Semsodhan
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Curative
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Shamana Basti
|
A Theraputic Administration of Medicated Oil or Decoction Through the Rectum to
Reduce Irritation in the Colon
|
Shamana Chikitsa
|
One of the Two Primary Methods of Disease Management Whose Purpose is Only to Palliate
the Symptoms of Disease.
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Shamana Nasya
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A Theraputic Administration of Herbalized Oil Into the Nostrils to Soothe the Sinus
Zone.
|
Sharira
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The Human Body.One of the Four Components of Ayu.
|
Sharkaraanivaarana
|
Hypoglycemic
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Sharkaraashmareenaashaka
|
Indicated in the Treatment of Urinary Gravel Grave.
|
Shat Kriya Kal
|
The Six Stages of Disease Manifestation.
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Sheetanut
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That Which Lowers the Body Temperature and Produces Chills
|
Shiro Basti
|
Medicated Oil Administered to Head Which Improves Prana and Sensory Functioning.
|
Shiro Virechan
|
Errhine, Snuff
|
Shirodhara
|
One of the Adjunct Procedures of Purvakarma Designed to Calm the Mind and Pacify
Vata in the Central Nervous System.
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Shirodhara
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Indicated in the Treatment of Cranial Diseases
|
Shirovirechana
|
Theraputic Cleansing of Head and Neck Region. Also Called Nasya, It is One of the
Five Main Purificatory Procedures of Panchakarma.
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Shodhana Basti
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A Theraputic Administration of Medicated Decoctions to Cleanse the Colon of to xic
Substances and Waste Products.
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Shodhana Chikitsa
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One of the Two Primary Methods of Disease Management Whose Focus is to Eliminate
the Source of Disease.
|
Shodhana Nasya
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A Theraputic Administration of Medicated Oil Into the Nostrils to Eliminate to xins
From the Paranasal Sinus Zone.
|
Shodhaneeya
|
That Which Cleanses and Eliminates
|
Shoola Prasaman
|
Analgesic
|
Shoolaghna, Shoolanaashanee. Shoolaapaha
|
Said to Cure Colic (Generally Abdominal)
|
Shoshaghna
|
Anticachectic
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Shothaghna,Shophaghna
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Anti-Edematous/Antidropsy
|
Shristavinmootrakara
|
That Which Increases the Quantity of Stools and Urine
|
Shrotas
|
The Gross and Subtle Channels of the Body.
|
Shuklaprada,Shukrapravardhaka
|
Spermatogenic
|
Shukra
|
The Male and Female Reproductive Tissue of the Body.
|
Shukrakrit,Shukrala
|
Spermatogenic
|
Shvasahar
|
Antihistaminic, Bronchial, Antispasmodic
|
Shwaasaghna,Shwaasahara
|
Antispasmodic, Antidyspnoic
|
Shwaasahita
|
Useful in the Treatment of Dyspnea
|
Shwaasashamana
|
That Which Relieves Dyspnea
|
Shwaaskaasahara
|
Antidyspnoic and Antitussive
|
Shwetakushtaghna
|
Indicated in the Treatment of Leucoderma (Vitiligo)
|
Shwitraghna,Shwitrahara
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Indicated in the Treatment of Vitiligo or Leucoderma
|
Smriti
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Memory.More Specifically, the Positive Aspect of Tamas That Imparts the Ability
to Remember Those Things That are Beneficial For Our Lives.
|
Smritiprada,Smritivardhakara
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That Which Promotes Memory and Intellect; Brain to nic.
|
Snaayurogaghna
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Indicated in the Treatment of Diseases of the Ligaments, Tendons, Etc.
|
Snehana
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Oleation
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Snigdha
|
Unctuous
|
Snodhana
|
Radical Elimination/Purification
|
Somarogaghna
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Indicated in the Treatment of Somaroga (Variously Interpreted as Gynecological,
Hormonal, or Metabolic Disease)
|
Sotha
|
Edema
|
Sphotajanak
|
Vesicant
|
Srotovishoshan
|
Purifier of Channels and Tracts
|
Stanya
|
Galactogogue
|
Stanyadaa,Stanayavardhani
|
That Which Promotes the Secretion of Breast Milk
|
Stanyajanaka,Stanyakari
|
Galactogogue
|
Stanyanaashini
|
That Which Inhibits the Secretion of Breast Milk
|
Sthana Samshraya
|
The Fourth Stage of Disease Manifestation Characterized by Augmentation of the Disease
Process.
|
Stombhan
|
A Drug That Causes Constipation
|
Streepushpajananee
|
Emmenagogue
|
Sudravardhana
|
Spermatopoitic
|
Sula
|
Colic
|
Surya Namaskar
|
Sun Salutation in Hatha Yoga Asanas.
|
Susbruta
|
One of the Main Commentators of Ayurvedic Science After Charaka, Whose Focus Was
Surgical Procedures and Purification of the Blood.
|
Susbruta Sambita
|
Susbruta Commentary on Ayurveda.
|
Svadu
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Madhurarasa
|
Svasa
|
Dyspnea
|
Svayathuhantri
|
That Which Cures Edema
|
Swedahara
|
That Which Inhibits Perspiration
|
Swedakari,Swedajanana, Svedana
|
Diaphoretic
|
Swedana
|
One of the Two Main Purvakarmas (Preparatory Procedures of Panchakarma) Whose Purpose
is to Dilate the Channels of the Body So That the Doshas Can Easily Transport the
Dislodged Ama Back to the Gi Tract For Elimination.
|
Swedopaga,Swedya
|
That Which Promotes Diaphoresis
|
Taila
|
Oil.
|
Takta Bhar Samak
|
A Vasodilator
|
Tamas
|
The Phase in the Mind That Brings Activity to An End. It Imparts Dullness and Inertia
to the Mind and Causes a Loss of Knowingness.One of the Three Gunas or Phase of
Activity in Creation.
|
Tamasic
|
Pertaining to the Quality of Tamas.
|
Tapa Swedana
|
The Application of Dry Heat to the Body to Reduce Inflammation and Congestion in
the Joints.
|
Teekshna
|
Acute/Pungent
|
Tikshahni
|
Excessive Digestive Power
|
Tikta
|
Bitter
|
Tikta Ghrita
|
Medicated Ghee With a Predominantly Bitter Taste Used in Abyantar Snehana (Internal
Oleation) to Remove Ama From the Dhatus.
|
Til Oil
|
Sesame Oil.
|
Timirahara, Timiraghn
|
That Which is Said to Cure Cataracts
|
Triphala
|
A Laxative, Combination of Three Fruits.
|
Trishnaahara,Trishnaghna,Trishnaapaha
|
That Which Relieves Thirst
|
Tuvara
|
Astringent
|
Tvacya
|
Beneficial For Skin
|
Tvagdosa
|
Cutaneous Affection
|
Twagrogaghna
|
Said to Cure Various Skin Disorders
|
Udaavartaghna
|
Said to Relieve Retention of Urine, Feces, and Flatus
|
Udana Vayu
|
One of the Sub-Doshas of Vayu Which Governs Strength, Speech and the Elimination
of Carbon Dioxide.
|
Udarashoolahara
|
Indicated in Abdominal Colic
|
Udvartana
|
A Type of Theraputic Massage Using Powder Instead of Oil to Reduce Meda Dhatu and
Excess Kapha.
|
Unmaadahara
|
That Which is Said to Cure Insanity
|
Unmatta
|
That Which Induces Psychotropic Effects (I.E., Stimulates the Central Nervous System)
|
Upanaha Swedana
|
A Theraputic Application of Warm, Medicated Poultices Used to Treat Arthritis.
|
Ura Basti
|
Medicated Oils That are Retained on the Chest and Heart Area to Reduce Congestion.
|
Uraraghna, Udararogaghna
|
Said to Cure Abdominal Diseases
|
Urdhaobhag Har
|
A Drug That Cleanses the Upper Portion of the Body by Throwing Out Waste Through
the Upper Passage, Viz., the Mouth and Nose
|
Uskleshana Basti
|
Theraputic Administraton of Medicated Decoctions Through the Rectum to Promote Secretions
in the Colon Which Liquefy and Expel Ama and Waste Material.
|
Utkleshashamana
|
That Which Relieves Nausea or Retching
|
Vaajeekara
|
Aphrodisiac
|
Vaataghna
|
Indicated in Diseases of the Nervous System
|
Vaataghni, Vaatapotha
|
Anti-Vaatic
|
Vaataraktaghna
|
Useful in the Treatment of Gout-Like Conditions
|
Vaatavedanaahara
|
Antineuralgic
|
Vagabhata
|
A Major Commentator on Ayurvedic Science After Charaka and Susbruta.
|
Vaidya
|
An Ayurvedic Physician.
|
Vaishamya
|
The ProportionateInfluence of the Doshas That Allows Us to Perceive the Predominance
of One Over the Others.
|
Vajirarana Basti
|
A Basti Which Promotes Vigor and Vitality. Also Used to Enhance Fertility.
|
Vaktrajadyanisudani
|
That Which Cures Dysarthria
|
Valaasahara
|
That Which Relieves Edema
|
Valasa
|
Consumption
|
Valya
|
Invigorating
|
Vamana
|
Emetic
|
Vamana
|
Theraputic Vomiting or Emesis.One of the Five Main Purificatory Procedures of Panchakarma.
|
Vamanahara
|
That Which Relieves Vomiting
|
Vamanakara
|
That Which Induces Vomiting
|
Vamanashamani
|
Anti-Emetic
|
Vamanopaga
|
Emetic
|
Vanhiakara
|
That Which Promotes Gastrointestinal Digestion
|
Vanti
|
Vomiting/Emisis
|
Varnakara, Varnya
|
Useful in Promoting Good Complexion of the Skin
|
Varnya
|
That Which Improves Complexion
|
Vasa
|
An Oleated Substance Composed of Animal Fat Used in Abyantar Snehana (Internal Oleation).
|
Vastirogaghni
|
Said to Cure Diseases of the Urinary System (Particularly of the Bladder)
|
Vastirogahara, Vastirogavinaashini
|
Indicated in the Treatment of Diseases of the Urinary System, Especially Relating
to the Bladder
|
Vastisodhana
|
That Which Cures Bladder Complaints
|
Vata
|
The Dosha or Functional Intelligence in the Body That Governs Movement, Transportation
and the Drying and Separating Functions.
|
Vata Shamak Oil
|
The Medicated Oil Used in Bahya Snehana (One of the Main Procedures in Purvakarma)
to Pacify Vata.
|
Vatala
|
That Which Aggravates Vata
|
Vataraktahari
|
That Which Cures Gout
|
Vatishodhanee
|
That Which Cleanses the Urinary Bladder
|
Vayu
|
The Element and Universal or ganizing Principle of Movement. Also Commonly Known
as the Air or Wind Element.
|
Veda
|
The Knowledge of the to tality of Life.
|
Vedanaasthaapana
|
Analgesic, Local Anesthetic
|
Veeryaprada
|
Highly Potent
|
Vibandhashamanee
|
That Which Relieves Constipation
|
Vidahi
|
That Which is Difficult to Digest
|
Vidradhi
|
Internal Abscess
|
Vihara
|
The Ayurvedic Knowledge of Proper Lifestyle. One of the Three Pillars of Ayurveda.
|
Vikruti
|
The Imbalance in the Doshas That Obscures Ones Prakruti or Ideal Constitutional
Balance.
|
Vilepi
|
Thick Soup of Soft Cooked Rice Usually Eaten on the Second Day After Panchakarma.
|
Vipaka
|
The Post-Absorptive Phase of Digestion.
|
Virechanee, Virechan
|
Purgative
|
Virekashreshtha
|
The Best Among Purgatives
|
Vireshana
|
Therapeutic Purgation.One of the Five Main Purificatory Procedures of Panchakarma.
|
Viriaya
|
Aphrodisiac
|
Visarpa
|
Erysipelas
|
Visarpahara
|
That Which is Said to Cure Erysipelas
|
Vishadoshaghna
|
That Which is Said to Cure Disorders Caused by Poisons
|
Vishahara, Vishaghna
|
Antidote For Poisons
|
Vishalya
|
That Which Removes Foreign Bodies
|
Vishamajwaraghna, Vishamavegi
|
Said to Cure Remittent and Intermittent Fevers (Like Malaria
|
Vishramsana
|
Laxative
|
Vishtambhakaghnee
|
Antiflatulent
|
Vishtambhi
|
That Which Causes Flatulence
|
Visphotahara
|
Indicated in Eruptive Conditions
|
Vivandha
|
Constipation
|
Vranaapaha, Vranaghna
|
Indicated in the Treatment of Wounds
|
VranagataBasti>
|
Medicated Liquids Used to Irrigate and Heal Abscesses and Wounds.
|
Vranapaachana
|
That Which Promotes "Ripening" of Abscesses
|
Vranaropana
|
That Which Promotes Healing of Ulcers and Wounds
|
Vranashodhana
|
That Which Cleanses Wounds
|
Vriddhinaashani
|
Indicated in the Treatment of Growths (Benign or Malignant)
|
Vyakta
|
The Fifth Stage of Disease Manifestation Characterized by the Manifestation of a
Clear Set of Symptoms.
|
Vyana Vayu
|
One of the Sub-Doshas of Vata Which Governs the Cardiovascular System.
|
Vyayama
|
Three Exercises Prescribed by Vihara Which Give Energy Rather Than Expend Energy;
Hatha Yoga Postures, Pranayama, and Sun Salutation.
|
Yakriduttejaka
|
Hapatic Stimulant
|
Yakritodaraghna
|
That Which is Said to Cure Ascitis Involving Liver Pathology
|
Yakritrogahara
|
Indicated in Hepatic Disorders
|
Yakritvriddhihara
|
That Which is Said to Cure Hepatomegaly
|
Yog Basti
|
An Eight Day Oil Basti Regimen Specifically Designed to Calm Vata and Nourish the
Colon
|
Yonidoshaghna
|
That Which is Said to Cure Uterine Disorders
|
Yonivishodhana
|
That Which Cleanses the Uterus
|
Yonivyaapadvinaashani
|
Useful in the Treatment of Gynecological Disorders
|
Yooka-Likshaashamanee
|
Indicated in the Treatment of Pediculosis
|
Yoshinee
|
Stated to Be Useful in the Promotion of Health in Women
|
Yusha
|
Dal (Yellow Mung Lentil Soup) Eaten on the Second Day After Panchakarma.
|