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Roopana

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Vulnerary - Healing - Turmeric, witch hazel, self heal

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Vajikarana

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Aphrodisiac - Fenugreek, ashwaganda

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Rakta Stambhana

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Hemostat - stops bleeding - Cayenne, turmeric

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Dipana

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Digestive stimulant - fennel, cumin, coriander

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5
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Raktabhisarana

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Emmengogue - long papper, Asafoetida (Hingu), fenugreek

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Vamana

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Emetic - induces vomiting, - Licorice, salt

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7
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Stanya Janana

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Lactotogue - solomons seal, chrysanthemum, shatavari

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8
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Churna

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Powdered mix

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9
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Taila

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Medicated Oil

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Kwat

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Decocotion (extraction by boiling)

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11
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Gutika

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Pill or Tablet

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12
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Asava

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Alcoholic juice

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13
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Ghrita

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Medicated ghee

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14
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Anupanas

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The medium the herb is prepared in.

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15
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brimhana chikitsa

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tonification therapy

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shamana chikitsa

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Palliation therapy: Mild or gentle purification which
is more balanced between the two extremes

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17
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langhana/Sodhana chikitsa

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reduction therapy).

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18
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Purva karma

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Preceding action: Preparing for pancha karma. To move the ama and excess dosha back to the digestive tract.

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19
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Fomentation therapy - Swedan

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(heat application): Dilates channels and
liquefies Āma to allow Āma to flow back to the digestive
system - Purva karma

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20
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Samsarjana

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d. The process of rekindling the agni following pradhan karma

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21
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Pancha karma

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Five actions, Pañcakarma is a process and not a procedure
– It requires expertise and constant monitoring
– It is the strongest therapy in Āyurveda

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22
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Pradhāna Karma

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Phase 2 PanchakramTechniques for
elimination of excess dhātus and Āma

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Paścāt Karma

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Post care for rebuilding
healthy dhātus

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24
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Snehana

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to love - Oleation therapy - Internal and external - Vāta: Sesame, almond
* Pitta: Sunflower (lighter), coconut (heavier),
olive (in between).
* Kapha: Safflower (light and dry), mustard
(light, dry and warm).

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25
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Udvartana

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Powders are mixed with
water and milk to form
a paste.
* The paste is applied to
the body and then
allowed to dry.
* Dry massage follows.

26
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Udgharṣaṇa

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Dry massage with powders
but no paste
* Silk gloves may be
used.

27
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Vamana

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Induced vomiting

28
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Virecana

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Purgation-Induced diarrhea To remove excess pitta and Āma from the small intestine, liver and
gallbladder.
* Indications
– Any acute condition of excess pitta in a strong patient
– Sama-pitta management as a part of pañcakarma

29
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Ānuvāsana basti

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Oil enemas

30
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Nirūha basti:

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Water decoction enemas

31
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Nasya

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Deep nasal and sinus cleansing

32
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Rakta Mokṣaṇa:

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Blood letting using
leeches

33
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Rāsāyana Therapy

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– Follows purification
– Strongly builds the highest
quality rasa to nourish all other
tissues
– Requires re-establishing healthy
agni

34
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Saṃsarjana Karma

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Slow reintroduction of food in
proportion to the strength of agni
– Start with light, soupy foods such as
thin rice porridge, brothy soup, and
watery khichdi.
– khichdi becomes less soupy as days
pass.

35
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Roga

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Rupa

37
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Upasaya

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Diagnostic test/that which gives comfort

38
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Purvarupa

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Prodromal symptoms - the period between the appearance of symptoms and the full development of rash or fever - early signs and symptoms

39
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Samprapti

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Pathogenesis- development of a disease

40
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Atisara

41
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Grahani

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Small intestine disease/ulcers

42
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Pliho

43
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Sannipatika

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Tridoshic imbalance

44
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Udavarta

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Upward-moving air - belching

45
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Ajirna

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Indigestion

46
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Vistabdha

47
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Vilambika

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Constipation

48
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Amlapitta

49
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Urdhavaga Amlapitta

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Gastroesophageal Disease (GERD)

50
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Udara Roga

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Abdominal pain

51
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Yakridhalayudara

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Abdominal pain due to liver disorders

52
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Pliodhara

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Abdominal pain due to splenic disorders

53
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Baddhodara

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Abdominal pain due to intestinal obstruction

54
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Chidrodhara

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Abdominal pain due to perforation of the intestine

55
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Udakadhara

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Abdominal pain with ascites - Ascites is a condition in which fluid collects in spaces within your abdomen

56
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Raktaja krimi

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Parasites in the blood

57
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Purishaja krimi

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Parasites in the intestines

58
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Atyagni

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Hyperactive agni leading to emaciation

59
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Agni manda

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Sluggish agni

60
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nidana

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Jwars

Ayurveda (13 decks)

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