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Ayurveda References with the Letter P
Pachaka - Commonly found in many Ayurveda
medicine documentations and inscriptions referring to bile
and pancreatic juices located between the stomach and duodenum.
One of the ‘Pitta’ subtypes. Symptoms that occur
once one is experiencing a ‘Pachaka’ disorder
include a burning sensation, increase in appetite and thirst,
jaundice and also insomnia, all able to be relieved with herbal
remedies or also prevented.
Pachaniya - The natural substances referred
to by Ayurveda as a health herbal essence for proper digestion.
Pakya - A Sanskrit word meaning boiling,
decoction and fermentation.
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Panchakarma - The five cleansing therapies, namely;
vaman (vomiting), virechan (purgation), basti (decoction enema),
nasya (oily enema) and rakta mshka (nasal medications).
Pitta - One of the three doshas, agencies responsible
for the physiochemical process of the body.
Prakruti - Unconscious, inherent relationship
between oneself and matter; one's life consumption.
Prana - The first of 5 Vayu sub Doshas responsible
for respiratory functions.
Pranayama - A breathing exercise for purifying
the blood and vitalizing the inner organs. An exercise practiced
during Ayurveda yoga.
| Pratyahara - The fifth stage in
yoga meditation meaning the clearing of the mind from any
of the senses. Prayatna - Sanskrit word meaning effort.
Puraka - The in-breathing process.
Purgative - Herbal medicine natural
remedies that stimulate the bowel.
Panir - Fresh cheese made from curdling milk.
Para-Ojas - Superior vital fluid found
in and around the heart.
Pariksa - Examination, Inspection, Investigation.
Pasava - Animal, belonging to a cattle, herd,
etc…
Pascata Karma - Therapies carried out after
the main intervention.
Paya - Any drink mixed with boiled rice.
Pichila - Meaning slimy, lubricous, slippery
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Pippali - Long pepper.
Pitta - One of the three main energies (biological)
in the human body pin pointed by Ayurveda health statements.
Prabhava - The prominent, peculiar or particular
healing herbal effect.
Prajna - Wisdom, Knowledge, Intelligence.
Prajnaparadha - Lack in using intellect and/or
wisdom.
Prakopa - Aggravation, Vitiation.
Prapti - Obtaining, attaining.
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