Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
30 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
the word Ayruveda means _______ of life |
knowledge |
|
|
Panchanahabhutas refers to the __ great elements that come together the second a person is conceived |
5 |
|
|
Ayruedic beauty and personal care products should provide needed _________ that are useful to the skin |
nutrients |
|
|
_______ is responsible for all of the physiological and psychological processed in the body-mind system |
Dosha |
|
|
Vata combines qualities that are like ______ and wind |
Space |
|
|
vata is responsible for all movement in the body, both __________ and involuntary |
voluntary |
|
|
pitta is responsible for all metabolic processes, such as __________ |
digestion |
|
|
kapha combines earth and ______ |
water |
|
|
the term _________ refers to an imbalance of dosha's or ones present condition |
vikruti |
|
|
this element loves traditional and time proven treatments and practices |
earth |
|
|
having extra earth in the body can result in having _______ |
cellulite |
|
|
exhibiting redness and inflammation in the body is an indication of this element |
fire |
|
|
having bright lively eyes is a characteristic of this element |
vatta |
|
|
what should you serve to a vata client |
cookies or crackers |
|
|
having almond shaped nails is a characteristic of a _____ client |
Pitta |
|
|
spending too much time infront of a computer screen ___________ a pitta dosha |
unbalances |
|
|
three of the kapha dominant attributes: |
cool, oily, smooth |
|
|
whole fruits and veggies are not substances which ayruvedic _________ are derived |
cosmetics |
|
|
rudraksha is an herb for ______ the skin, calming emotions, and stabilizing the mind |
healing |
|
|
the herb ashwaganda is commonly known as ________ _________ or winter cherry |
indian ginseng |
|
|
mahasudadarshan is one of the 10 ______ ________ herbal blends |
most common |
|
|
neem will purify and detoxify the _____ |
blood |
|
|
an ideal characteristic blend for vata blend would be __________ |
nourishing |
|
|
what herb should be included in a pitta blend? |
fennel |
|
|
what essential oil should be used in a kapha blend? |
lemongrass |
|
|
marma points refers to places on the skin where energy and ________ come together |
matter |
|
|
massaging the krikatika relieves tension in the _____ and _____ |
neck and back |
|
|
massaging the apanga will help relieve eye strain, __________, and inflammation |
puffiness |
|
|
shirodhara treatments primarily uses ____ |
oil |
|
|
nadi swedena involves applying _____ to relieve tension pain in the joints |
steam |
