The Ayurveda Encyclopedia _ Natural Secrets to Healing, Prevention, and Longevity ( PDFDrive ) (1)

Index Eczema, 24, 73, 80, 95, 98, 107, 133, 136, 150, 131, 133, 143, 369, 372 244, 479, 483, 486-488, 550 Enlarged Prostate, 99, 150, 236, 524 Enlarged Scrotum, 184, 191, 491, 619 Edema, 36, 48, 59, 61, 68, 74, 76, 78-79, 86, 88- Enteric Systems, 35-36 92, 95-96, 101, 104, 107-108, 112, 116, 130- Enteritis, 130 131, 133, 135-140, 142, 146, 154-156, 158, Environmental, 36-38, 337, 577-584 438, 506, 531-533 Enzymes, 17, 39-40, 127-128 EPA, 579 Eggplant, 137 Epidemics, 581-584 Eggs, 148-149 Epilepsy, 71, 74, 80, 89-90, 93, 95, 100, 104- Ego, 341, 343, 346, 561 Eight Branches of Áyurveda, 6 105, 109-110, 138, 150, 271, 466-469 Ejaculate, 37, 522 Epispastic, 117 Elachi, 84 Epsom, 74, 115, 118, 307 Elá/Elatarria, 84, 572 Epstein Barr, 104, 262, 527 Elderly, 10, 38, 68, 76, 144-147, 151, 154, 158, Epstein-Barr Virus, 529 Eragrostis cynosuriodes, 94 271, 307, 405, 574 Eraòæa, 85, 150, 182, 522 Electrochemical Balance, 205 Errhine, 117 Elemental Building Blocks, 13 Eruptions, 74, 81, 103, 141 Elephantiasis, 80, 92, 103, 491-492, 617 Erysipelas, 81, 95, 157 Emaciation, 76-77, 89, 98, 109, 111, 119, 124, Eternal Consciousness, 344, 615 Ethics, 3, 7, 9, 65, 255, 303, 335, 135, 145-148, 153-154, 157 Etiology, 6, 45-46, 615 Embelia ribes burm, 111 Eucalyptus, 248-250 Emblic myrobalan/officinalis, 72 Euphorbiaceae neriifolia, 72 Embryology, 508 Evening Routine, 329 Emerald, 322, 325-327 Evil, 56, 395, 514, 517, 527 Emesis, SEE Vamana Evil Spirits, 56, 395, 514, 517 Emetic, 39, 77, 91, 93, 100-101, 107-109, 112, Excretory, 37, 71, 73, 78, 80, 84-85, 89, 91, 93, 116-118, 126, 157-158, 177 95, 97, 100, 102-103, 106-107, 111-112, 268, Emmenagogue, 78-79, 90, 93-94, 96-99, 106, 313, 330 Exercise, 173-175, 206-207, 576 109, 111, 114, 116, 133, 136-138, 151, 157- Exocrine, 18, 35, 547 159, 327, 517 Exorcism, 156, 522-523 Emollient, 68, 89, 98, 104, 106, 116-117, 119, Expectorants, 39, 71, 74, 79, 81, 84, 88-90, 92- 131, 135, 138, 141, 144, 146, 150, 152 93, 95-97, 99-101, 108-110, 112, 117, 131- Emotions, 9-11, 18, 26-27, 29, 35-36, 38, 41, 46, 134, 138-139, 144, 150, 152, 156-158 51, 58, 62, 68, 73, 114, 122, 125-126, 137- Extracts, 552-553, 571, 576 138, 140-141, 145, 159, 259, 279, 285, 303, Eyes, 7, 70, 72, 73, 79, 101, 81-82, 85, 88, 99, 309 Emphysema, 137 101, 103, 118, 197, 431, 435-449 Encephalitis, 550 Foods 131, 136, 142, 149, Endemic Goiter, 534 Endocrine, 17-18, 21, 35-36, 265, 267, 272, 285, 151-152, 156 287, 291, 294, 310, 547, 571 Lashes, 438-439, 442, 446 Endometriosis, 502-503 Therapy, 241-242, 445 Endometritis, 70, 88, 503 Wash, 329, 439-440, 465 Enema/Basti, 7, 35, 39, 85, 152, 169-170, 172, 176-179, 184-185, 189-196 Enlarged Bladder, 421 Enlarged Liver/Spleen, 28, 70, 83, 85, 93, 111, 633

The Áyurveda Encyclopedia F Fibromyalgia, 529 Face Figs, 131 Filariasis, 185, 492, 576 Abhyanga/Care, 243 Filberts, 144 Analysis, 50 Finger Nail Analysis, 52 Cleansing, 559 Fish, 148-149 Hair, 244 Fish Pose, 271, 273, 305, 579 Palsy, 536 Fistula-in-Ano, 81, 170, 172, 181, 491-492 Paralysis, 77, 92, 146 Five Elements, 15, 21 Pose, 267-268 Five Leafed Chaste Tree, 98 Fainting, 47-48, 57, 62, 68, 72, 105, 138, 151, Five Senses of Knowledge & Action, 341, 344 155, 170, 244, 469-472 Flatulance, 37, 71-72, 83, 90, 100 Faith, 6, 9, 11-12, 26, 46, 62, 107, 248, 335-338, Flax, 117, 144, 174, 176, 471 340-341 Flaxseed, 150, 405 Fasting, 173-175, 178, 189, Fleas, 109-110 Fat, 19, 21-22, 24, 28-29, 40, 48, 53, 59, 68, 115- Flies, 110, 249, 413 Florida Crystals, 152 116, 119 Flossing, 329 Herbs, 73-75, 78, 82-83, 87-88, 90, 93, 95-96, Flu, 112-113, 117, 388-389, 506, 545, 576 98-101, 107-108, 111 Herbs, 70, 86, 97, 101, 107-108, 110 Foods, 130, 132, 135, 140, 143, 145-146, Foods, 132, 138-139, 143, 148, 157-158, Fluorescent lights, 319 148-150, 152-153, 157, Fluoride, 139 SEE ALSO Obesity Fomentation, 171, 180 Fatigue, 24, 28-29, 36-37, 47, 76, 130-131, 144, Food, 127-168 148, 156 Allergies, 361, 379, 388, 550 Fatty Cysts, 451 Cell, 343, 346 Fear, 22-23, 25-26, 28-29, 47, 183, 200, 207, Intake, 47 278, 309, 312, 315, 317, 336, 339, 341 Obstructions, 537 Febrifuge, 79-80, 82-83, 87, 92-93, 99, 101, 103, Plans, 591-604 107, 109, 113, 117, 131-133, 136-137 Poisoning, 189 Febrile Disease, 61, 104, 131, 138, 143-145 Research, 576 Feet, 71, 73-75, 82-83, 89, 90, 102-103, 107, Foot, SEE Feet 109, 243, 459, 486, 488, 549, 615 Fractures, 70, 74-75, 88, 141, 391, 402, 404-405, Female Reproduction, 501-507 576 SEE ALSO Artavaha/Stanya- Frankincense, 248-250 vaha Srotas Frontal Brain Cleanse, 285, 579 Feng Shui, 557, 564-567 Fruit, 130-135, 154 Fennel, 73, 156-158 Fruit Sugar, 152 Fenugreek, 158 Fumigation, 92-93, 403, 465, 503, 519-522, 543 Fetus, 76, 105, 508-511, 517 G Fevers, 23, 36, 47-48, 53-54, 56-57, 60-61, 68, Galactogogue, 75, 106, 111, 117 113, 115-119, 391-398 Galaganda/goiter, 534, 613 Herbs, 70, 72-74, 76-85, 87-90, 92-93, 95- Gall Bladder, 51, 57, 61-62, 96, 115-117, 130- 101, 103-104, 106-107, 109-110 Foods, 126, 128, 130-140, 142-143, 146-148, 150, 152-154, 156-159 Fiber Foods, 130-131, 133-134, 136-138, 142- 144 Fibroids, 28, 495, 506 634

Index 131, 133, 136, 139, 165, 189, 258-259, Glucoside, 110 310, 373, 529, 547, 558 Gluten, 141 Stones, 104, 118, 140-141, 149, 151, 361, 373, Glycyrrhiza glabra, linn, 111 555 Gnats, 249 Gandúßha, 180, 449 Goat Milk, 147, 154 Gangrene, 136, 486, 550 God-Visualization, 613 Garbanzo, 142, 167, 612 Goiter, 70, 134, 185, 192, 196, 449, 500, 531, Garcinia, 112, 553 Gardenia, 248-250, 579 534, 548, 613 Gargle, 180, 329, 331, 404, 428, 433, 449 Gokßhura, 86, 572 Garlic, 101 Gold Thread, 95 Gas, 20-21, 23, 39-40, 46-48, 60-61, 68, 115 Golden Hessonite Garnet, 326 Foods, 125, 127, 132, 136, 141-142, 145, 152, Gomedha, 613 155-159 Gomukhásana, 267-268, 613 Herbs, 70, 78-79, 82, 88-89, 91, 95-96, 101, Gonorrhea, 78, 81, 89-93, 99-101, 106, 131, 133, 105, 108, 111 Gastritis, 73, 89, 97, 109, 130, 145, 274, 386 138, 524 Gastroenteritis, 374, 619 Gotu Kola, 80, 173 Gastrointestinal/GIT, 73, 78-79, 83, 94, 105, 160 Gout, 54-55, 170, 183, 189, 191-192, 201, 233, 156, 176, 263-264, 273 Gauri, 88 531, 535-538 Gauriphal, 85 Foods, 131-137, 139-141, 143, 145, 158 Gáyatrí Mantra, 211, 311, 519 Herbs, 70, 73-74, 81, 86-88, 95, 100 Gem Therapy, 322-327 Grace of God, 340 Genital Herpes, 524 Grahaní, 40, 365, 387, 462, 550, 613 Genital Tract Displacement, 505 SEE ALSO Digestion Geranium, 175, 230, 250-251 Grains, 140-142 Germicide, 80, 108, 117-118 Granthi, 35, 485, 534 Germs, 13, 116-117, 479 Grapes, 131 Ghee, 146-148 Grapefruit, 132, Pañcha karma, 173-174, 177-183 Grass, 10, 13, 15, 78, 94, Ghirita, SEE Ghee Gravel, 99 Giddiness, 47, 73, 100, 155, 206, 244 Graves Disease, 534 Giloy Sattwa, 87, 553 Gray Hair, 73, 77, 95, 107, 124, 161-162, 196,- Ginger, 71-73 199, 206, 233, 238, 240, 271, 295 Gingivitis, 449-450, 531, 533 Great Lock Pose, 262, 614 Glands, 18, 20, 28, 36, 68, 115, 118, 192, 196, Great Piercing Position, 294 211, 547 Great Sealing Pose, 261, 614 SEE Adrenal, thyroid Greed, 200, 279 Foods, 131, 141, 159, Green, 321-322, 324 Herbs, 70, 76-77, 87-88, 91, 93, 102 Grief, 47, 170, 178, 183, 315 Tumors, 496 Griping, 73, 79, 83, 190, 366 Glass Ingested, 85 Groin, 491-493, 501-502, 505, 511, 517, 537 Glaucoma, 241-242, 441 Gríßhma, 46, 613 Global Warming, 580, 582 Guava, 132 Glossitis, 533 Guæa/Jaggery, 516 Glucose, 21, 27, 118, 121, 205 Guæmar, 27, 86-87, 572 Guæúchí, 87, 572 Guggul/Gugal, 70, 87-88, 572 Gulma, 377, 492-497, 613, 616 635

The Áyurveda Encyclopedia Gums, 78-79, 88-89, 110, 115, 130-134, 240, 99-100, 107-109, 111, 250, 329, 361, 449-450, 550, 612 Pañcha Karma, 181, 185, 196-197, 200-201, Gu`as, 15-16 205, 238, 240-241 Guru, 12, 127, 311-312, 316, 343-344, 477, 528, Yoga, 259-261, 271, 273, 283 Health, 3, 6-7, 303, 307, 313 561, 613 Hearing, 77, 99, 103, 427, 460 Guói/Vati/Pills, 552, 613 Heart, 6, 13, 18-20, 28, 36-37, 47-48, 51, 55, 61- Gymnema sylvestre, 86 Gynecological, SEE Reproductive 63, 68, 115, 117, 311, 313, 315-316, 323, H 325-326, 329, 336, 340-342, 353, 541-545 Hair, 24, 28-29, 59, 68, 112, Aromas, 247-250 Foods. 130-136, 138-139, 141-142, 144, 149, Foods, 145, 151, 158 151, 153, 156-157, 159, 165, 574-575 Herbs, 73, 76-78, 80, 93, 95, 98-99, 102, 106 Herbs, 72-77, 79-80, 82, 87, 89-91, 93, 95-96, Pañcha Karma, 200-201, 220, 238-240, 244 101, 107-109, 112 Yoga, 271, 295, 329-330 Pañcha Karma, 170-175, 181, 183, 185, 187, Halásana, 272, 613 190, 194-195, 201-202, 205-207, 209-210, Haldi, 88 214, 226, 235, 242 Half Bow Pose, 264-265 Yoga, 256, 265, 267-269, 271, 279, 284-285, Hallucinogens, 468-469 288-291, 293-294, 308 Hamstring, 299-300 Heartburn, SEE Acidity Ha´g saà mantra, 311, 315 Heat, 15-21, 23, 33, 39-40, 46-48, 116, 323, 330- Hanuman, 262, 614 334, 376, 539 Happiness, 13-14, 42, 271, 313 Foods, 132, 137, 139, 143, 151, 155 Haridrá, 88, 572 Herbs, 81, 83-84, 86, 101 Harítakí, 88 Pañcha Karma, 173-175, 180-183, 186, 202, Hate/Hatred, 248, 271, 278 206-208, 226, 234, 236 Hay Fever, 84, 137, 159-160 Yoga, 267, 284-285, 292, Hazelnut, 144 Heaviness, 99, 156 Head, 19-20, 30, 35, 47-48, 58-59, 62, 106, 109, Hemanta, 613 Hematuria-blood, 420 116, 198, 240, 248, 412, 431-432, 447, Hemicrania, 81, 99, 197, 201 486, 515, 541-545. 549, 617 Hemiplegia, 71, 102-103, 181, 183, 191, 458 Abhyañga, 210-211, 236, 329 Hemoglobin, 40, 353, 392, 396-397, 547 Foods, 122, 156-159 Hemorrhage, 74, 84, 86, 119, 429-430, 438, 457 Herbs, 72, 77, 86, 97, 99 Hemorrhoidectomy, 572 Oil, 234, 237-240, 462, 488, 615 Hemorrhoids, 48, 55, 250, 382-387 Pañcha Karma, 170, 172-173, 177, 180, 183, Foods, 130-134, 136, 139, 141-142, 146, 154- 185, 187, 193-202, 205-211, 214, 226, 155, 157 232-240, 243 Herbs, 70, 73-75, 79, 81-82, 84-91, 93-94, Yoga, 248, 255-257, 260-261, 263-267, 269- 96-97, 99, 101, 104, 106-107, 109-111 275, 278, 286, 290-294, 296, 299-301, Pañcha Karma, 180-182, 189, 192, 244 304, 306, 309 Yoga, 262-263, 265, 271 Headache, 23, 36-37, 54, 113-114, 329, 321, 545 Hemostatic, 73-74, 77, 79, 81, 94, 96, 108-109, Foods, 137, 139, 155-159 115, 117, 119, 131, 134, 138, 143, 157 Aromas, 247-250 Hepatitis, 70, 73, 77, 88, 93, 96, 110, 115, 119, Herbs, 72, 76-77, 79-81, 84-85, 89-90, 94-95, 136-137, 372 Herbology Chapter, 67-112 636

Index Preparation, 551-556 Hypoglycemia, 130, 135, 144, 147, 162, Hereditary, 67, 382, 384, 424 Hypotension, SEE Blood Hernia, 34, 70, 150, 158, 271, 491 Hypothalamus, 279, 309-310 Hero’s Pose, 263-264, 299 Hypothyroid, 388, 534, 548 Herpes, 70, 81, 84, 93, 96, 104, 113, 116, 130, Hysterectomy, 507 Hysteria-, 88, 90, 94, 101, 105, 109-110, 156- 134-135, 146, 154, 485-486, 524-525 Hessonite Garnet, 325-326, 613 158, 248, 278, 325 Hiatal Hernia, 491 Hiccup, 36, 48-49, 61, 89, 95, 107-108, 152, I Ice Cream, 147, 157 155-157, 184, 198, 201, 283, 410-412 Ichnocarpus fruitescens, 102 High Blood Pressure, SEE Blood Iæá, 258, 262, 279-280, 284-285, 289, 291-293, Hikká, SEE Hiccup Hingwasták, 70 314-316 Hip, 274, 298 Illusion, 326, 343 Hiranyagarbha, 345, 613 Immunity, 16, 18, 20, 22, 35, 40, 51, 61, 70, 76, Hirchula, 377, 613 Hissing Breath, 287, 579 80, 100, 104, 107, 138, 145, 148, 150-152, Histaminase, 205 172, 205-207, 213, 249, 262, 285, 308, 312, HIV, SEE AIDS 527-529 Hives, 242 Impacted Feces, 419 Hoarse, 72, 80, 89, 196, 198, 432-433 Impotence, 29, 76, 86, 92, 94, 101-102, 104, Hodgkin’s, 550 110, 135, 149, 157-158, 326, 384, 522-523, Holistic, 11, 16, 41, 45, 568-569 619 Holy Basil, 107 Incompatible Foods, 145, 167, Homogenized, 145 Incontinence, 72, 158, 196, 424, 426 Honey, 128-129, 151-152 Incubatory Signs, 25, 45, 47 Honeydew, 167 Indian Alces, 93 Hormones, 17-18, 20, 22, 36, 110, 143, 148, 205, Indian Bedellium, 87 Indian Country Mallow, 69 577-579 Indian Gall Nut, 88 Herbs, 70, 76, 104, Indian Gooseberry, 72 Yoga, 258, 268, 271, 285, 287, 291-292, 294- Indian Madder, 96 Indian Pennywort, 80 295, 309-310 Indian Spikenard, 89 Horseradish, 149, 158 Indian Valerian, 105 Hot Infusions, 551-552, 616 Indigenous, 11, 79, 100, 108 Hot Peppers, 137 Indigestion, 21, 25, 47-48, 54, 68, 374 Humming Bee Breath, 286 Food, 127, 129, 132, 134, 136-137, 142, 145- Humus. 142 Hunched back, 265 146, 156-159 Hunger, 47, 95, 154-156 Herbs, 70-74, 79, 82-84, 88-89, 91-92, 95-97, Hydrocotyle asiatica, 80 Hydrogogues, 115 101, 106, 108, 111 Hyperactivity, 248, 319, 321 Pañcha Karma, 170, 178-179, 185, 203, 208, Hypertension 241, 244 SEE Blood Pressure Yoga, 262, 267, 283-284, 299 Hyperthyroid, 351, 449, 534, 571-572 Infants, SEE Children Hypnosis, 546-547 Infections, 20, 29, 40, 61, 113, 116, 207, 248- Hypochondria, 79-80, 103, 138 637

The Áyurveda Encyclopedia 249, 395-396 Intellect/Intelligence, 13, 39, 46-47, 62, 80-81, Foods 130-131, 135-140, 143-144, 148, 152- 89, 130, 146-147, 154, 177, 194, 201, 218, 316, 244, 313, 321, 326, 330-331, 340-341, 153 343, 462, 464-466, 472, 491, 508, 515, 571 Herbs, 70, 73, 76, 81, 84-85, 88, 93, 96 Hepatitis, 372 Intestines, 7, 39, 49, 61, 115-116, 118-119, 325, Inference, 49-50, 395 363, 365-372, 375-377, 380, 382- 383, Infertility, 7, 86, 92, 94, 104, 110, 135, 144, 265, 391, 396, 402, 413, 432, 456, 459, 491, 324 493, 495, 515, 518, 536, 547 Inflammation, 50, 61, 112, 115, 117-118, 334, Bleeding, 130 357, 364-365, 373, 378, 384, 389, 391, Catarrh, 133 399, 401, 403, 420, 426, 428-430, 432, Cleansing, 73 435, 437-439, 440-442, 445, 449-450, 498, Colic, 101 517, 528, 501, 503, 506, 529, 533-534, SEE ALSO Colon 546, 550, 572-573 Flora, 88 Foods, 132, 138, 143, 150-151 Foods, 131, 136, 138-140, 150, 152 Herbs, 70, 72-73, 75-77, 81, 83, 85-86, 88, Flu, 86 90, 93, 95-96, 98-100, 104 Herbs, 78-79, 82-83, 86, 88-89, 93, 101, 111 Pañcha Karma, 179, 192, 201, 206, 235, 241, Mucus Membrane, 78, 112 244 Obstruction, 368-370, 372 Swelling, 429, 449 Organism, 89 Yoga, 265, 291, 319 Pañcha Karma, 173, 179, 185, 189, 192 , 194- Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome, 88, 572-573, 576 195 Infusion, 551-552 Parasites, 185, 189, 190, 192, 380 Inguinal Hernia, 491 Perforation, 368-372 Inhalation Therapy, 201, 480 SEE ALSO Small Intestine Injuries, 79, 83, 93, 96 SEE ALSO Ulcers Food, 131, 146-147, 150, 154, 157, 395, 400, Spasms, 82, 152 404 Worms, 93, 111, 119, 136, 139 Pañcha Karma, 170, 183, 192, 194, 202, 208, Yoga, 268, 271, 274, 279, 290, 293-294 214 Intoxication, See Alcohol Inner Self, 9, 41, 213, 279, 311, 557 Intuition, 285-286, 288, 338 Insanity, 30, 77, 80, 103-104, 109-110, 146, 154, Iodine/Iodised, 140, 534 185, 198, 316, 401, 455, 464-466 Ipomoea digitata, linn, 111 Insect/Bites/Stings, 74, 88, 95, 98-99, 101, 103, Iris, 248-250, 310, 320, 435, 439-440, 579 107, 109, 110, 132, 134, 157, 248-249, 578, 581 Irish Moss, 139, 500, 534 Insomnia, 27, 36-37, 47, 54, 62, 114, 248, 250, Iron, 100, 107, 131, 135-143, 153, 159 312, 356-358, 361, 374-376, 378, 388-389, SEE Bhasma/Loh 415, 424, 448, 456, 468, 470, 473, 494, Irradiated, 156 498, 506, 524, 528, 534, 538, 546, 554, Irritability, 132-133, 160-161, 248-249, 271, 184 561-562, 568, 572, 576 Irritable Bowel Syndrome, SEE Colitis Foods, 131, 141, 151, 155, 157-158, 170, 176 Irritant, 117, 142, 149, 372 Herbs, 70, 73, 76, 80, 90, 93, 101, 103, 105 Içhabgol, 89, 572 Pañcha Karma, 184, 196, 202, 205, 207, 233, Isometrics, 306-307 236, 238, 241 ͤhabgol/Ispaghula, 89 Yoga, 263, 269, 271, 278, 287 Itching, 124, 160 Instinct, 291 Herbs, 78, 80-81, 85, 89, 95, Pañcha Karma, 179, 189-190, 201, 205, 235, 638

Index 241-242 K J Kadira, 516 Jade, 322, 325 Kaißhore Guggul, 70, Jaggery, 152 Kajal, 560 Jálandhara Bandha, 258, 283, 291-293, 579 Kákamáchí, 90, 486 Jal Jamní, 95, 291 Kákanaka, 478 Jambul, 134 Kakßhá, 483, 487 Japa, 249 Kaki Mudrá, 296, 613 Jará, 206, 613 Kála, 423 Jasmine, 248-251 Kala Tulasí, 107 Jaóámáòçhí, 89, 572 Kale, 136, 574 Jathara, 273-274, 613 Kali Maricha, 573 Jathara Parivartanásana, 273, 613 Kama, 63 Jati-phalam, 158 Kamala , 101-102, 144 Jatrúrdhva Marma, 214, 613 Kámalá Roga, 373, 614 Jatumani, 483, 488 Káñchanar, 70, 91, 572 Jaundice, 28, 115, 119, 326, 361, 373, 386, 512, Káòókárí, 91 Kapálbháti Kumbhaka, 285, 614 515, 523, 614 Kapha, 16-21 Foods, 131, 133, 136-137, 140 Kapikachhú, 92, 572 Herbs, 73, 78-79, 83, 85, 87-90, 93, 95-96, Kapitthaparni, 248, 614 Kapotásana, 268-269, 614 98, 101, 104 Karana £haríra, 342, 614 Pañcha Karma, 183, 189-190, 192 Kardama Herpes, 485 Java, 103 Karela, 136, 166 Jaw, 196, 199, 201, 212, 229, 240, 329 Karmic, 38, 280, 312, 342-343, 499, 507, 557 Jerusalem Artichoke, 135 Karna Púrana, 205, 240, 614 Jihwá Roga, 451, 613 Karnapálí Rog, 429 Jíra/Jíraka, 137, 157 Karpúr, 248, 614 Jñyán Mudrá, 257-260, 263, 286-287, 292-294, Kartik, 511, 518 613 Karòa Kaòæú, 427-428 Jogging, 174, 334 Karòagata-Roga-Vijnániya, 427, 614 Joint Dislocations, 391, 404-405 Kasa, SEE Cough Joints, 6, 19-20, 29, 35, 48, 60, 115, 143, 158, Kasturi, 248 Katti Basti, 242, 614 368-370, 372, 375, 384, 396, 402, 405, Kavach, 92 407, 412, 425-426, 436, 456, 458, 460, Kayvala Kumbhaka, 288, 614 469, 479, 482, 535-536, 546, 577-578 Kaähyap Bharadwaj, 4 Friction, 404 Kása, 407, 614 Herbs, 70, 76, 85, 90, 98, 104-105 Kaóuká, 113, 572 Pañcha Karma, 196, 205-206, 209-211, 213- Káya Seka, 232-233, 614, 617-618 214, 233 Káyachikitsá, 6, 614 Yoga, 248, 273, 333 Kefir, 131, 146-147 Juniper, 114, 116, 251 Kelp, 139, 500 Jupiter, 324, 553, 561 Kerala Pañcha Karma, 180, 208, 231, 233, 235- Jwara, SEE Fever Jyotißh Astrology,560-564 236 Keratitis, 439-440 639

The Áyurveda Encyclopedia Kesar, 93, 443 Kßhipra, 215-216, 223, 225, 227 Ketu, 499, 553, 562 Kukunaka-opthalmia, 448 Khecharí Mudrá, 293 Kum Kuma, 93, 572 Khír, 74 Kumárí, 93 Kicharí, 127, 142 Kumbhaka, 283, 285-289 Kidneys, 27, 37, 52, 114-117, 189, 196, 248-250, Kuòæaliní, 27, 255, 257, 263, 267-268, 285, 288- 325-326, 355, 358, 388, 399, 413, 417, 289, 291-292, 294, 311-312 421-422, 424, 426, 468, 473, 508, 510, Kúrmásana, 268, 614 547, 561-562, 572, 574-576 Ku¤há, 94 Beans 142, 168 Kußhtha, 94-95, 573 Bleeding 132 Kut Root, 94 Calcium Deposits, 52 Kuóaj, 111, 578 Cancer, 574 Kuzu, 139 Foods, 131-134, 136-140, 142, 144, 146, 149- Kwátha, 551, 614 151, 154 L Herbs, 70, 77-78, 83, 85-86, 88-90, 92-93, Labials, 585 95-96, 101, 103-104, 107-108 Labor Pain, 251 Infections, 70, 88 Lactation, 132, 250 Stones, 83, 86, 90, 101, 132, 134, 136-140, Lactose, 152 154, 189, 576 Lagaòa, 438 Yoga, 258-259, 265, 268-269, 279, 309-310 Laghu Patha, 95 King of the Bitters, 82 Lal Punarnava, 100 King of Purgatives/Oils, 150 Lalaná Chakra, 316, 614 King of Váyu Disorders, 85 Lamb, 149 Kíra, 137 Lapis, 341-342 Kledaka Kapha, 20, 39, 614 Lard, 142, 149 Kneading Abhyañga, 206-210 Large Intestines, SEE Colon Knee Swelling, 458 Laryngitis, 72, 79, 100, 109, 112, 139, 157, 197, Knee-To-Chest Pose, 302 Knees, 60, 108, 187, 257, 260-272, 274-275, 251, 449 285-288, 290-294, 297-302, 305, 307, 457, Lashes, 59, 437-439, 442, 446 459, 550, 576, 578 Lassi, 146 Knowledge, 3, 6, 8-9, 20, 26, 45, 49-50, 52, 113, Lassitude, 29, 47, 177, 261-262 279, 285, 288-289, 314-316, 319, 336-337, Lavangaha, 157 341-346, 392, 464, 501, 545, 565-566, Lavaò Bhaskar, 70 568, 570-571 Lavender, 250-251 Cell, 343, 619 Laxative, 68, 114-115, 117-118 Koßhóhá, 456, 479 Krikátiká 215, 218, 220, 223, 228 Foods, 130-136, 138-139, 141, 144-147, 149- Krím Mantra, 313-314 152, 154-155, 158 Krimi, SEE Parasites Krimi-granthi, 436-437 Herbs, 73-74, 76-77, 79-80, 83, 89, 91, 93, K^ißh`a-Gata- Roga-Vijñániya, 440, 614 100-101, 106, 112 Krittiká, 518-519 Kriyá Yoga, 292, 294, 614 Laya Yoga, 283, 295, 614 Kßham Mantra, 313 Laziness, 47 Kßhaya/Atrophy, 472, 614 Leaches Vitamins, 153 Leafy Greens, 135, 148 640

Index Lecithin, 141 Cleansing, 525, 556 Legs, 85, 90, 193, 196, 208-209, 214, 216-217, Enlarged, 369-370 Foods, 131-137, 139-140, 142-143, 146, 148- 307 Obstructions, 458 151, 153-154, 158, 165 Paralysis, 458 Herbs, 70, 73-74, 76-80, 82-86, 89-90, 93-94, Stretches, 306 Legumes, SEE Beans 96-99, 101, 107-109, 111 Lekhana, 241, 445-447, 614 Recipe, 165 Lemon, 132 Yoga, 258-259, 265-268, 273-274, 284, 286, Lemon Grass, 78 Lentils, 143 309-310 Lepa, 180, 231, 235-236 Lock-Jaw, 196, 240, 401, 457-458, 460, 462 Leprosy, 95 Locust Pose, 263, 617 Lethargy, 25-26, 62, 156, 205, 207, 278, 288, Lodhra, 367, 402, 405, 425, 428, 438-439, 441, 336, 344, 361, 381, 383, 399, 498, 506, 510, 538 443-444, 448-449, 488, 503-505 Lettuce, 135, 138 Long Pepper, 100 Leukoderma, 76, 107, 481-482 Longevity, 3, 6-7, 11, 14, 41, 47, 68, 119, 316, Leukorrhea, 74, 76-77, 84, 88-89, 92, 94, 98, 104-105, 134, 138, 144-145, 507 330-331, 337, 512, 515, 557, 562, 570, Liberation, 258-259, 264, 278, 339, 562 572, 575 Licorice, 73, 111 Foods, 128, 138, 146-147, 154, 158, 574-576 Life Breath, SEE Prá`a Herbs, 73, 80, 89, 107 Life Cell, 343 Pañcha Karma, 185, 194, 203, 205-206, 208, Life Force, See Kuòæaliní 213, 232 Life Pace, 60 Yoga, 279, 285, 289, 303, 308 Life Sap, SEE Ojas Loss of Faith in Divine, 46 Life-breath, SEE Prana Loss of Sensation, 103 Life-purpose, SEE Dharma Loose Teeth, 131, 196-197, 329, 450, 457 Lifestyle, 11, 16, 23, 26, 37-39, 42, 45-46, 49, 67 Lord Átreya, 45, 612 During Pregnancy, 509 Lord Çhiva, 256, 518, 619 Ligaments, 196, 214, 243, 398, 401, 456, 479, Lotus, 230, 248-250 483, 508, 547 Poses, 258, 273, 579 Lightening Therapies, 169-171 Seeds, 114, 144 Light Headed, 36, 47 Love, 9, 11, 13, 26-27, 29, 63, 67, 73, 94, 104, Lily, 248, 250 107, 126, 148, 175, 248-249, 287, 311, 317, Lime/ Limpaka, 132 331, 333, 335-337, 339, 341, 343, 357, 388, Limping, 456, 458, 473 499, 506, 509, 512, 518, 557, 562 Linganáßha, 443-444 Low Blood Pressure, Linseed, 144, 150 SEE Blood/Pressure Low Lion Pose, 256, 259-260 Lower Back 76, 242, 305, 614 Lips, 28, 51-52, 59, 150, 449-450 Lumbago, 70, 76, 78, 85-86, 88, 94, 114, 131, Liquids, 153-155, 244-245 267, 272 Lithotriptic, 74, 79, 86, 95-96, 99, 102, 104, 116- Lumbar Stiffness, 244, 260 117 Lunar Breathing, 255, 284-285 Liver, 19, 21, 28, 39-40, 51, 57, 61-62, 113, 115- Lungs, 36, 39, 48, 52, 57, 62, 116-117, 119, 248- 250, 407-415 116, 119, 353, 356, 372 Foods, 130-133, 135-137, 139-140, 143-147, 150-152, 154, 156-159 Herbs, 70, 73, 81, 84, 92-93, 101, 104, 107, 109, 111-112 641

The Áyurveda Encyclopedia Pañcha Karma, 170, 185, 192, 207 Mallotus philippinensis, 102 Yoga, 273-274, 279, 284-287, 308, 310 Malt Syrup/Maltose, 152 Lust, 26, 200, 395, 523 Mamira, 95 Luster, 232 Mamírá, 95 Lyme disease, 389 Máåsa/Máåsavaha, 22, 28 Lymphatic System | Lymphatic, 18-20, 30-31, Manas Chakra, 316, 614 70, 76, 79-80, 91, 116, 119, 135-136, 138, Manda, 187, 614 140, 159, 170, 192, 205, 209-211, 248, 267, Mandágni, 21, 373-374 334, 615 Mandala, 478, 481 Mandarin Orange, 134 M Mandukaparni, 80 Macadamia, 144 Manganese, 133, 135, 138 Madanaphal, 513 Mango, 72, 132 Mádhava Nidan, 5, 455, 492, 528 Manipúra Chakra, 265, 267, 294, 315, 614 Mádhavakara, 492, 528 Mañjißhóhã, 96, 573, 578 Madhu, 152, 176, 424 Manomaya Koßha, 343, 614 Madhyama, 289, 614 Manovaha Srotas, 23, 30, 35 Madháyamañga Marma, 214, 614 Mantra, 7, 65, 70, 126, 311-315 Magnesium, 135-137, 139-141, 143-145 Manyá, 226, 442, 457, 615 Mahabharata, 501 Maple Sugar/Syrup, 151, 153, 163 Mahádeva, SEE Lord Shiva Margarine, 150 Mahá Bandha, 262, 293-294, Maricha, 96, 157 Mahá Bheda, 262, 294, 579 Marijuana, 109, 468-469 Mahá-kußhtham, 479 Marjoram, 158, 251 Mahá Marmas, 226, 541, 545 Marmas, 176, 205, 210, 215-230 Mahá Mudrá, 261-262, 292-294, Marrow, SEE Majjávaha Mahánáráyan Oil, 173, 176, 206, 229, 249, 546, Massage, SEE Abhyañga Mastitis, 143, 251, 550 550, 553 Matsyásana, 273 Mahásudarßhan, 70, 578 Matsyendrásana, 265-266 Mahavír Hanuman, 262, 614 Maya, 326, 343 Maháyoni, 502, 505 Mayonnaise, 153 Maheähwara, SEE Lord Shiva Meat, 148-149 Majjá, 23, 29, 31-34 Medas/Medovaha Srota, 23, 28-29, 31-34 Malabar Nut, 110 Medicinal Plasters, 235 Malabsorption, 36, 51, 70, 89, 97, 146, 148, 159, Meditate, 3, 9, 26-27, 39, 41, 63, 81, 105, 127, 137, 143, 145, 154, 156, 174-175, 186, 193, 179, 264, 361, 365, 368, 378-379, 387 Malaria, 82-83, 87, 91, 93, 95, 98-99, 107, 113, 211, 234, 238, 248-249, 255-256, 278-280, 282-283, 286, 288-289, 292, 294, 303, 308, 132, 380 311-312, 315, 317, 319-320, 326, 330, 335- Malas, 22-24, 48-49, 176, 329 336, 340, 357, 414, 434, 467, 498-499, 518- Male Reproductive System, 53, 258-259, 292- 519, 546, 576 Melancholy, 79, 89, 108 293, 522-525 Melanoma, 572-573 Malefic Planets, 47 Melatonin, 205 Malignant Growth, 452 Melia azadirachta, linn, 98 Melons, 132 642

Index Memory, 19, 27, 29, 38, 62, 455-475 Microwaves, 127, 556 Foods, 143, 146-147, 154 Migraines, 70, 105, 155, 196-197, 200, 273, 283, Herbs, 72, 76-77, 80, 89-90, 97, 101, 107, 109 545 Pañcha Karma, 171, 176-177, 206, 239, 241 Milk, 145-148 Yoga, 278-279, 288, 292, 303, 308-309 Millet, 141 Mind, SEE Mental Meningitis, 533, 550 Menopause, 79, 93-94, 96-97, 104, 107, 506, Cell, 343, 614 Heart, 342 576-577 Mineral Pitch, 70, 104, 494 Menorrhagia, 73, 75, 78, 84, 89, 91-92, 94, 96, Mineral Water, 154 Minerals, 7, 60, 69-70, 104, 107, 121, 125, 129, 108, 196, 244, 356, 460, 501, 505, 531, 131, 135, 137-139, 142-144, 152-155, 159, 534 205, 326, 494, 534, 552-553, 577 Menstrual, 19, 74, 80, 85, 88, 94, 97, 104, 108, Mint, 154 111, 116, 131, 156-159, 196, 209, 259, Miscarriage, 28, 75, 134, 505, 517 263, 265, 271, 273, 370, 463, 466, 492, Mithya Áhar Vihar, 46, 615 497, 501-507 Mitra, 13, 509 Cramps, 105, 114, 150, 158, 550 Moderation, 68 Excess, 74, 161 Modern-Day Challenges, 577 Irregular, 94 Mokßha, 63, 335 Pain, 94, 108 Molasses, 153 Promotes, 85 Mononucleosis, 550 Regulates, 88 Monoplegia, 181 Mental Moodiness, 97 Conditions, 6-7, 9, 11-12, 19-20, 25-27, 35, Moonstone, 322 49, 58, 61-63, 68, 114, 311-314, 316 Morning Sickness, 134, 158-159 Dosha Qualities, 25, 27 Mosquitoes, 107, 110, 249, 396 Foods. 121, 130-131, 148, 156, 158 Mother Nature, 10, 121, 334-335, 527, 553, 571 Herbs, 73, 76, 101, 104-105, 109, 112 Moths, 109, 249 Pañcha Karma, 169-170, 173, 175, 177-178, Motion Sickness, 131 191, 194, 197-198, 205-207, 231, 234, 243 Motivation, 20, 313, 335, 338-339, 561 Peace, 12, 278-279, 295, 528, 557, 567 Mountain Ebony, 91 Traits, 62 Mouth, 40, 47-48, 50, 61, 70-71, 73, 79, 89, 96, Yoga, 257-259, 278-279, 282-283, 285-289, 291-295, 303-304, 307-308 117-118, 122, 131, 133, 136, 155, 170- SEE ALSO Manovaha 171, 180, 187, 194, 196-199, 449-450, Menus (doßhas), 163 456-458, 615 Mercury, 5, 324, 326, 553-554, 561, 570, 572- Ulcers, 250, 398, 484 573, 577 MSG, 148 Mesua ferra linn, 97 Mucilaginous, 104, 111, 119 Metabolic System/Metabolism, 17-18, 21, 27, Mucuna pruriens, bak, 92 31, 115, 531-540 Mucus, 18, 20, 23, 39, 48, 51, 55, 60-62, 117, Foods, 125, 132-134, 144, 147, 152-154, 157 247, 410, 413-415, 424, 427, 429-432 Herbs, 78, 88, 93, 108 Foods, 130-132, 139-140, 143, 145-146, 150- Pañcha Karma, 181, 206, 209, 244 151, 153, 157, 159 Yoga, 259, 291, 309-310 Herbs, 72, 77-79, 81, 84, 88-89, 97-98, 100, Meta;, 93, 180, 326, 329, 553 110, 112 Methi/ Methica, 158, 244, 573 Pañcha Karma, 185-187, 190-191, 194, 197, 643

The Áyurveda Encyclopedia 201, 207, 209 N Yoga, 279, 283, 285, 291 Nábhi, 226 Mud/Mud-Caused Disorder, 47, 180, 355-356, Nabho Mudrá, 296 486, 516, 531 Náda, 253, 255, 278, 288-289, 292, 295, 311, Mudrá, 257-264, 289, 292, 294-296 Mukha Roga, 449-450, 615 315, 614-616 Múla Bandha, 258, 291-293 Náæí, 35, 182-183, 255, 267-268, 280, 284, 315, Múládhára Chakra, 257, 278, 294, 315 Multani Methi, 244, 550 399, 411, 414, 428, 449-450, 502, 546, 612 Multiple Sclerosis, 40, 76, 191, 197, 233, 262, Náæí £hodhana Prá`áyáma, 284 359, 474-475 Náæí Sveda, 182-183 Múng Beans, 143, 160 Náæíprakaäham/ Náæívijñanam, 52-53, 63 Múrchha, SEE Fainting Náæí-Vraòa, SEE Sinus Múrchha Kumbhaka, 287, 615 Nagakesara, 97 Múrdha Taila, 240, 615 Nails, 29, 49, 51-52, 60, 76 Muscles, 19, 23, 28, 32-34, 48, 113-115, 117, Namak, 153, 385 Nárayan Taila, 546 119, 248, 250 Narcotic, 94-95, 154 Foods, 130, 135, 137, 141, 143, 145, 148, Nardostachys jatamansi, DC, 89 Nariyal, 150 150-151, 153 Narrow Urethral Duct, 419 Herbs, 70, 74-78, 81-83, 85-86, 91-92, 96-98, Násá-gata-roga-Vijñániya, 429 Nasal SEE Sinus, Nose 100-101, 104-105, 108, 111-112 Pañcha Karma, 180-181, 191, 194, 197, 205- Massage, 200, 539 Nasya, 196-200 207, 210, 214, 233, 242-243 Nature, 37, 337-338 Yoga, 286-302, 304, 307-309 Nausea, 28, 36, 47, 61, 68, 170, 173, 179, 185, Muscular Dystrophy, 23, 191 Mushrooms, 138 250 Music Therapy, 14, 21-22, 65, 203, 238, 288, Foods, 132-134, 137, 149, 153, 157-159 Herbs, 70, 72, 79, 83-84, 86, 96, 98-99, 102, 311, 316-317 Research, 577 108-109 Musk, 250 Navarakizhi, 233 Musta, 97, 573, 578 Navel, 18-19, 313, 315, 342 Mustard, 149, 158 Nayaná-bhigháta-Pratißhedha, 448, 615 Mustard Greens, 135, 138 Neck, 91, 99, 104, 170, 196-198, 200-201, 234- Mutra, SEE Urinary: Colic, Gravel, Stones, Diseases, 238, 240, 273-274, 304-306 Obstruction, Retention SEE ALSO Stiff Neck Mútravaha Srotas, 31-34 Nectarines, 133 Mutton, 149 Neem, 97-98, 573, 578 Mutually Contradictory Foods, 383, 423, 477, Negative Ions, 310 482, 531, 551 Negative Thoughts, 47, 56-57, 336 Myocardial necrosis, 70 Neoplasm, 491 Myotic, 117 Nerves, 6, 16-17, 19, 23, 29-30, 35-37, 40, 48, Myrobalan, 88 Myrrh, 79 68, 113-114, 116-119, 312-314, 319, 325- 326, 330 Foods, 130-132, 141, 143-145, 147, 150-152, 154, 156-158 Herbs, 70-72, 74-81, 84, 86, 89-90, 92, 96-98, 100-103, 105, 107-109, 112 644

Index Pañcha Karma, 185, 191, 197, 205-207, 240, Nutgrass, 97 243 Nutmeg, 71 Nutrition, 15, 21-22, 28, 30, 36, 40-41, 73, 106, Yoga, 259-261, 267, 271, 280, 283, 285-287, 290-291, 308, 310 121-168 Psychology, 121 SEE ALSO Nervous System Nutritive Tonic, 73, 79, 104-106, 109, 111, 114, SEE ALSO Pain, Nerves 327 Nervines, 71, 75, 77, 80, 85-86, 88-90, 92, 99- Nuts, 143-145 100, 105, 107-108, 112 Nervous System, 16, 18-19, 30-31, 35-36, 137, O Oats, 140-141 141, 205-206, 232-233, 236, 241, 455-476 Obesity, 28, 58, 61, 387-388 Herbs, 82, 101, 103, 109 Yoga, 270, 279, 282, 284, 292, 309-310 Herbs, 75, 88, 93, 96, 98, 104, 106, 111 Netra Basti, 241-242, 446, 615 Foods, 131-132, 134-135, 137, 149, 157 Neuralgia, 77-80, 83, 94, 105, 109-110, 113, Pañcha Karma, 170, 172, 178, 185, 192, 208 132, 157-158, 196, 248-249 Observation, 49-50, 58 Neurasthenia, 144-145, 157-158 Ocean Fish, 149 Neuromuscular, 233 Odana, 179, 188, 615 Neurosis, 88, 196 Oils, 126-127, 129, 169-171, 173-182, 205-210, Neurology, 574 229-245, 329, 553 Neurotransmitters, 17, 20, 36 Ojas, 21-22, 27, 40, 47, 68, 73, 76, 87, 104, 106, Newborns, 211, 517-518 247-249, 312-313 Niacin, 135-136, 138, 141, 160 Okra, 138 Nidána, 45 Oleation, 150, 169, 171, 173, 176-180 Night Blindness, 206, 241, 444 Olive, 151, 168 Níla, 423 Omega-3, 574 Night Sweats, 159 One Universal Soul, 316 Nilá, 226, 615 Onions, 138 Nimb/Nimba, SEE Neem Ophthalmia, 79, 89, 93, 101, 435-436, 439-442, Nipple soreness, 250 445, 448 Nirbikalpa Samádhi, 316, 615 Oranges, 133-134 Nirguòæí, 98-99, 573 Oregano, 158 Niruri, 78 Organ Pulses, 57-58 Nirvana, 316, 615 Organic, 145, 578-581 Nirúha Basti, 172, 191-195 Organs & Herbs, 547 Niyama, 39, 255, 339-340 Origin Sites, 18, 27, 30, 41, 176, Nocternal Emission, 144 Osteoarthritis, SEE Arthritis Nonviolence, 39, 340 Osteoporosis, 22-23, 73, 100, 112, 133, 191, Nori, 139 206, 576 Nose, 7, 19, 56, 59, 111, 159, 247, 249-250, 429- Outer Breath Retention, 288, 612 Overweight, SEE Obesity 433 Overflow, 7, 47, 457 Pañcha Karma, 178-179, 184, 191, 196-198, Ovum, 508-509 200-202, 236, 238-239 Yoga, 256, 259-260, 278-279, 283, 285-288, 290-292, 294-295, 303, 310 Nourishing 104-106, 141-152, 169-172, 182, 205-207 NSAID, 573 645

The Áyurveda Encyclopedia P Parasites, 113, 118, 379-381 Pachaka Pitta, 19, 21, 39-40, 72 Foods, 136-137, 145, 151-152, 156 Pacholi, 249 Herbs, 70, 79, 97-98, 101, 104, 111 Pádábhyañga, 243 Pañcha Karma, 185, 189, 192, 196, 198, 249 Padmásana, 256, 258-259, 290-291, 615 Pain, 22-23, 28-29, 36-37, 47-48, 54, 56, 60-61, Parathyroid, 181, 272, 291, 310, 548 Parboiling, 142 68, 113-116 Parißheka Sveda, 181, 183, 232, Abdominal, 70, 75-76, 110, 133, 151, 156- Parkinson’s, 92, 191, 475, 577 Parsley, 138 158, 179, 191, 273 Parturifacient, 118 Back, 70, 86, 124, 133, 191, 196 Paschimottanásana, 256, 261, Childbirth, 99, 118, 134, 296 Paßhana Bheda, 99 Foods, 125, 127, 131-134, 137-138, 142, 150- Paßhásana, 266 Past-life, 498 152, 156-159, 314, 326, 333, 340 Pasta, 140-141 Herbs, 70, 72-73, 75-79, 81-82, 85-86, 90, Patañjali, 255, 616 Patchouli, 249, 550 93-97, 99-100, 103, 107-110, 112 Pathology, 45, 493-494 Heart, 28, 93, 124, 321 Patna, 8, 103 Joint, 70, 76, 81-82,85, 95-96, 109, 133, 142, Payasam, 74, 616 PCBs, 503 170, 180, 184 Peace, 12, 14, 25-26, 41-42, 175, 278-279, 283, Menstrual, 94, 108 Nerve, 77, 86, 114, 123, 132, 156, 326 288, 295, 308, 312-313, 317, 319, 335-336, Pañcha Karma, 170, 173, 179, 181-182, 184- 340, 464, 510, 528, 557, 567, 584 Peaches, 133 185, 187, 189, 191, 193-194, 196, 201, Peanuts, 143, 151 205-206, 235, 239-242, 244 Pearl, 322, 325, 327 Rib, 93, 156, 184 Pears, 133 Testes, 37, 99 Peas, 138 Yoga, 271, 273, 283, 296, 298, 302, 305, 308- Pecans, 144 309 Peppermint, 114-115, 159, 248, 250-251 Palate, 449-452, 533 Perfection Pose, 257, 618 Cancer, 449, 451 Perineum, 250, 257-260, 291-293, 304, 542, 615 Fissure, 450 Peritoneal Layer, 548 Palliation/Palliative, 170, 172-173, 176, 201, Peritonitis, 85 231, 354, 436 Personality, 27, 54, 338-339 Palpitations, 28, 36, 60, 81, 90, 105, 108, 131- Perspiration, 90, 97, 134, 171 132, 141, 156, 271, 313 Pesticides, 152, 578-580 Pañcha Karma, 7, 169-245, 577 Pets, 102, 109, 517, 554, 581 Pancreas, 27, 39-40, 76, 84, 87, 96-97, 108, 132- Peyá, 187-188 133, 135, 140-141, 147, 153-154, 265-267, Pháòóa, 551, 616 274, 286, 310, 369, 388 Pharmacotherapeutics, 568 Páòæu-roga, 355 Pharyngeal, 452 Panír, 146 Pharyngitis, 88, 157 Papaya, 130, 133 Phlegm, 28, 48, 95, 107, 117, 132, 134, 137-138, Paralysis, 114, 314, 321, 324, 457-458, 460, 462 140, 142, 150, 152, 174, 187, 189, 248, 284, Facial, 77, 92, 146, 154, 196, 229, 231, 238, 287, 434 157, 457-458, 462, 464 Foods, 131, 142, 154, 156 Herbs, 71, 76, 83, 89, 93, 96, 100-102, 105, Paraplegia, 181, 191, 353, 359 646

Index Phosphorus, 135-138, 143-145 Prabháva, 126 Phyllanthus niruri, linn, 78 Pradhana Karma, 185 Picrorrhiza kurroa benth, 92 Pradhena, 235 PID, 503 Prajápati, 412, 509, 511 Pigeon Pose, 268-269 Praklinna-vartma, 438 Pills, 552 Prak^iti, 16, 49, 50 Pimples, 479, 482-485, 487-488, 492 Pralepa, 235, 616 Pínasa, 431, 433, 534, 616 Prameha, 421-422, 424-425, 616 Pinæa Sveda, 233-235 Prá`a/Váyu, 19, 27, 40, 107, 224, 342, 345, 455 Pineal, 22, 40, 205, 267, 272, 294-295, 548 Pineapple, 133-134 Srotas, 31, 32-34, 107 Pi´galá, 255, 280-281, 284-285, 316 Prá`áyáma, 280, 282-285 Pinon, 145 Prasad, 153 Piper longrum, linn, 100 Pratimaräha, 197-198, 200 Piper nigrum, linn, 96 Pratißhyáya, 415, 430, 616 Pippalí, 99-100, 573 Prati-túní, 497 Pistachio/Pista, 145 Pravál, 100, 325 (bhasma), 573 (research) Pitta, 3, 7, 16-19, 21-27 Prayer, 13-14, 39 Pituitary, 20, 70, 110, 267, 272, 285, 291-292, Pregnancy, 251, 253, 508-511 295, 310, 548 Foods, 132, 153, 158, 177 Pizhichil, 232, 616 Herbs, 70, 73-74, 82-83, 88-89, 93-94, 105, Plantago ispagula/ovata, 89 Plantain, 131 112 Plasma, 19, 22, 28, 40, 48, 73-74, 76-87, 90-92, Pañcha Karma, 183, 185, 189, 192, 198, 201, 94-101, 103, 105-111, 116, 130-132, 139, 211 141, 145-147, 149, 153, 155, 176-177, 194, Yoga, 296-303 205-206, 293 Preliminary Therapies, 173, 480 Pleurisy, 550 Premature Graying, 197-199, 233, 238 Plough Pose, 272, 613 Premonitory Signs, 45 Plumbago Zeylanica, linn, 82 Preservatives, 127, 574, 578 Plums, 134 Prevention, 3, 6-7 PMS, 95, 97, 116, 131, 248, 506, 577 Prickly Chaff Flower, 74 Pneumonia, 93, 111 Progesterone, 110, 292 Poison, 75, 77, 104, 107, 152, 158, 176, 185, 192 Prolapse, 86, 89, 107, 122 Poliomyelitis, 191 Prostate, 29, 37, 85, 99, 136, 138-139, 150, 185, Pollen, 395 Pollution, 560, 578 236, 384, 419-421, 459, 500-501, 524 Polyps, 109, 191 Cancer, 500, 572-574 Pomegranate, 134, 574 Tumor, 420, 459 Poppy Seeds, 159 Protein, 18, 22, 36, 39-40, 88, Pork, 149 129, 133, 135, 138-144, 205, Post-Digestive Taste, 69 Psoralea corylifolia, linn, 76 Post-Partum, 250, 300, 511 Psoriasis, 76, 80, 88, 150, 182, 185, 244, 479, Potassium, 112, 130-140, 142-145 483, 488 Potatoes, 138-139 Psychology, 7, 12, 17, 19, 25, 65, 121, 175, 255, Poultice, 235-236 319, 335, 337, 363, 395, 465, 570 Poultry, 148 Psychosomatic, 6, 9, 45, 278, 310, 395, 612 Psyllium, 73, 117, 145 Ptocarpus, 81 Puakußha, 533, 616 647

The Áyurveda Encyclopedia Pulmonary TB, 70, 100, 134, 146-147, 154-155, Raktaja Gulma, 497, 616 185, 407, 412 Raktam, 69 Raktang, 101 Pulse, 52-62 Raktapitta, 353, 363, 430 Pumpkin, 113, 145 Raktavaha Srotas, 494, 547, 616 Punarnavá, 100, 116-118 Ranjak Pitta, 319 Puncture Vine, 86 Rasa, 19, 22, 24, 28, 30, 40, 67, 122, 130, 194, Pungent, 24, 40, 47, 61, 67-68 Punster, 522, 616 293, 313 Purgation, 7, 39, 47, 85, 115, 170, 172, 176, 178, Rasavaha Srotas, 31-34 Rasáyana, 7, 250 183, 185, 188-190 Rashes, 83-84, 88, 93, 109, 123, 131, 133, 136, Purgative, 23, 114-115, 117-118, 72-74, 77, 83, 138-139, 141, 483, 502, 85, 91, 93, 97-98, 101-102, 150, 177 Rasonam, 101 Purification Therapy, 176 Raspberry, 134 Puríäha, 23-24 Rauwolfia serpentina, benth, 103 Puríäha Srotas, 31-34 Rechanaka, 101 Purity, SEE Sattwa Reclining Twist, 301 Purple, 51, 131, 320, 502 Rectal Ulcer, 516 Purußha, 45, 616 Rectum, 31, 85, 107, Purva Karma, 173 Red Blood Cells, 73, 134, 136 Púrvarupa, 45, 573 Red Coral, 325, 327 Pus, 48, 61, 88, 107, 138, 235, 403, 425, 427, Red Garnet, 322, 325 Red Hogweed, 100 249, 437, 479, 482, 494-495 Red Meat, 58, 148, 358, 388, 546, 574 Puta-páka, 440-441, 444, 446- Reduction Therapy, 170-172 Refined Foods, 140, 151 448 Reflexes, 105 Q Refrigerant, 73, 78, 81, 83, 87, 93, 104, 116, 118 Quartz Crystal, 325-326 Refrigerated, 145 Questionnaire, 49, 58 Rejuvenation, SEE Rasáyana Quinsy, 533 Rejuvenatives, 73-75, 77, 79-80, 86, 88-89, 92- R 95, 101, 104, 106, 108-109, 111-112 Radiation, 130, 156 Renal Calculi, 83 Radish, 139 Renal Failure, 426 Raga, 316-317 Reproductive Fluid, 19, 68, 131, 146, 154, 176- Rahu, 499, 553, 562 Raisins, 131-132 177, 206, 484, 508 Raja Yoga, 283, 295, 616 Reproductive System, 31-34, 92, 144-145, 248, Rajaphala, 134 250, 325-326, 501, 503, 507, 522, 562 Rajas/Rajasic, 15-16, 25-27, Research, 571-577 Rakta Mokßha, 184, 201 Reserpine Alkaloid, 103 Rakta Pitta, 19, 28, 141, 353 Resolvent, 96, 118 Raktagata, 456 Respect, 6, 12, 337-338, 519 Raktaja, 380, 497, 616 Respiratory System, 409-418 Restaurant Food, 127 Restorative, 102, 118, 131, 191 Reticular Activating System, 309 Revand-chini, 73 648

Index Revati, 517, 521 Safeta Musali, 105 Rheum emodi, wall, 73 Safflower, 151, 173 Rheumatism, 54, 114, 118, 147, 545-546 Saffron, 71, 94 Sage, 159, 249-251 Foods, 131-132, 135-136, 142, 158 Sahasrára Chakra, 316, 617 Herbs 70-71, 73-74, 76-80, 82-83, 85-87, 89, Saibikalpa, 127, 617 Salad, 150-151 92-95, 97-99, 101, 104, 107, Sálam-miçhri, 101 Pañcha Karma, 191, 233, 235-236, 248, Sálamba Sarvá´gásana, 273 Yoga, 263, 265, 267, 285 Salep Orchid, 102 Rheumatoid Arthritis, 20, 96, 112, 269, 273, 319, Saliva, 39-40, 47, 153, 209 569, 572-573, 577 Salmonella, 572-573 Rhinitis, 156, 185, 190, 192, 196, 198, 200-201, Salt/Salty, 125-126, 153 382, 429, 431, 433 Samádhi, 26-27, 279, 288, 316, 341, Rhubarb, 73 Samágni, 21, 373-374, 617 Riboflavin, 136, 141 Samána Váyu, 19, 40 Ribs, 93, 262 Saånyása, 472 Rice, 140-143 Samprapti, 45 Rickets, 136 Saåtarpa`a, 171 Ricinus communis, linn, 85 Saå¤hmana, 172-173 Rig Veda Bhasyabhumika, 282 Saå¤hodhana, 172 RNA, 310 Sanátana Dharma, 8 Rock Candy, 71-72, 153 Sandalwood, 81 Rock Salt, 71-72, 153 Sandhi Mukti, 404, 446, 617 Rohini, 412, 449, 451, 521 Sandhigata-Roga, 436 Root C ause, 11 Sanskrit Alphabet, 585 Root Chakra, 313 Santalum album, linn, 81 Rosacea, 244 Saph Karne Wali, 114 Rose, 249-251 Saraswati, 310, 313, 315, 617 Rosemary, 159, 249-251 Sarca indica, linn, 75 Rotator Arm Muscles, 28 Sarcoma, 449, 452 Rough Chaff Tree, 74 Sárivá, 102 Rubefacient, 96, 117-118 Sarpa-darußhtrika, 86 Rubia cordifolia, linn, 96 Sarpa-gandha, 103, 358 Rubus wallichii, 85 Sarsaparilla, 102 Ruby, 325-327 Sarva-gata-Roga, 440 Rudhrapußhpa, 249, 617 Sarvánga Dhárá, 231, 617 Rupa, 45, 617 Sarvánga Senchana, 232, 617 Rutabaga, 139 Sattwa, 15-16, 25-27, 40, 114, 127, 141, 208, Rye, 140-141 S 213, 279, 314, 320, 464, 553, 613, 617 Sacred Creeping Grass, 94 Foods, 127-128, 130, 134-136, 140-141, 143, Sadhaka Pitta, 548 Sadhana, 39, 282, 336, 340, 343 145, 147-148, 151, 153, 155, 157-158 Sadness, 317, 343-344, 404 Herbs, 72-73, 76, 80, 84, 86, 94, 100, 104, Safed Chandan, 81 106-109, 112 Sattwavajaya, 45, 617 Saussurea lappa, clarke, 94 Saxifraga ligulata, wall, 99 649

The Áyurveda Encyclopedia Scabies, 95 Shad Bindu Taila, 431, 550 Scalds, 89, 106 Shaking, 312 Scalp cracking, 240 Çhalabhásana, 263-264 Scapula, 196 £hakti, 27, 294, 311-312 Schizophrenia, 236 £halbhásan, 263-264 Sciatica, 70, 77, 81-82, 85-86, 100, 114, 133, £hálákya/£halyá Tantras, 7 £hamana, 169-170, 172-173, 178, 197 139, 158, 191, 196, 243, 259, 269, 273, 285, Çháåbhaví Mudrá, 260 330, 455-456, 459, 462, 613 Çhankha Marma, 220 Sclerotic Coat, 436-437, 439 Çha´k Pußhtí, 112, 573 Scraping, 446-450 Sharír-asthána, 508 Sacrofula, 99-100, 170 Shatapußhpa, 156 Scrotum, 184, 191, 491 Çhatávarí, 103, 573, 578 Scurvy, 79, 99, 132, -133, 136 £havásana/Corpse, 278, 302 Sea Vegetables, 139, 578 £heka, 446-448 Seasons, 6, 21, 25, 41, 46-47, 49, 129-130, 179, Shellfish, 148-149 329-333, 558 £hikßha-Díkßha-Paríkßha, 316 Seated Twist, 300 £hilájit, 104 Seated Wall-Leg Stretch, 300 £hirá, 35 Seaweed, 139 £hiro Basti, 238-240 Sebaceous, 20, 31, 612 £hiro Dhara, 236-238 Secretions, 87-88, 93, 110-111, 159 £hiro Lepa, 235-236 Sedative, 68, 75, 81, 90, 103, 105, 109, 112, 135, Çhítalí, 174, 283-284 139, 145, 151, 158, 200, 325, 572-573 Çhítkarí, 579 Selenium 162-163 Çhiva, 89, 316, 256 Self-Absorption, 316 Çhleßhaka Kpaha, 20 Self-Realization, 3, 9, 11-12, 27, 39, 63, 248, Shock, 28, 109, 157, 210, 465 256, 258, 279, 282-283, 289, 295, 311-312, Çhophas/Çhotha, SEE Edema 314, 316, 336-337, 340, 343-344 Shoulders, 196-198, 270-272, 297, 300-301, 304, Self-Test, 49, 588 Self-Worth, 338, 340, 388, 469 306 Semen, 29, 76, 78-79, 104, 110, 131-132, 142, Shoulder Stand, 271-272, 290 144, 146-147, 158, 170, 184, 189, 191, 244, Çhukra , 22-23, 29-34, 313 262, 264, 267, 292, 315, 325, 343, 417-419, Çhukra-¤hmarí, 418 460, 522-524, 618 §hukraroga, 436 Senility, 80, 110, 258, 271, 308, 523, 570 Çhu`óhí, 71 Senna, 73 Çhvása, SEE Breathing/Difficult Senses, 36, 41, 141, 152, 172, 196, 198-203, Çhweta Musali, 104-105, 573 209, 233, 240, 249, 341-344, 508 Sialagogue, 71, 118 Sensitive Teeth, 450 Sickle Cell Anemia, 356 Serenity, 236, 320 Sida cordifolia linn, 76 Serotonin, 141 Siddha Yoni Ásana, 257 Serpent Pose, 263 Siddhayoga, 315, 336 Sesame/Sesamum indicum, 106, 145, 151, 173- Siddhásana, 256-258 174, 206-208, 211, 232, 239-240, 244, 573 Silica, 162-163 Setu Bandha Sarvá, 270 Silver Cookware, 556 Sexual Debility, 76-77, 102, 104-105, 135, 138, Simhásana, 256, 259-260 145, 149, 272-273, 325-326 Singers, 260 650

Index Sinus, 95-96, 99, 107, 109, 116, 139, 157-159, Sore Throat, 71-72, 79, 84, 86, 89, 91-93, 96, 176, 179, 185, 198, 200, 207, 239, 247-248, 112, 116, 132, 134, 137, 157-159, 185, 251, 260- 261, 271, 273, 285-286, 330, 391, 399- 260, 264, 415 400, 402 Sorrow, 315 Sitopaladi Chúròa 70 Soul, 6, 9, 30, 278, 295, 311-312, 316, 340, 343, Six Tastes, 67-68 Skeletal Disease, 96 508, 561 Skin, 19-20, 23-24, 28, 31-32, 36, 48, 59, 68, Sound/Náda, 288, 311-314 Sour, 24, 28, 32, 47-48, 72, 87-88, 101, 122-125 115-118, 247, 249-250, 477-489 Sour Cream, 147 Foods, 130-138, 140-141, 143-152, 158 Soy, 141-143, 151 Herbs, 70, 72, 74-78, 80-85, 87-91, 93, 95-99, Spasm, 47, 90, 201, 505 Spearmint, 159, 248 101, 103-107, 109-110 Special Properties, 67 Pañcha Karma, 170-172, 176, 178-180, 183- Sperm/spermatorrhea, 31, 34, 89, 92, 100, 105, 186, 189-190, 192, 196-197, 201, 205, 114, 138 207-210, 221, 232-236, 242-244 SEE ALSO Semen Sleep, 36, 47-48, 62, 72, 77, 147, 159, 198-199, Sphota, 479 201, 206-207, 233-234, 243, 292 Spices, 16, 125-126, 128-130, Slipped discs, 267 Spinach, 139 Small Caltrops, 86 Spinal Marrow, 105 Small Intestine, 18-20, 39, 47, 52, 89, 93, 158, Spinal Twist Pose, 265, 305 187, 189-190, 209, 214 Spine, 206, 255, 266, 268-270, 272 Small Pox, 483, 487 SEE ALSO Sußhumná Smell, 196, 200-201, 429-432 Spiritual, 3, 6-12, 25, 27, 37-38, 42, 46, 57, 63, Smoke Inhalation Therapy, 201 Smoking, 133, 143, 468-469 65, 67, 114, 119, 311-316, 319-320, 576 Snake Bites, 101 Áyurveda, 8, 11, 341 Sneeze, 36, 107, 117, 201, 430, 432 Body, 344-346 Sneha, 179, 197, 552 Counseling, 65, 295, 335, 468 Snehana, 150, 169, 171-173, 176-179, 233 Foods, 122, 127, 221, 238, 255, 257 Snehapána, 176-178 Herbs, 72-73, 75-76, 80-81, 84, 86-90, 94, Snigdhajírá, 89 Snow, 138, 319, 332 98, 100-101, 104-109, 112 Snuff, 71-72, 107-109, 196-198, 201-202 Lifestyle, 528, 612 Snáyu, 456 Yoga, 267, 278-279, 282-283, 288-289, 291- Soda, 132, 154 Sodium, 135-136, 140, 309 292, 294-295, 303, 307-308 Solanum nigrum linn, 90-91 Spleen, 19, 28-29, 31, 34, 48, 56, 353-354, 356, Solanum xanthocarpum, 91 Solar Breathing/ Práòáyáma, 128, 284, 579 368-370, 372 Solar Plexus, 265, 291, 313 Foods, 131-133, 137, 140-141, 143, 146-147, Soma, 141, 316, 331, 392, 412 Sonph, 158, 573 154, 165 Sore Mouth, 89, 96, 133 Herbs, 70, 73, 76-77, 82-86, 89-90, 93-94, Sore Nipples, 85, 250, 301 Sores, 78, 81, 83, 86, 88, 93, 95, 97, 99, 113, 96-97, 99, 108, 111 137, 141, 143, 145, 150-152, 159, 161, 182, Pañcha Karma, 170, 172, 181, 185, 189, 201 415, 525 Yoga, 258-259, 266-267, 274, 284, 286, 296 Split Peas, 143 Spogel Seeds, 89 Spongy Gums, 79 Sprains, 78, 88, 150, 184, 248, 274 Spreading Hogweed, 100 651

The Áyurveda Encyclopedia Spring Water, 155 Study Scripture, 340 Sprinkling, 183, 232-233 Sthula £harír, 341 Sprouts, 135-136 Stunted Growth, 131 Sprue, 75, 79, 82, 365-368, 378-379, 387, 550- Stupor, 201 Styptic, 91, 115, 119 551 Sub-Doähas Organs, 548 Spurs, 29 Subconscious, 278 Squash, 139 Subcutaneous Layers, 489 Srotas, 30-34-37, 41-42, 48, Subtle Body, 88 Srutis, 344, 618 Sucanat, 152 Stagnation, 70 Sudarßhan Chúròa, 398 Stambhana, 114, 169, 171, 618 Sudation, 180-184 Stammering, 459, 462 Sudorific, 97 Stana Vidradhi, 400 Suffering, 344 Standing Bow Pose, 269 Sugar, 36, 71-73, 86-87, 89, 91, 93, 99, 101, Stealing, 510 Steam, 173, 180-183, 209 114-115, 117-119, 121-124, 132, 141, 147, Stems, 87, 92-93, 109, 497, 551 151-153 Steroids, 112, 127 Metabolism, 93, 115, 133-134, 152 Sthapani Marma, 223, 226 SEE Hyper/Hypoglycemia Sthula £haríra, 341 Sukßhma £harír, 341, 618 Stiffness, 24, 48, 54, 59, 70, 104, 140 Sulfur, 136, 140, 143-144 Summer Heat, 86 Pañcha Karma, 169-171, 179-185, 196, 198, Sun Salute, 274-277 200, 206, 233, 244 Sunbathing, 74, 170, 173-175 Sunburn, 59, 150, 244, 251 Thighs, 140, 170, 172, 177, 181, 458 Sunflower, 151, 176 Neck, 104, 185, 196, 198, 200, 329, 457 Seeds, 145 Yoga, 256, 272, 307-308, Sunstroke, 81, 132 Stillness, 279, 283 Suppression of Urges, 36-37 Stings, 74, 81, 103, 134, 550 Surgery, 3-4, 6-8, Stomach, 18-21, 39-40, 47, 61, 115-117, 119 Survana Vasant Malti, 474, 527, 529 Herbs, 70, 72-74, 79, 84-86, 96, 99, 104, 112 Súryásana, 274-277 Foods, 127-128, 130-131, 133-134, 136-139, Sußhumòá, 27, 279-281, 311-312, 314-316, 548, 618 141, 146-147, 152-153 Súryabheda Práòáyáma, 284-285 Pañcha Karma, 185-189, 193, Suturing, 402-403, 492 Yoga, 258-259, 267, 271, 290, 296 Suòóh, 71-72 Stomachic, 73, 78-79, 82-84, 87, 93-95, 97-98, Svara-bedha, 433, 618 101, 104-106, 108, 118-119, 132, 158 Svedhana, SEE Sudation Stools, 21, 34, 93, 97, 130, 133, 140, 142-143, Svádhißhóhána Chakra, 282, 315 145 Swadu-naringa, 133 Strain, 37, 170 Swami Shankar Puruähottam Strawberries, 134 Tírtha, 67, 310 Strength/Strengthening, 70, 76-77, 90, 108-109, Swapna, 207, 618 114, 117, 128-130, 132, 137-144, 146-148, Swarasa, 551, 618 154-155 Swastikásana, 256, 260, 618 Stress, 76, 105, 131, 200, 205-207, 210, 238, Sweat, SEE Sudation 243, 256, 275, 284, 291, 303-307, 313, 575 Stretch Marks, 150, 251, 516 Strokes, 130, 209, 232 652

Index Swedavaha Srotas, 31-34 Tapas, 13, 340 Sweet, 24, 40, 47-48, 50, 56, 61, 67-68 Tapeworms, 102, 380 Sweet Potatoes, 135, 139 Tarpaka, 20, 618 Swelling, 118 Tarpana, 445-448 Taste,SEE Six Tastes, Rasa Foods, 137, 143, 150, 158 Tea, 154-155 Herbs, 70, 76, 78-79, 81, 85, 89-90, 93, 99, Tea-tree, 477, 549 Teeth, 29, 59, 449-452, 514-515 107, 110 Pañcha Karma 192, 194, 196, 233, 235, Herbs, 73, 77, 106, 115 Therapies, 491-492 Foods, 131, 136, 145, 151 Swertia chirata ham, 82, 578 Tejas, 27, 247, 312, 319, 326, 344-346 Swet Chandan, 81 Toothache Tree, 105 Swollen, SEE Breasts, Glands, Tejbal, 70, 105 Gums, Prostate, Testes Tendon, 18, 59, 196 Swooning Breath, 287, 615 Terminalia, 74, 78, 88 Swádhißhóhána Chakra, 315 Testes, 37, 99, 181, 310 Sympathetic, 282, 284-285 Testosterone, 258, 292 Synovial, 205 Tetanus, 80, 184, 198, 456-457 Syphilis, 98-99, 103, 110, 114, 524-525 Thalamus, 309, 548 Systemic Disease, 515 Thiamine, 141, 160 Sádhaná, 39, 63, 175, 314-315, 330, 336, 340, Thighs (Stiff), 140, 170, 172, 177, 181, 184, 343 298-299 Sálam-Mi¤hrí, 102 Third Eye, SEE Ájñá Chakra Sálamba Sarvá´gásana, 271 Thirst, 21, 23, 28, 47-48, 54, 61, 68, 115, 118, Sárivá, 102 T 538-540 T.B., 285, 326, 407-408, 412-413, 433-434, 550, Foods, 130-134, 137, 139, 141, 143, 146-147, 574 151, 154-155 Foods, 131, 134, 136, 140, 146-147, 154-155 Herbs, 73, 81, 83-84, 86, 97-98, 109-110 Herbs, 70, 73, 75, 77, 91-93, 101, 110 Thorax, 20, 268, 279 Pañcha Karma, 170, 183, 185, 189, 192 Thoreau, 12 T. S. Elliot, 314 Three Disease Pathways, 48 Tadan Kriyá, 294, 618 Throat, 116, 251, 432-434, 449, 451-452, 533 Tagara, 105 Foods, 132, 136-137, 140, 146-147, 155, 157- Taila Seka, 232, 618 Takra, 146 159 Tamarind, 112, 553, 573 Herbs, 70-72, 79-80, 84, 88-89, 91-93, 96, Tamas/Tamasic, 15-16, 25-27, 101, 105, 128, 135, 138, 141, 145, 148-149, 153, 156, 158, 112 208, 213, 279, 314-315, 320, 344, 464, 466- Pañcha Karma, 170, 172, 196-199, 201-202, 469, 554-555, Tampons, 502-504 226 Tangerine, 134 Yoga, 260, 271, 291 Tanmatras, 342 Thrush, 131, 185, 529 Tannic Acid, 134 Thunderbolt Pose, 264 Thwak, 157 Thyroid, 56, 70, 110, 136, 138-141, 205, 265, 272-273, 291, 309-310, 358, 500, 534, 547-548, 572-573 SEE ALSO Hyper/Hypo Thyroxin, 547 653

The Áyurveda Encyclopedia Tikßhna/agni, 21, 201 Tumors, 28, 32, 34, 48, 56, 61, 116-117, 542, Til Taila, SEE Sesame 534 Tilakálaka, 483, 488 Timira, 443, 618 Abdominal, 56, 492-496 Tincture, 82, 93, 97, 99, 327 Brain, 500 Tingling, 196 Breast, 96, 220 Tinnevelly Nilavembu, 82 Foods, 131, 135-136, 139, 144, 146-148, 150, Tinnitis, See Ears Tinospora cordifolia Miers, 87 152, 155 Tissues, See Dhatus Herbs, 70, 75, 77, 88-89, 91, 93, 95-101, 113 Tobacco, 117-118, 506 Malignant, 48, 61, 96, 148 Tofu, 141 Muscle, 28, 32, 34 Tomato, 139, 574 Ovarian, 75, 497, 506 Tongue, 50-51, 451 Uterine, 34, 75, 497 Tonic, 114, 116-119 Yoga, 262, 265, 296 Tur Dal, 129 Foods, 130-139, 141-147, 149-153, 158 Turkey, 149 Herbs, 70-71, 73, 75-80, 82-84, 86-93, 95-96, Turmeric, 88 Turnips, 116, 139 98-100, 102-107, 109-112 Tvak/ Twak, 108, 573 Toning, 169-172, 176, 178 Typhoid, 79, 90, 133, 396, 398 Tonsillitis, 78, 196, 291, 533 U Tortoise Pose, 268 Udakavaha Srotas, 31-34 Toxic/Toxins, 7, 16, 20, 23-24, 40, 48, 50, 56, Udán Váyu, 169 Udara Roga, 367-368 60, 115-116 Uææíyána Bandha, 258, 290 Foods, 127-128, 131, 136, 139-143, 147-150, Udgharßhana, 242 Ugrásana, 261 152-155 Ujjáyí Kumbhaka, 287 Herbs, 82-83, 86, 89, 96, 101, 105, 109, 113 Ulcer, 403, 429, 250, 389-390, 403-404 Pancha Karma, 169-174, 176-177, 180, 182, Foods, 130-132, 134, 136-138, 141, 143, 156, 184-186, 189-190, 192-193, 195, 198, 159 205-209 Herbs, 70, 73, 75-79, 81-84, 86, 88-89, 91, SEE ALSO Detoxification Trace Minerals, 107, 142, 162 93, 95-96, 98-100, 104, 106-107, 109, 112 Traumatic Injuries, 79, 96 Pañcha Karma, 175-176, 179, 189, 201-202, Travel Excess, 175 Tremors, 28, 36, 48, 68, 114, 151, 176, 313, 456- 235-236, 240, 244 459 Yoga, 271, 278, 290, 324 Tribulis terrestris Linn, 86 Ulcerative Colitis, SEE Colitis Tridoßha, 7, 21, 37, 45, 50 Uncting, 197 T^ikatu, 70 Underweight, 128, 172 Triphalá, 70, 79, 89, 573, 578 Universal Conscious, 345 Triphalá Guggul, 70 Unmáda, SEE Insanity Trout, 149 Upajihviká, 533, 619 True Guru, 344 Upanáha, 180 Truth, 12-13, 45, 336, 340, 344 Upward Bow, 270 Tráymán, 70, 106, 356 Úrdhva Dhanurásana, 270 Tuberculosis, SEE T.B. Tulasí/Tulsí, 107, 573 Tumburu, 105 654

Index Ureter, 420-421 Vájikarana, 7, 619 Urethra, 84, 89, 95, 131, 419-421 Vajrolí Mudrá, 264, 290 Urethral Basti, 196 Vala, 324-325, 619 Uric Acid, 74, 99, 104, 140, 143,148, Valeriana wallichii DC, 105 Urinary/Urine, 37, 48, 57, 115-117, 242, 417- Vamana, 172, 178, 185-189, 201 Vaåçha Lochana, 109, 573 426, 576 Vanilla, 230 Bladder, 48, 57, 115-116, 129, 155, 170, 191, Váráhíkand, 109, 573, 578 Varicose Veins, 269, 271, 278, 299, 550 310, 368, 375, 382, 384, 387, 399, 417- Varòya Lepa, 243, 619 424, 473, 485, 493, 497, 531, 537, 541- Vartmagata-Roga-Vijñániya, 437, 619 542 Vástu §hástra, 563-564 Burning, 73, 77, 86, 131-132, 137-138, 142, Vásá/Vásáka, 110, 574 152, 159, 421 Váta, SEE Váyu Colic, 377 Vatikaà, 178 Foods, 129, 131-135, 137-138, 140-141, 147, Vatsaka, 481 154-156, 159 Váyu, 3, Gravel, 132, 384, 418 Veda, 3 Herbs, 70, 73, 75-79, 82-83, 85-90, 94-95, Veda Vyasa, 3 98-100, 103-104, 106, 108-110 Vegetable, 127-129, 134-140 Pañcha Karma, 170, 179, 181, 184, 191-192 Retention, 142, 185, 196, 418-419, 448, 502, Asphalt, 104 515 Juice, 155, 174 Stones, 75, 85, 99, 135, 191, 366, 410, 417- Salts, 153 418, 455-456, 555, 572-573, 615 Vegetarian, 129 Tract Infections, 137, 576 Veins, 35 Yoga, 264, 267, 271, 290, 309-310 Velvet Leaf, 95 Urticaria, 157-158, 402 Venereal Diseases, 80, 86, 93, 99, 501, 507, 524 Uterine, 75, 77, 86, 108, 116, 118, 248, 271, 309, Venison, 149 497, 500, 503-504, 506, 511 Vermicide/Vermifuge, Bleeding, 86, 504 SEE Worms Contractions, 108, 309 Vertigo, 54, 73, 100, 105, 156, 174, 460 Cysts/Tumors, 34, 497 Viæa´ga, 110, 574 Prolapse, 86, 89, 107, 196 Vidárí-kanda, 111 Uterus, 75, 86-87, 94, 96, 99, 107, 132, 189, 196, Vik^iti, 16, 49 249-250, 300, 383, 399, 473, 497, 501-502, Vilepí, 179, 188, 619 507, 509, 516-517 Vinegar, 153 Uttara Karma, 203, 619 Viola odorata linn, 106 Uttarabasti, 192, 503 Violet, 70, 106, 320, 324, 563 V Vipáka, 125, 619 Vachá, 108 Vírásana, 262-263, 619 Vaginal, 76, 96, 99, 132, 148, 189, 192, 292, Virat, 346, 619 403, 497, 501-508, 511 Virechana, 39, 189-191, 196-197 Vaginitis, 93 Vírya, 24 Vagus Nerve, 548 Visa-vartma, 436, 439 Vaiswanara, 346, 619 Visarpa, 485-486 Visásana, 263 Vißhagara-vairodh Tantra, 7 655

The Áyurveda Encyclopedia Vißhamágni, 21, 373, 619 White Musali, 105 Vißhuddha Chakra, 315, 619 Whooping Cough, 88 Vißhòu, 107, 316, 509, 511, 619 Will, 313 Viswa, 346, 619 Wine, 154, 469-472 Vital Breath, 283, 365, 461, 541 Wisdom, 3, 6, 14-15, 41, 89 Vital Organs, 541-543 Withania somnifera dunal, 75 Vitamins, 159-163 Woodfordia floribunda salisb, 84 Vitex negundo linn, 98 World Peace, 14 Vitiligo, SEE Leukoderma Worms, 55, 117, 119 Vomit, 36, 39, 47-48, 61, 113, 116-117, 362-363, Herbs, 73, 76-77, 82, 88, 91, 93, 96, 98-101, 516 107, 109, 111, 113, 119 Foods, 131-134, 141, 151-152, 155-159 Herbs, 71-73, 78-79, 83-84, 86, 89, 91, 96-98, Food, 133, 136, 139, 156-157 Intestinal, 111, 119, 139 100-101, 107-110 Ringworm, 113, 136, 145 Pañcha Karma, 170-171, 173, 177-179, 184- Roundworn, 92, 113, 131, 145 Tapeworm, 102, 113, 134, 145 187, 189, 192, 194, 201, 244 Threadworm, 109, 113 Vraòa, SEE Wounds Worry, 22-23, 27, 39, 47, 62-63, 123, 156, 175, Vyán Váyu, 19 250, 278 W Worship, 13-14, 340, 414, 518 Walking, 19, 60, 169, 576 Wounds, 77, 82, 84, 86, 88, 95, 97, 106, 113, Wall Relaxation Pose, 301 400-402, 576 Wall Squatting Pose, 297 Wrinkles, 24, 59, 68, 150, 197, 206-207, 233, Wall-Boat Pose, 301 241, 259, 273, 286, 295, 304, 488 Walnuts, 145 X Warts, 136, 477 X-ray Radiation, 130 Wasting, SEE T.B. Y Yajur Veda, 3 Cough, 407-408 Yakrit Janya Raktalplata, 356 Water, 154-156 Yam, 109, 139 Yama, 39, 255, 339-340 Metabolism/Udakavaha, 31-34 Yaßhóímadhu, 111, 574 Retention, 96, 137, 140, 172 Yawn, 36 Watercress, 135 Yeast (Food) 140, 145, 380, 382, 389-390, 504 Watermelon, 132-133 Infection, 40, 97, 113, 144, 148, 160, 388- WBC, 22, 572 Weakness, 100, 102, 111, 114, 119, 131-132, 389, 503 147, 148, 153, 160, 162, 264 Ylang-ylang, 250 Weight, 47, 58-59, 63, 115, 119 Yoga/Haóha, 255-310, 576-577 Foods, 128, 131-132, 136-137, 141, 144, 148 Yogaraj Guggul, 70, 578 Herbs, 73, 76, 91, 110-112 Yogis, 106, 280, 289, 311, 315, 616 Pañcha Karma, 170-171, 194, 207 Yogurt, 146-148, 154 Yoga, 268, 270, 274, 294, 296, 309 SEE Obesity Wheat, 140-141 Wheezing, 283, 410 White Leadwort, 82 656

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