Ayurveda Medicine
4. Digestive fire responsible for metabolism and transformation of food into nutrients
5. Medicinal jam or paste preparations used in Ayurvedic treatment
6. Calcined mineral preparations used as powerful therapeutic agents
8. One's unique constitutional body type determined at conception, representing one's natural state of doshas
12. Golden spice with anti-inflammatory properties widely used in Ayurvedic medicine
13. Dosha associated with earth and water elements, responsible for structure, lubrication, and stability in the body
18. Ayurvedic rejuvenation therapy aimed at promoting longevity and preventing disease
23. First dhatu (tissue) in the body, representing plasma, lymph, and taste perception
26. Traditional Ayurvedic oil massage technique that nourishes tissues and balances doshas
28. Therapeutic treatment involving continuous flow of warm oil on the forehead
30. The seven bodily tissues that provide structure and function to the physical body
31. Ayurvedic pharmacology studying medicinal substances and their properties
32. Fifth dhatu representing bone tissue, providing structural support and mineral storage
35. Therapeutic treatment involving administration of herbal oils through the nasal passages
36. Medicinal decoction prepared by boiling herbs in water
37. Third dhatu representing muscle tissue, providing strength and physical protection
38. Herbal formulation often used to treat nervous system disorders and promote rejuvenation
41. Second dhatu representing blood tissue, responsible for oxygenation and vitality
43. Astringent taste that decreases Pitta and Kapha while increasing Vata
44. Subtle essence of transformation and intelligence, linked to Pitta dosha
46. Adaptogenic herb used to increase energy, reduce stress, and strengthen immunity
48. Fourth dhatu representing fat tissue, providing lubrication and energy storage
51. Dry powder massage that reduces Kapha and promotes circulation
54. Subtle essence of all dhatus that provides immunity, vigor, and overall vitality
56. Current imbalanced state of doshas that may lead to disease or discomfort
57. Primary digestive fire located in the stomach and small intestine
58. Dosha representing fire and water elements, governing digestion, metabolism, and energy production
61. Palliative therapies aimed at balancing doshas without major elimination
62. Seasonal routine adjustments recommended to maintain health throughout changing seasons
64. Food or lifestyle quality promoting clarity, purity, and balance; considered most beneficial in Ayurveda
65. Ancient Indian physician known as the "Father of Surgery" in Ayurvedic medicine
66. Primary biological energies in Ayurvedic medicine: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, which govern physiological activities
67. Therapeutic sweating used to eliminate toxins and increase circulation
68. Salty taste that decreases Vata while increasing Pitta and Kapha
1. Clarified butter used as a cooking medium and medicinal vehicle in Ayurvedic preparations
2. Vital energy points on the body where consciousness and matter intersect
3. Therapeutic emesis used in Panchakarma to eliminate excess Kapha dosha
7. Purgation therapy used in Panchakarma to eliminate excess Pitta dosha
9. Pungent taste that decreases Kapha while increasing Vata and Pitta
10. Favorable diet and lifestyle recommendations during disease treatment
11. Five-action purification therapy designed to remove excess doshas and toxins from the body
14. Vital life force energy that governs respiration, circulation, and nervous system functions
15. Substance or practice that pacifies or reduces a specific dosha
16. Traditional Ayurvedic physician or practitioner
17. Food or lifestyle quality promoting activity, passion, and stimulation; can cause imbalance when excessive
19. Medicinal powder preparation of dried herbs used in Ayurvedic medicine
20. Qualities or attributes that describe properties of substances, foods, or mental states
21. Sweet taste that decreases Vata and Pitta while increasing Kapha
22. Digestive processes that break down the five elements in food
24. Ancient herbal jam formulation designed to boost immunity and vitality
25. Theory that health exists when the three doshas are in balanced proportion
27. Diagnosis in Ayurveda involving understanding the causes of disease
29. Enema therapy used in Panchakarma to eliminate toxins and balance Vata dosha
33. Oil therapy used before Panchakarma to loosen toxins and prepare the body for cleansing
34. Ancient Indian physician who authored the Charaka Samhita, a foundational Ayurvedic text
37. Sixth dhatu representing bone marrow and nervous tissue, governing cognitive functions
39. Daily routine recommended in Ayurveda to maintain health and balance doshas
40. Ayurvedic therapy involving application of medicated ghee to the eyes
42. Bitter taste that decreases Pitta and Kapha while increasing Vata
45. Toxic residue that results from improper digestion and can accumulate in the body causing disease
47. Divine physician considered the god of Ayurvedic medicine
49. Seventh dhatu representing reproductive tissues and fluids, linked to vitality and immunity
50. Subtle energy channels through which prana flows throughout the body
52. Metabolic processes specific to each of the seven bodily tissues
53. Food or lifestyle quality promoting heaviness, inertia, and dullness; generally considered least favorable
55. Channels or pathways in the body through which nutrients flow and wastes are eliminated
56. Ancient Indian physician who compiled comprehensive Ayurvedic knowledge into systematic text
59. Sour taste that decreases Vata while increasing Pitta and Kapha
60. Ancient Indian holistic medical system focused on balance between body, mind, and spirit
63. Popular Ayurvedic herbal formulation made from three fruits used for gentle detoxification
64. Cleansing and purification therapies to eliminate toxins and excess doshas
69. Dosha linked to air and space elements, governing movement and often associated with qualities of being cold and dry