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).