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Abhyanga |
External oil application treatment |
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Agni |
Digestive fire; Hot principle |
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Ahara |
Food |
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Ama |
Toxic |
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Anjanam |
Collerium |
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Anupana |
Substances used as medium for taking herbs. |
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Asana |
Yoga posture |
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Aschyotanam |
A type of eye treatment |
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Ashtanga |
Eight branches |
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Atma |
Soul |
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Avagaham |
Immersing in liquid medicine |
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Ayurveda |
The ancient knowledge of life |
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Ayushya |
Good for lifespan |
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Bandha |
Lock, a technique in Yoga |
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Brahma |
The creator |
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Brahmamuhurta |
Pre-sunrise hours |
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Chakra |
Energy centers of the body, that govern the bodily
functions. |
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Charya |
Routine |
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Chikitsa |
Treatment |
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Choornam |
Dry powder |
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Dal |
Any type of dried bean, pea or lentil |
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Darsanam |
Vision, an Indian system of knowledge |
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Desa |
Place of existence |
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Dhara |
Treatment by pouring medicated oil/ buttermilk/ milk |
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Dhatu |
Structural, elemental tissue, sustaining the body |
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Dhoomapanam |
Medicated smoking |
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Dhyana |
One of the 8 limbs of Yoga; Meditation |
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Dinacharya |
Daily routine |
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Doshas |
The three Doshas or Tridoshas - Vata, Pitta and Kapha |
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Droni |
Ayurvedic Treatment table (Pathy) used during treatments |
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Ekanga Dhara |
Pouring liquid medicines on local parts of the body |
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Ela |
cardamom |
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Elakizhi |
Bolus made of leaves used for treatment |
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Gandoosham |
Retaining of liquid medicines in mouth |
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Ghee |
Medicated Gee |
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Ghritam |
Medicated Gee |
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Gulika |
Pills |
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Hatha yoga |
Yoga Practice based on postures |
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Himam |
Cold |
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Kabalam |
Gargling with liquid medicines in mouth |
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Kapalabhati |
A type of Breathing exercise |
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Karnapooranam |
Filling with liquid medicines in the ear |
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Kashaya Vasthi |
Decoction enema |
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Kashayam |
Decoction |
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Kati Vasthi |
Retaining of liquid medicines in the lower back |
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Kriyas |
Purificatory techniques in Yoga |
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Ksheera Kashayam |
Milk Decoction |
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Kundalini yoga |
An advanced practice in Yoga |
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Lehyam |
Medicated jamn |
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Matra Vasthi |
Oil enema done in small dose |
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Mudras |
Sealing, an advanced yoga practice |
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Mukha Lepam |
Face pack |
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Nadi |
Channels |
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Nasyam |
Nasal application of medicine |
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Navara Kizhi |
Bolus treatment done with medicated rice pudding |
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Navara Thepu |
Treatment by rubbing with medicated rice pudding |
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Phandam |
Hot infusion |
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Pichu |
Retaining of liquid medicines with help of cloth |
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Pizhichil |
Pouring with medicated oils on body |
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Podikizhi |
Bolus treatment done with herbal powder |
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Pranayama |
Breathing exercise in yoga |
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Putapakam |
A type of preparation of medicine; Eye treatment |
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Rajayoga |
Yoga practice based on mind |
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Rasayana |
Rejuvenation |
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Samskritam |
Sanskrit |
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Samyama Tantra |
An advanced technique in Yoga |
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Shomiya |
Cold principle |
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Sidhis |
Powers attained by Yoga |
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Siro Dhara |
Continous pouring of liquid medicine on forehead |
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Siro Vasthi |
Retaining of medicated oil on head using cap |
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Sneha Vasthi |
Enema using medicated oils in high quantity |
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Snehanam |
Oleation |
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Surya namaskar |
Sun salutation |
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Swarasam |
Juices |
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Swedanam |
Sudation |
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Tarpanam |
Nourishing |
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Thailam |
Medicated oils |
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Thakra Dhara |
Continous pouring of medicated buttermilk on forehead |
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Tridosha |
The three Doshas or Tridoshas - Vata, Pitta and Kapha |
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Udwarthanam |
A type of body massage with powder mixed in oil |
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Ulsadanam |
A type of body massage with powder mixed in oil |
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Upanaham |
A type of sudation using herbal paste |
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Uro Vasthi |
Retaining of liquid medicines on the chest |
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Vajeekarana |
Virilification |
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Vamanam |
Emesis |
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Vasthi |
Medicated enema |
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Vedas |
Treassure of knowledge of India |
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Virechanam |
Purgation |
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Yoga |
Union, Union of individual and supreme soul |
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Yoga Nidra |
Relaxation |
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