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Bahya
Snehana |
External
oleation used during Purvakarma (the preparatory
procedures of (Panchakarma), specifically designed to
liquefy and dislodge ama from the dhatus. |
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Bala |
This is a Sanskrit word which means strength. |
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Balya |
It is an energizer that gives strength to the body. |
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Bashpa
Svedana: |
Steam
bath. Part of the preparatory procedures of
Panchakarma
specifically used to dilate the srotas or channels of
the body to facilitate the removal of toxins. |
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Basti: |
Therapeutic purification and rejuvenation of the colon. One of
the five main procedures of
Panchakarma. It refers to the enema therapy of
Panchakarma.
Basti is the most effective treatment of vata disorder. Vata is a
predominant site in the colon. In ayurveda basti involves the
introduction of herbal solution of sesame in the rectum.
Basti relieves constipation, distention, chronic fever, cold, sexual
disorders, kidney stones, heart pain, backache, sciatica and other joint
pains like arthritis, rheumatism, gout, muscle spasm and headaches.
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Bheda: |
The sixth
stage of disease manifestation characterized by complications.
Division, variety and distinction. |
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Bhedaniya |
These are the substances that break down fecal matter and help remove it
out of the body thus cleaning the colon. |
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Bhrajak
Pitta: |
The
metabolic function associated with the skin.
A type of Pitta that gives color or shining to the skin.
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Bhrajaka |
Located in the skin of the whole body it is one of the five sub types of
pitta and has the function of giving color to the skin and provide
luster. |
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Bhakti |
It means devotion for the almighty, faithfulness, worshipful service,
homage and loyalty towards the creator. |
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Bhutagni |
The fire (enzyme) that digests elements (bhuta). |
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Bhutas: |
The five
elements. |
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Bhuta-vidya |
The science dealing with microorganisms and evil spirits, demonology.
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Bodhaka |
Located at the root of the tongue and the pharynx it is one of the five
subtypes of kapha and enables perception of taste.
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Brahma |
It is the name of the first god in the Hindu God trinity. Considered as
the creator of all mankind, all that lives and constitutes the mortal
universe he has the universe as his body that manifests the energy of
creation. |
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Brahma-muhurta |
Time period (two hours) preceding sunrise. |
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Brahmacharya |
A state of continence followed during student life, routine followed
while studying Vedas.
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Bruhan
Nasya: |
Medicated
oil introduced into the nostrils to nourish both the senses and
the brain. |
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Bruhaniya |
These are the herbs / natural substances that promote growth. |
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Buddhi |
Refers to the intellect of the living beings, the faculty of wisdom,
intelligence and discrimination. There are two types of buddhi namely:
pitta buddhi which is sharp and has the capability of discrimination,
understanding and appreciation providing a strong remote and recent
memory, whereas the other one i.e.: the kapha buddhi is slow, dull and
capability to understand little with the capacity to retain it.
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