Introductory Ayurveda Terms 2023 Flashcards
1
Q
āyurveda
(Ayurveda)
A
The knowledge of life. āyur = life, veda = knowledge
2
Q
pañcamahābhūta
(Panchamahabuta)
A
The five elements
3
Q
ākāśa
(Akash)
A
The element of ether or space
4
Q
vāyu
(Vayu)
A
The element of air
5
Q
agni
(Agni)
A
The element of fire
6
Q
jala
(Jala)
A
The element of water
7
Q
pṛthivī
(Prithvi)
A
The element of earth
8
Q
vāta
(Vata)
A
air + space
9
Q
pitta
(Pitta)
A
fire + water
10
Q
kapha
(Kapha)
A
earth + water
11
Q
doṣa
(Dosha)
A
fault
