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• Abhyaṅga - अभ्यंग - Traditional warm Ayurvedic oil massage performed to soothe the nervous system and tissues.
• Agni - अग्नि - The biological fire governing all metabolic, digestive, and transformative processes.
• Āhāric - आहारिक - Pertaining to nutritional intake and dietary substances that sustain bodily health.
• Ālocaka - आलोचक - The subtype of Pitta located in the eyes governing visual perception.
• Amla - अम्ल - The sour taste composed of earth and fire that stimulates digestion and metabolism.
• Āma - आम - Toxic, undigested metabolic waste resulting from impaired digestion.
• Anulomana - अनुलोमन - Substances that promote the natural downward flow of vāta and wastes.
• Apāna - अपान - The downward-moving vital force governing elimination, menstruation, and reproduction.
• Ārogya - आरोग्य - State of complete physical, mental, and spiritual health and well-being.
• Āśukārī - आशुकारी - An acute disease process characterized by rapid onset and intense presentation.
• Asthi - अस्थि - The skeletal and bone tissue providing structural framework and support.
• Avalambaka - अवलम्बक - The subtype of Kapha located in the chest that supports the heart and lungs.
• Basti - बस्ति - Medicated herbal enema therapy considered the primary treatment for Vāta disorders.
• Bhadrā - भद्रा - A medicinal herb preparation used in traditional Ayurvedic formulations to promote healing.
• Bhājaka - भाजक - A pharmacological factor that divides or breaks down complex bodily elements during metabolism.
• Bhrājaka - भ्राजक - The subtype of Pitta located in the skin responsible for complexion and absorption of topical applications.
• Bhūtāgni - भूताग्नि - The elemental metabolic fire that processes the five basic material elements in food.
• Bodhaka - बोधक - The subtype of Kapha located in the tongue that perceives tastes.
• Brahmi - ब्राह्मी - A renowned rejuvenating herb known to enhance cognitive function and nervous system health.
• Candanā - चन्दना - Sandalwood extract utilized in therapeutic pastes to cool inflammation in the skin.
• Cirakārī - चिरकारी - A chronic disease process characterized by slow onset and long duration.
• Dalana - दलन - A specialized pharmacological processing technique used to refine raw herbal medicines.
• Dhatura - धतूर - A potent toxicological plant used under strict clinical purification for specific therapeutic treatments.
• Dhātvāgni - धात्वाग्नि - The specific metabolic fire operating within each of the seven bodily tissues.
• Dinacaryā - दिनचर्या - The ideal daily routine designed to align personal biological rhythms with nature.
• Dīpana - दीपन - Herbs or therapies that kindle and ignite the digestive fire without digesting toxins.
• Drava - द्रव - The therapeutic quality of liquidity and fluidity.
• Gana - गण - A categorized group of medicinal plants sharing similar pharmacological actions.
• Gandhaka - गन्धक - Purified elemental sulfur used extensively in Ayurvedic pharmacology for dermatological healing.
• Garbha - गर्भ - The developing embryo or fetus within the uterus during gestation.
• Ghanasatva - घनसत्व - The concentrated solid extract derived from medicinal herb decoctions.
• Ghṛta - घृत - Clarified butter medicated with herbs to serve as a carrier for deep tissue healing.
• Guggulu - गुग्गुलु - A resinous exudate prized for its powerful anti-inflammatory and lipid-lowering therapeutic properties.
• Guṇa - गुण - An inherent quality, attribute, or property used to classify substances and doshas.
• Guru - गुरु - The therapeutic quality of heaviness that builds substance and promotes grounding.
• Haritaki - हरीतकी - A foundational medicinal fruit revered for its gentle detoxifying and rejuvenating effects.
• Hikkā - हिक्का - The clinical condition of hiccough treated as a respiratory disorder in Ayurveda.
• Indriya - इन्द्रिय - The sensory faculties and organs through which the mind perceives the external world.
• Jālā - जाला - A network of fine vessels or channels traversing bodily tissues.
• Jaṭharāgni - जठराग्नि - The primary digestive fire located in the stomach and small intestine.
• Jatī - जाती - Jasmine derivative used in traditional therapeutic formulations for wound healing.
• Jīvaniya - जीवनीय - A class of rejuvenating herbs that promote longevity and vital life force.
• Jvara - ज्वर - The pathological state of fever viewed as a primary disease entity in Ayurvedic pathology.
• Kala - कला - The delicate limiting membranes that separate internal tissues and organs.
• Kālam - कालम् - The temporal factor governing the progression of disease and therapeutic timing.
• Kalka - कल्क - A fresh herbal paste prepared by grinding plant matter with water or milk for medicinal use.
• Kalpā - कल्पा - A formalized therapeutic protocol or pharmaceutical preparation method in Ayurveda.
• Kapha - कफ - The biological principle composed of earth and water providing structure, lubrication, and stability to the body.
• Kaphaja - कफज - Pathologies or conditions primarily caused by an imbalance of the Kapha dosha.
• Karañja - करञ्ज - A medicinal tree whose seeds yield an oil utilized in dermatological treatments.
• Karma - कर्म - The specific therapeutic action or pharmacological effect produced by a drug or procedure.
• Karpara - कर्पर - Mineral calx or porous earthen material utilized in traditional pharmaceutical apparatus.
• Kaṣāya - कषाय - The astringent taste composed of earth and air that tones tissues and checks secretions.
• Kaṭhina - कठिन - The therapeutic quality of hardness and rigidity.
• Kaṭu - कटु - The pungent taste composed of fire and air that clears congestion and stimulates circulation.
• Kavala - कवल - A therapeutic procedure involving the holding of medicated liquid in the mouth for oral health.
• Khara - खर - The therapeutic quality of roughness and uneven texture.
• Kledaka - क्लेदक - The subtype of Kapha located in the stomach that moistens and liquefies food.
• Koṣṭha - कोष्ठ - The internal abdominal cavity housing the primary digestive organs.
• Krimi - कृमि - Parasitic organisms or worms responsible for specific internal infections and diseases.
• Kṣāra - क्षार - Alkaline caustic substances derived from plant ashes used in specialized surgical treatments.
• Kṣaya - क्षय - The pathological depletion, wasting, or degeneration of bodily tissues.
• Kumārī - कुमारी - Aloe vera plant gel utilized extensively in Ayurvedic skin and digestive remedies.
• Kuṣṭha - कुष्ठ - A broad category of chronic skin diseases and dermatological disorders.
• Laghu - लघु - The therapeutic quality of lightness that reduces heaviness and stimulates activity.
• Lavaṇa - लवण - The salty taste composed of water and fire that aids digestion and retains moisture.
• Lepa - लेप - A medicated paste applied topically to the skin to alleviate local inflammation.
• Madhura - मधुर - The sweet taste composed of earth and water that builds tissues and promotes satisfaction.
• Majjā - मज्जा - The bone marrow and nervous tissue filling skeletal cavities and facilitating neurological transmission.
• Māṃsa - मांस - The muscle tissue providing physical covering, support, and movement.
• Mala - मल - The biological waste products generated by normal physiological functioning.
• Manda - मन्द - The therapeutic quality of slowness and dullness that calms excessive sharpness.
• Mandāgni - मन्दाग्नि - The suppressed or weak state of digestive fire leading to toxin accumulation.
• Maṇḍūra - मण्डूर - Iron rust processed for use in therapeutic medicines addressing blood disorders.
• Marma - मर्म - Vital anatomical junction points where life energy, nerves, and tissues intersect.
• Meda - मेद - The adipose and fatty tissue responsible for lubrication and thermal regulation.
• Meha - मेह - A class of urinary diseases and metabolic conditions traditionally including diabetes.
• Mradita - मर्दित - Finely triturated and ground pharmacological substances prepared for medical administration.
• Mṛdu - मृदु - The therapeutic quality of softness and tenderness.
• Mūtra - मूत्र - Liquid urinary waste filtered and eliminated by the body.
• Nābhi - नाभि - The navel region considered a vital center in Ayurvedic anatomy.
• Nadi - नाडी - Subtle energetic channels or pulses mapped throughout the body for diagnostic purposes.
• Nasya - नस्य - Administration of medicated oils or powders through the nasal passages to clear head disorders.
• Nidāna - निदान - The study of the etiology, causes, and originating factors of a disease.
• Nirgundī - निर्गुण्डी - A medicinal shrub utilized in therapeutic oils to alleviate joint pain and inflammation.
• Nyagrodha - न्यग्रोध - The banyan tree whose bark and roots possess valuable astringent healing properties.
• Ojas - ओजस - The subtle essence of all bodily tissues that governs immunity, vigor, and spiritual endurance.
• Pācaka - पाचक - The subtype of Pitta located in the stomach responsible for breaking down food.
• Pācana - पाचन - Herbs or therapies that digest and metabolize accumulated toxins (āma).
• Padmaka - पद्मक - Himalayan cherry wood used in cooling herbal formulations for fever management.
• Pañcakarma - पञ्चकर्म - The foundational five-fold purification and detoxification therapeutic regimen in Ayurveda.
• Pārada - पारद - Purified elemental mercury utilized in advanced alchemical Ayurvedic pharmacology.
• Parpaṭa - पर्पट - A medicinal plant decoction traditionally prescribed to reduce acute fever and inflammation.
• Pattra - पत्तत्र - Medicinal leaf preparations utilized in sweating therapies and local poultices.
• Payasyā - पयस्या - A lactogenic herb used to enhance breast milk production in nursing mothers.
• Phala - फल - Botanical fruit utilized as a potent therapeutic agent in herbal medicines.
• Picchila - पिच्छिल - The therapeutic quality of sliminess, viscosity, and coating ability.
• Pippali - पिप्पली - Long pepper fruit prized for stimulating respiratory health and metabolic fire.
• Pitta - पित्त - The biological principle composed of fire and water governing metabolism, digestion, and body temperature.
• Pittaja - पित्तज - Pathologies or conditions primarily driven by an excess of the Pitta dosha.
• Prabhāva - प्रभाव - The unique, inexplicable special action of a substance that defies conventional pharmacological logic.
• Prāṇa - प्राण - The vital upward-moving life force governing respiration, sensory perception, and the mind.
• Prakṛti - प्रकृति - An individual's unique constitutional blueprint determined at conception.
• Prameha - प्रमेह - Chronic urinary disorders characterized by abnormal fluid elimination and metabolic dysfunction.
• Pratimarsa - प्रतिमर्श - A daily preventive nasal oil application designed to protect respiratory health.
• Punarnavā - पुनर्नवा - A rejuvenating herb known for its powerful diuretic and tissue-restorative properties.
• Purīṣa - पुरोष - Fecal waste produced as the solid end-product of digestion.
• Pūrvakarma - पूर्वकम - The preparatory internal and external oleation and sweating therapies preceding Pañcakarma.
• Rakta - रक्त - The blood tissue responsible for oxygenation, cellular nourishment, and vitality.
• Raktamokṣaṇa - रक्तमोक्षण - Bloodletting therapy utilized to clear deep-seated blood-borne toxins and Pitta imbalances.
• Rañjaka - रंजक - The subtype of Pitta located in the liver and spleen that imparts color to the blood.
• Rasa - रस - The primary plasma and nutritional fluid resulting from digested food that nourishes all downstream tissues.
• Rasāyana - रसायन - Rejuvenating therapies, herbs, and practices that promote longevity, immunity, and vitality.
• Rocana - रोचन - Substances that stimulate the appetite and enhance the enjoyment of food.
• Rohiṇī - रोहिणी - A medicinal plant used in traditional formulations to promote rapid wound healing.
• Rūkṣa - रूक्ष - The therapeutic quality of dryness that absorbs excess moisture and unctuousness.
• Sādhaka - साधक - The subtype of Pitta located in the heart governing emotional processing, desires, and ambition.
• Sahacara - सहचर - A therapeutic herb utilized in decoctions to manage arthritic pain and inflammation.
• Śalākā - शलाका - A specialized surgical probe used in delicate ophthalmic and ENT treatments.
• Sāṃprāpti - संप्राप्ति - The complete pathogenesis and pathological progression of a disease within the body.
• Samāna - समान - The balancing vital force operating in the GI tract to drive digestion and nutrient assimilation.
• Śamana - शमन - Palliative and pacifying treatments designed to bring aggravated doshas back into balance.
• Sāndra - सांद्र - The therapeutic quality of density, solidity, and compactness.
• Saptadhātu - सप्तधातु - The seven fundamental structural tissues that sustain and nourish the physical body.
• Sara - सर - The therapeutic quality of mobility, fluidity, and flow.
• Sariva - सारिवा - Indian sarsaparilla root valued for blood purification and cooling skin treatments.
• Śāstra - शास्त्र - Authoritative classical texts containing medical, surgical, and philosophical healing knowledge.
• Satva - सत्व - The mental quality of purity, clarity, and emotional equilibrium essential for healing.
• Sautikā - सौतिका - Pertaining to obstetrical care and the health management of postpartum mothers.
• Śikhari - शिखरी - A medicinal root preparation utilized in traditional Ayurvedic pharmacology.
• Śira - शिर - The head region housing vital neurological centers and sensory organs.
• Śirodhārā - सिरोधारा - A therapy involving a continuous, gentle stream of warm medicated liquid poured over the forehead.
• Ślakṣṇa - लक्ष्ण - The therapeutic quality of smoothness and polish.
• Śleṣaka - श्लेषक - The subtype of Kapha located in the joints that provides lubrication and cushioning.
• Snehana - स्नेहन - The therapeutic application of internal and external oils to loosen toxins.
• Snigdha - स्निग्ध - The therapeutic quality of oiliness, moisture, and unctuousness.
• Śodhana - शोधन - Cleansing and purificatory therapies that completely expel deep-rooted toxins from the body.
• Srota - स्रोत - Microscopic and macroscopic channels responsible for circulating bodily fluids and nutrients.
• Srotas - स्रोतस् - The microscopic and macroscopic channels that transport nutrients, wastes, and biological energies.
• Sthira - स्थिर - The therapeutic quality of stability, firmness, and immobility.
• Sthūla - स्थूल - The therapeutic quality of grossness and macro-scale presence.
• Śukra - शुक्र - The reproductive and generative tissue responsible for vitality and procreation.
• Sūkṣma - सूक्ष्म - The therapeutic quality of subtleness that allows penetration into microscopic channels.
• Sūta - सूत - Processed mercurial compounds used under strict alchemical guidelines in Ayurvedic medicine.
• Sutikā - सुतिका - A newly delivered mother requiring specialized postpartum health care.
• Svasthavṛtta - स्वस्थव्रत्त - The code of healthy living, daily regimens, and preventive lifestyle guidelines.
• Sveda - स्वेद - Perspiration and sweat excreted to regulate temperature and eliminate impurities.
• Svedana - स्वेदन - Therapeutic sweating procedures used to dilate channels and release liquefied toxins.
• Tālīsa - तालीस - A warming herbal leaf preparation used to support respiratory health and digestion.
• Tarpaka - तर्पक - The subtype of Kapha located in the head that nourishes the brain and sensory organs.
• Tikta - तिक्त - The bitter taste composed of space and air that detoxifies and clears heat.
• Tīkṣṇa - तीक्ष्ण - The therapeutic quality of sharpness, penetration, and intensity.
• Triphalā - त्रिफला - A classic herbal compound of three fruits that gently cleanses and supports gastrointestinal health.
• Tridoṣa - त्रिदोष - The three fundamental bodily humors — Vāta, Pitta, and Kapha — that govern all physiological and psychological functions.
• Udāna - उदान - The upward-moving vital force governing speech, enthusiasm, and energy expression.
• Udaśvarta - उदशवर्त - A pathological upward reversal of normal bodily physiological flows.
• Upadhātu - उपधातु - The secondary structural tissues derived from primary bodily elements.
• Upasaya - उपशय - Diagnostic alleviating factors that provide relief and confirm disease etiology.
• Uṣṇa - उष्ण - The therapeutic quality of heat that stimulates digestion and circulation.
• Vāda - वात - The biological principle composed of space and air responsible for movement, circulation, and nervous system activity.
• Vātaja - वातज - Pathologies or conditions primarily caused by an imbalance of the Vāta dosha.
• Vājīkaraṇa - वाजीकरण - Aphrodisiac therapies aimed at enhancing reproductive health, fertility, and vigor.
• Valli - वल्ली - Climbing botanical vines utilized in various traditional Ayurvedic remedies.
• Vāma - वाम - Pertaining to therapeutic emesis and upper gastrointestinal cleansing.
• Vamana - वमन - Therapeutic emesis utilized to eliminate excess Kapha dosha from the upper GI tract.
• Varnya - वर्ण्य - Botanical agents and therapies that enhance skin complexion and radiance.
• Vastī - वस्ती - Medicated enema apparatus and therapeutic fluid delivery systems.
• Vedanā - वेदना - The subjective experience of physical pain or sensory discomfort in the body.
• Virecana - विरेचन - Therapeutic purgation utilized to eliminate excess Pitta dosha from the middle GI tract.
• Viṣada - विषद - The therapeutic quality of clarity, non-sliminess, and cleansing action.
• Vīrya - वीर्य - The potent energetic potency of a substance, categorized primarily as heating or cooling.
• Vipāka - विपाक - The post-digestive effect of a substance after it has been fully metabolized by the body.
• Viśada - विशद - Clean, clear quality of substances that counteract sliminess and toxin buildup.
• Vyādhi - व्याधि - Any illness, disorder, or pathological condition affecting the mind or body.
• Vyāna - व्यन - The pervasive vital force circulating blood, nutrients, and impulses throughout the entire body.