Sanskrit Flashcards
Roopana
Vulnerary - Healing - Turmeric, witch hazel, self heal
Vajikarana
Aphrodisiac - Fenugreek, ashwaganda
Rakta Stambhana
Hemostat - stops bleeding - Cayenne, turmeric
Dipana
Digestive stimulant - fennel, cumin, coriander
Raktabhisarana
Emmengogue - long papper, Asafoetida (Hingu), fenugreek
Vamana
Emetic - induces vomiting, - Licorice, salt
Stanya Janana
Lactotogue - solomons seal, chrysanthemum, shatavari
Churna
Powdered mix
Taila
Medicated Oil
Kwat
Decocotion (extraction by boiling)
Gutika
Pill or Tablet
Asava
Alcoholic juice
Ghrita
Medicated ghee
Anupanas
The medium the herb is prepared in.
brimhana chikitsa
tonification therapy
shamana chikitsa
Palliation therapy: Mild or gentle purification which
is more balanced between the two extremes
langhana/Sodhana chikitsa
reduction therapy).
Purva karma
Preceding action: Preparing for pancha karma. To move the ama and excess dosha back to the digestive tract.
Fomentation therapy - Swedan
(heat application): Dilates channels and
liquefies Āma to allow Āma to flow back to the digestive
system - Purva karma
Samsarjana
d. The process of rekindling the agni following pradhan karma
Pancha karma
Five actions, Pañcakarma is a process and not a procedure
– It requires expertise and constant monitoring
– It is the strongest therapy in Āyurveda
Pradhāna Karma
Phase 2 PanchakramTechniques for
elimination of excess dhātus and Āma
Paścāt Karma
Post care for rebuilding
healthy dhātus
Snehana
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).
Udvartana
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.
Udgharṣaṇa
Dry massage with powders
but no paste
* Silk gloves may be
used.
Vamana
Induced vomiting
Virecana
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
Ānuvāsana basti
Oil enemas
Nirūha basti:
Water decoction enemas
Nasya
Deep nasal and sinus cleansing
Rakta Mokṣaṇa:
Blood letting using
leeches
Rāsāyana Therapy
– Follows purification
– Strongly builds the highest
quality rasa to nourish all other
tissues
– Requires re-establishing healthy
agni
Saṃsarjana Karma
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.
Roga
Pain
Rupa
Symptoms
Upasaya
Diagnostic test/that which gives comfort
Purvarupa
Prodromal symptoms - the period between the appearance of symptoms and the full development of rash or fever - early signs and symptoms
Samprapti
Pathogenesis- development of a disease
Atisara
diarrhea
Grahani
Small intestine disease/ulcers
Pliho
Spleen
Sannipatika
Tridoshic imbalance
Udavarta
Upward-moving air - belching
Ajirna
Indigestion
Vistabdha
Gas
Vilambika
Constipation
Amlapitta
Gastritis
Urdhavaga Amlapitta
Gastroesophageal Disease (GERD)
Udara Roga
Abdominal pain
Yakridhalayudara
Abdominal pain due to liver disorders
Pliodhara
Abdominal pain due to splenic disorders
Baddhodara
Abdominal pain due to intestinal obstruction
Chidrodhara
Abdominal pain due to perforation of the intestine
Udakadhara
Abdominal pain with ascites - Ascites is a condition in which fluid collects in spaces within your abdomen
Raktaja krimi
Parasites in the blood
Purishaja krimi
Parasites in the intestines
Atyagni
Hyperactive agni leading to emaciation
Agni manda
Sluggish agni
nidana
condition
Jwars