Isabgol
Isabgol: a species of psyllium; high in fiber.
ghee
ghee: clarified butter. “Ghrita” in Sanskrit. It is the clarified essence of butter which is obtained from cooking it for about 15 minutes over medium heat. When cool, accumulated fats on the bottomRead More…
chitta
chitta: the consciousness.
buddhi
buddhi: the faculty of discrimination.
bahya marga
bahya marga: external pathway; includes all the other dhatus besides rasa.
anupana
anupana: substance administered with a herbal medication to enhance treatment, prevent side effects, speed absorption, and minimize the essential dose of the medication.
antahkarana
antahkarana: the “internal instrument” comprised of manas, chitta, buddhi, and ahamkara; mind.
amalaki
amalaki: Indian gooseberry. The pitta fruit aspect of the herb formula called triphala.
ahamkara
ahamkara: the ego.
adana
adana: period from the winter solstice to the summer solstice, when the sun draws energy away from the earth.