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25 Cards in this Set
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Ayurveda |
Science of Life, life knowledge |
Ayus + Veda |
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Doshas |
Three governing principles of nature and physiological process. |
Vata. Pitta. Kapha |
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Nādī Vigyān |
Pulse Diagnosis |
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Kapha Dosha |
One of three doshas. Earth + Water. Responsible for structure, cohesion, lubrication |
Earth + Water |
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Pitta Dosha |
One of three doshas. Fire + Water. Responsible for transformative functions |
Fire + Water |
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Vāta Dosha |
One of three doshas. Air + Space. Responsible for transportation, communication, and movement |
Air + Space |
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Prakṛiti |
Nature, individual constitution |
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Manas |
Mind |
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Indriya |
Senses |
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Dhātus |
Tissues |
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Agni |
Digestive fire |
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Ātmā |
Self, soul, pure consciousness |
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Oka-Sātmya |
Food, behavior, sensory input etc. That has become as if suitable for an individual by virtue of long-term use and habit |
Satmya = that which is true Oka = pseudo |
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Sāmānya / Vishesha |
Similar / opposite |
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Daiva Vyapāshraya |
Cosmic or vibrational therapies |
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Sattvavajaya Chikitsa |
Consciousness-based, mental health therapies |
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Jyotish |
"Light heavenly body" Ancient system of Vedic astrology |
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Panchakarma |
"5 Actions" Ayurveda system of vedic astrology |
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Prānāyāma |
Regulation of breathing |
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Dravya Guṇa Shāstra |
Principles and Applications of Ayurveda Herbology Substance, quality, scripture |
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Dravya |
Substance |
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Guṇa |
Quality |
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Samhita |
Togetherness |
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Rajas |
Spur to action |
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Tamas |
Inertia, retardation |
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