anupana: substance administered with a herbal medication to enhance treatment, prevent side effects, speed absorption, and minimize the essential dose of the medication.

27Apr/16

antahkarana

April 27, 2016Ayurveda Glossary Level 1 CAT, Buddhist Ayurvedic Sanskrit Terms, Distance Learning Clinical Ayurvedic TherapistLosang Jinpa, D.Ayur, PhD

antahkarana: the “internal instrument” comprised of manas, chitta, buddhi, and ahamkara; mind.

27Apr/16

amalaki

April 27, 2016Ayurveda Glossary Level 1 CAT, Ayurvedic Herbs, Buddhist Ayurvedic Sanskrit Terms, Distance Learning Clinical Ayurvedic TherapistLosang Jinpa, D.Ayur, PhD

amalaki: Indian gooseberry. The pitta fruit aspect of the herb formula called triphala.

27Apr/16

ahamkara

April 27, 2016Ayurveda Glossary Level 1 CAT, Buddhist Ayurvedic Sanskrit Terms, Distance Learning Clinical Ayurvedic TherapistLosang Jinpa, D.Ayur, PhD

ahamkara: the ego.

27Apr/16

adana

April 27, 2016Ayurveda Glossary Level 1 CAT, Buddhist Ayurvedic Sanskrit Terms, Distance Learning Clinical Ayurvedic TherapistLosang Jinpa, D.Ayur, PhD

adana: period from the winter solstice to the summer solstice, when the sun draws energy away from the earth.

27Apr/16

yoga

April 27, 2016Ayurveda Glossary Level 1 CAT, Buddhist Ayurvedic Sanskrit Terms, Distance Learning Clinical Ayurvedic TherapistLosang Jinpa, D.Ayur, PhD

yoga: branch of Buddhist Ayurveda concentrating on the spiritual aspects of being.

27Apr/16

vyana

April 27, 2016Ayurveda Glossary Level 1 CAT, Buddhist Ayurvedic Sanskrit Terms, Distance Learning Clinical Ayurvedic TherapistLosang Jinpa, D.Ayur, PhD

vyana: form of vata dosha found throughout the body, but especially in the bones, muscles, arms, and legs.

27Apr/16

udana

April 27, 2016Ayurveda Glossary Level 1 CAT, Buddhist Ayurvedic Sanskrit Terms, Distance Learning Clinical Ayurvedic TherapistLosang Jinpa, D.Ayur, PhD

udana: form of the vata dosha, found especially in the throat, head, and mind brain.