A unit of Measurement; -Four prastha are equal to one adhak= 3.073 kg of metric units - used for both solids & liquids :

आढक ( ādhaka )
Meaning: A unit of Measurement; -Four prastha are equal to one adhak= 3.073 kg of metric units - used for both solids & liquids

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a semi-solid medicament used for external application
A shallow iron pan used for frying/roasting of materials
A shallow saucer of clay or iron used for frying/roasting of materials
A small bird.
A smell like that of raw meat, smell like blood. An attribute of Pitta.
a specific measurement, quantity or dose :A standard of measure
A spot
A stage indicating the age
a stage observed in the preparation of the medicines where the material is burned
A stage of satvapatana in which flame attains colour of melting material indicating the metal supposed to melt
A state of abnormal growth
A state of continence and chastity abstaining from sexualrelations and experience
A state of meditation : where there is no existence of sensation
a substance used for therapeutic purpose / health benefits akin to drug in modern pharmacology wherein properties and actions embodise in an inseparable manner.
A subtype of Vāta, that is seated in Hṛdaya. It is responsible for pumping Rasa from Hṛdaya to all parts of the body. It controls all types of movements in the body.
A synonym for leṣmā. One of the three bodily Doṣas responsible for stability, unctousness, lubrication, immunity, and cohesion. This is predominant of Pṛthvi and Jala Mahābhūtas. The attributes of Kapha are: Guru (heavy), Manda (dull), Hima (cold), Snigdha (unctuous), lakṣṇa (smooth), Mṛtsna (soft) and Sthira (stable). Major seats of Kapha are: thorax, throat, head, Kloma, joints, stomach, Rasa, meda, nose and tongue. This is of five types: Avalaṃbaka, Kledaka, Bodhaka, leṣaka, Tarpaka.
A synonym of Ātmā. Withness to all actons.
A synonym of dried cow dung cake
A synonym of Mica
A synonym of Pipasa. Thirst, a sensation of dryness in the mouth and throat associated with a desire for liquids.
A synonym of Rudra Bhaga; Comission or Fees of a Vaidya.
A synonym of Vāta, one of the three bodily Doṣas, that is predominant of Vāyu and Ākāa Mahābhūtas. This is a vital biological force that performs the fuctions like all sensory perceptions, all motor activities, and higher mental activities. This is of five subtypes: Prāṇa, Vyāna, Udāna, Samāna and Apāna. The major sites of distribution of Vāyu are: Large intestine, pelvis, extremities, ears, bones and skin. The attributes of Vāyu are: Rūkṣa (dry), Laghu (light), īta (cold), Khara (rough), Sūkṣma (minute), Cala (mobile).
A synonym of vati with variation in the size a quantum of solid dose form little bigger than the vati
A synonym of vati-a ball/ a lump
A thin gruel prepared out Laja(parched rice) or roasted rice. Is a good appetiser and pacifies thirt and diarrhoes.
A type of snake bite in which marks (punctures) of fangs of considerable depth are found on the affected part attended with a slight bleeding as well as those which are extremely slender and own their origin to the turning aside and lowering of snakes mouth (head) immediately after the bite are attended with swelling and the characteristic changes (systemic).
A type of snake bite in which superficial puncture marks of snake fangs and the affected part being attended with reddish, bluish, whitish or yellowish lines or stripes and characterized by the presence of a very small quantity of venom in the punctured wound.
A unit of Measurement; -Four prastha are equal to one adhak= 3.073 kg of metric units - used for both solids & liquids
A unit of Measurement; ,Abrus seed/ratti four/ six barley grainsare equal to one seed of abrus equivalent to 125 mg of metric units
A unit of Measurement; ,Four drona combined will make one droni equivalent to 49.152 kg/l of metric units
A unit of Measurement; ,Four seeds of masha are equal to one dharan and synonym of sana
A unit of Measurement; ,Synonym of droni equivalent to 49.152 kg/l of metric units
A unit of Measurement; & synonym of Fruit of beleric mayrobalan & Synonym of karsa= synonym of karsha equivalent to 12 g of metric units
A unit of Measurement; 100 pala are equal to one tula i.e each pala is equal to 48 gms and 100 palas 4.8 kg of metric units
A unit of Measurement; 5/7/10 abrus seeds are equal to one masha kidney bean= 1 g of metric units
A unit of Measurement; Eight seeds of masha/ two sana will make one seed of kola= 6 g of metric units
A unit of Measurement; Four combind droni are equals to one khari=196.608 kg/l of metric units |
A unit of Measurement; Four karshas will make one pala i.e 48 g of metric units
A unit of Measurement; Four mashas are equal to one sana=3 g of metric units
A unit of Measurement; Four pala are equal to one kudava =192 g of metric units
A unit of Measurement; Sixteen prastha will make one drona equivalent to 12.228 kg/l metric units
A unit of Measurement; Synonym of droni=49.152 kg/l of metric units
A unit of Measurement; Synonym of kumbha= 24.576 kg/l of metric units
A unit of Measurement; Synonym of one adhak_ =3.073 g of metric units
A unit of Measurement; Synonym of one drona equivalent to 12.288 kg/l of metric units
A unit of Measurement; Synonym of one drona=12.288 kg/l of metric units
A unit of Measurement; Synonym of one drona=12.288kg/l of metric units
A unit of Measurement; Synonym of one karsha equivalents to 12g of metric units
A unit of Measurement; Synonym of one karsha=12 g of metric units
A unit of Measurement; Synonym of one karsha=12g of metric units

A unit of Measurement; Synonym of one karsha=12g of metric units
A unit of Measurement; Synonym of one karsha=12g of metric units
A unit of Measurement; Synonym of one karsha=12g of metric units
A unit of Measurement; Synonym of one pala=48 g of metric units
A unit of Measurement; Synonym of one sana=3 g of metric units
A unit of Measurement; Synonym of one sukti=24 g of metric units
A unit of Measurement; Two kolas will make one karsha= 12 g of metric units
A unit of Measurement; Two kudavas will make one manika= 384 g of metric units
A unit of Measurement; Two palas combindly will make one prasrt= 96g of metric units
A vedic ritual in which an oblation is offered particularly to agni, The god of Fire
A way to cause harm by administering the poison through the way of nasal application, inhalation (smoking) and collyrium.
Abcess
Abdomen
Abdomen
Abdomen filled with pus
Abdomen resembles like a bladder filled with water
Abdomen resembles like a bladder filled with water
abdominal or uterine cavity. 1.cavity of the portion of the trunk located between chest and pelvis, 2. cavity within the muscular hollow pear shaped structure of female reproductive system.
Abdominal wall. (antero-lateral part)
Abdominothoracic arch or boundary in front. (Costal arch)
Ability to bend; an adverse effect attributed to excessive use (Atiyoga) of Tikta rasa.
ability to initiate
ability to take quick and proper dicision as per time and need
Abnormal behaviour, the person who administers poison to someone else can be identified as he is having derangement of his normal behavior.
Abnormal look
Abnormal movement
Abnormal sound like the shaking water in a pot
Abnormal, Deformed
abode of atheist, when the snake bites in the abodes of pakhandas (hermits of kapalik sect), then it is incurable.
abrasions.
Absence of cleanliness; Impure
Absence of hair
Absence of hair
Absence of hair; It is one among the eight un-desirable conditions. Absence of generalised body hairs are associated withdysfunction of the pituitary, adrenal cortex and gonads.
Absence of mucus in eye
Absence of sign of poison,a bite a non- venomous serpent is marked by the absence of any of the specific symptoms of poisoning.
Absence of wrinkles
Absense, Loss
absolute non-existence
Abusers/ persons with no faith in science related with mercury
Abusing others
accepting the allegations made by the opponent and charging opponent with the same allegation
Accounting of the individual particular food article . It indicates the individual amount of food articles in the meal plate. It is cotrast to Sarvagraha. Here it refers to the caloric value of individual food articles in the meal plate.
Accounting of the quantity of the entire food in totality. Considering all the food articles together in meal plate,which may includes cooked cereals, pulsese, condiments,drinkables etc. it refers to the whole caloric value of all food articles of meal plate. it is contrast to Parigraha.
Accumalation of vitiated Doṣas in their own seats. First stage of Kriyākāla.
Accumulation
Accumulation of properties- during the preparation of oil, ghee, guda & fermented products.
Acidic Fermentation of the liquids after seasoning with mustard, radish etc
Acidic fermented gruel/vinegar it is used for different pharmaceutical process
Acids- medium used for various processes including purification etc

Aconitum chasmanthum -STAPF HOLMES EX , a plant mentioned in poisonous plant category having poison in its root.
Acousma or hearing non exisiting sound
Acromion - the lateral triangular projection of the spine of the scapula.
Acting as giving boons
Action initiating ability of substances, which is specific to substances because substances only can initiate any action, not their properties;
Action which initiated by Karma (the result of past action) and is the root cause of all miseries.
action; mainly pharmacological action arising out of breakdown & resynthesis at the mahabhautika level;
adding some excipients to increase palatability
Adherence to wrong discrimination eternal & non eternal as well as wholesome is known as derangement of intellect because by nature the intellect sees rightly.
Adherent bristles like appearance on skin.
Adhesion of throat.
adjuvant of corrective BASTI; substances used to facilitate corrective BASTI.
adjuvant of purgation; D97substances used to facilitate purgation
Administration of drugs by nasal route, all drugs and measures introduced through nose spread throughout the head and its constituent drugs may influence all the doshas, poisons and disease situated in these parts.
Administration of medicine again and again, either with the food or with out food. This method should be adopted in cases of repeated bouts of dyspneo, cough, hiccup and vomiting.
Administration of medicine between morsels.This type is adopted in patient who has aversion towords medicine because of bad taste.
Administration of medicine in the mid day after the morning food has been digested, similarly taking afternoon medicine after the mid day meal has been digested is known as Antara bhakta. This method is use ful in person who have good digestive capacity.
Administration of medicine mixed with food.
Administration of medicine with each morsel of food.
Administration of oral medication immediately after taking food.Such administration of medicine is advised for strengthening the body and to make person stout.
Adventitious, Accidental, Incidental
Affects for a long time.
Affliction: A cause of great suffering
After due consideration to the self-one should indulge in taking food. Individual should keenly assess quantity and quality of the food with respect to his constitution and self. This helps to yeild the healthy effect over the body.
Agadas should be used only in cases of poisoning.
Age- it is defined as the state of body correspondence to length of time, broadly divided in 3 stages, childhood, adulthood and old age.
Age, any time or period of life
Aggravating; substances aggravating or initiating the vitiation of doshas.
Aggravation by cold water
Aggravation of vitiated Dosas in their own seats. The second stage of Kriyakala.
Agitated
Agitated.
Agonis antidote,When the spread of poison becomes uncontrollable by mantra and tantra procedures and when the fifth phase of poison is over but the seventh phase is not over, prativisha (antitoxic substances) are to be made use of. This is the last resort in the treatment of poison and hence should be used only in extreme cases. Inanimate poison act upwards and animate poisons act downwards these opposing nature of actions of the said poisons are effectively made use of in prativisha therapy.
Agreeable to natural constitution, wholesome, suitableness, habituation
Aimed at, intended, desired,to have in mind as a purpose, wished
Air that known to cause illness such as not in accordance with the season excessively moist,speedy,harsh,cold,hot excessively clashing with each other,affected with unsuitable smell, vapour,gravel,dust &smoke
Akaa; Space, synonym of Srotas
Ala of nose. Wing of the nose, Broad portion forming the lateral wall of each nostril.
Alkaline substances obtained from plants through a specific procedure.
All factors responsible for digestion and metabolism / transformation.
all poisonous animals.
All procedures and treatment which increase body weight and strength is called Brimhana. This therapy is indicated for emaciated, weak and debilitated and for those in convalescence from chronic illness like mal-absorption , tuberculosis, anemia. Is reverse of reduction. This therapy consisting of rich diet, tonic herbs, rest and relaxing lifestyle. Food prepared with ghee, butter, seasame oil, milk, raw sugar and joggery.
All substances of plant origin organised and unorganised.
All, Whole, entire
Alleviates kapha & vayu dosha
Allowing the materials along with drugs and sweetening agents in association of liquids for a long time
Allowing to cool on its own , self cooling- Annealing
Allowing to stay overnight soaking
Alloying
Alternate Constipation and loose motions frequently

Alternate Constipation and loose motions frequently
Alveolar arch/Gum - The fleshy substance or tissue covering the alveolar processes of the jaw
Amalgamated mercury shaped like shiv linga for worship
Ambrosia
Among the animals which graze around in search of food, the larger ones are categorized as Mahamruga. Exp- pig, Buffalo, Elephant, Jungle cow.
An abnormal path
An act of emptying, lessening, exhausting vitiated doshas from Shira (Head) through nasal openings.
An act of emptying, lessening, exhausting. 2. Emmission of breath, exhalation, Purging, Evacuation; substances that expels excreta by increasing its liquid content;
An act of grinding /rubbing/trituration
An act of rubbing/ grinding/ triturating material with the help of mortar & pestle
An alloy of silver and copper in the ratio of 16:12 respectively
An apparatus for holding
An apparatus in which the cinnabar is bundled and ligated with threads to make it like ball for extraction of mercury.
An apparatus of various shapes and made of different materials used for grinding and rubbing of the materials
An apparatus resembling the filter prepared out of the hairs useful for filtration
An apparatus used for holding the utensils etc
An apparatus used for purification, digestion etc processes by submerging it under ground and applying heat from above
An apparatus used for steaming / fomenting
An apparatus used to detoxify the materials by suspending the bundle in specified liquids for a specified time period
An apparatus used to extract mercury from cinnabar etc.
an apparatus used to intensify the flame by blowing
An apparatus used to purify the low melting metals
An applied principle of ayurveda which is used for maitining the equlibrium of the body constituent; Doctrine of similars and Opposites
an attribute of lavana rasa; substances used with the diet;
an earthen pot used for processing & storing the material
an Illustrative statements which explains a subject matter with the help of an example understandable to common man
An ore of mercury
An organ of perception, the faculty of perceiving by means of sense organs
anabolic/promoters of tissue growth
anal or urethral passage
anal or urethral passage
Analgesic Drugs; substances relieving pain;
Analgesics
Analogy ; one of the tools of examination or investigstion
Anaphrodisia: hermaphrodite born with obstructed seminal passage
Anger
Anger
Anger : Wrath
Anger.
Angles of the mouth
Animal which grazes around in search of food.
Animals having four poisonous fangs.
Animals which extend their neck and front part of body for food or animals and birds who take their food by snatching. Exp- Domestic cow, Donkey/ ass, camel, horse, hyena, jackel, wolf etc.
Animals which have made water as primary habitat or animals which resides in water comes under apacara category, it Includes those which swim about in water. Exp- Swan, Pheasant, Crane, Kingfisher etc.
Animals with pisonous semen.
animate substances; substances having consciousness like plants, animals
Animate type of poison is neutralized by the use of inanimate poisons.
Ankle joint. The joint between tibia, febulla and talas bones.
Ankle joint/Heel. The joint between tibia, fibula and talus bones.
Ankle joint/Heel. The joint between tibia, fibula and talus bones.

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