Ayurvedic Dictionary
There are currently 439 terms in this directory beginning with the letter K.
kajjalī कज्जरी
A Black sulphide of mercury prepared by rubbing the gandhak etc in different proportions with mercury in a mortar and pestle
kākalaṁ / kākalakaṁ काकर/ॊ काकरकॊ
Uvula. Small soft structure hanging from free edge of soft palate in the midline above the root of the tongue
kākapadaṁ काकऩदॊ
If there is no remedy for poisoning, it is the last line of treatment, in which incision is made on the scalp of the shape of crow’s feet, and on that the medicine is kept.
kāla mṛtyu कार भत्ृ मु
Timely death, death in due time which means the life force residing in the body being endowed with full vitality by nature and maintained in the right manner will come to an end only with the complete wearing out of itself.
kāla rātri कार यात्रत्र
The night of all destroying time, night of destruction, the end of the world, and the night of man’s death. This context is explained while describing the ill effect of sleep, i.e. excessive, untimely and negatively take away the happiness and life like other death night.
kāla viruddha कार विरुद्ध
It is a type of incompatibility (Virudda).Intake of cold and dry substances in winter; pungent and hot substance in the summer is a timely unwholesome diet/ drugs.
kāla कार
Time in general ,the point or period when something occurs , Proper time or occasion, time of the death
kālāntara vipākī कारान्तय विऩाकी
Poison with delayed action, garavisha as it takes some time to get assimilated in the body to produce its toxic effects.
kālaprakarṣa कारप्रकषश
Keeping the food articles for certain time and duration to get desirable modulation in properties. It a type of Samskara.
kāliyakaṁ / kāleyakaṁ कामरमकॊ / कारेमक
Pancreas. A compound acino tubular gland situated behind the stomach in front of first and second lumbar vertebra
kāma काभ
Enjoyment: object of desire or of love or of pleasure; the third mansion to achieve the goal of life
kāmbalika काम्फमरक
It is a kind of yusha (soup) preparation, in which the 1 part of whey (Dadhimastu) and 1/8th part of green gram are boiled. When pulses get boil completely then powder of salt, ginger, cumin seeds, pepper etc are added, mixed well and used.
kāṁjī काॊजी
Prepared by using cereals( rice & horse gram) and pulses and fermented till it attains acidity
kanduka yaṁtra कन्दकु मत्रॊ
An apparatus in which the cinnabar is bundled and legated with threads to make it like ball for extraction of mercury.
kapha कप
A synonym for Śleṣmā. 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), Ślakṣṇa (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, Śleṣaka, Tarpaka.
kaphamavyaktarasatvād annarasāṁścānuvartate śīghram कपभव्मततयसत्िाद न्नयसाॊश्चानिु ततश े शीघ्रभ ्
Because of indistinct taste property of poison it causes aggravation of kapha and it quickly disturbs taste of food.
kāra काय
it is a source of water which comes under Antariksha Jala( rain water). Water which is drawn after liquefication of hail stones. Qualities of this water are pure and soft.
karajāḥ कयजा्
Nails. A horny cell structure of the epidermis forming flag plates upon the dorsal surface of the terminal phalanges.
kāraṇa dravya कायण द्रव्म
Causative substances that are said to be the cause of manifestation of all other substances; nine in number.
karaṇa कयण
The means or instrument by which an action is effected , the idea expressed by the instrumental cause, instrumentality
karavīraka कयिीयक
Nerium odorum and Thevetia nerifolia, both are varieties of karveer plant, which is mentioned in poisonous plants having poison in its roots (all parts are poisonous as per toxicology).
karma कभश
1. One among the six causative factors which resides in substance and responsible for pharmacological action 2. efforts done by body senses and mind
karṇa srotaḥ कणश स्रोत्
External auditory meatus. the canal which transmits the sound waves from the exterior to the tympanic membrane
karṇanāḍī कणनश ाडी
External auditory canal. The canal which transmits the sound waves from the exterior to the tympanic membrane
karṇapoorana कणऩश यू ण
It’s a part of daily regimen in this process oil is poured in to ears. It prevents ailments of head and neck.
karṇaputrakaḥ कणऩश त्रु क्
Tragus. The cartilaginous projection in front of the exterior meatus of the ear
karṇaputrikā कणऩश त्रु त्रका
Antitragus (Tragus - Sen). a projection on the ear of the cartilage of auricle in front of the tail of the helix, posterior to tragus
karṇāvaṭuḥ कणाशिटु ्
Cavum, concha of the ear. the concavity on the median surface of the auricle of ear
karṇikāpātanaṁ कणणकाऩातनॊ
Removal or excision of granulomatous growth in the wound which is caused due to bite by the insects, spiders & rats.
karpara pācana कऩयश ऩाचन
A method of Cooking, is classified under Krittana Varga in which hot pans are used, e.g. Pancakes, Dosa etc.
kārya dravya कामश द्रव्म
Effectual substances that are manifestations of the 9 causal substances, e.g. Tinospora cordifolia, Withania somnifera
kāryaphalaṁ sukhāvāpti कामपश रॊ सखु ािात्प्त
Result of the act is attainment of happiness. It is known by satisfaction of mind intellect, sense organs & the body.
kaṣāya vastra कषाम िस्त्र
These kinds of clothes have qualities like cold, decreases heat, decreases pitta dosa. It is best suited in summer season, also used by saint’s priests during perform ritual acts, yaga etc.
kaṣāya कषाम
Boiled & filtered decoction of herbs, used for the therapeutics & pharmaceutical manufacturing
kāṣṭhe raśmibhirvā hatam काष्ठे यत्श्भमबिाश हतभ ्
One bespattered with blood, with limbs broken or dislocated should be regarded as slain with sticks or whip.
kaṭhina कर्ठन
Hardness; one among 20 gurvadi gunas. Caused due activated prithvi; denotes physiological & pharmacological hardness; causes hardening/ consolidation.
kaṭu कटु
1. Pungent; One among six rasa. 2. Synonym of Katuki(Picrorrhiza kurroa) and Rajika(Brassica juncea).
kaupa कौऩ
This kind of well water more alkaline due to excessive minerals, which enhance Pitta and Agni. This kind of water is useful in Spring and Summer seasons.
kaurparasandhiḥ / kūrparasandhirvā कौऩयसत्न्ध्/कू ऩयश स त्न्धz
Elbow joint. The joint between arm and forearm
kavala किर
Holding the little quantity of liquid (medicinal decoctions/ Luke warm water/medicinal oils) in buckle cavity, make it move briskly inside and spitting out.
keśaprasādana के शप्रसादन
One among the daily regimen, combing is good for hairs; it removes dust, louse and dirt. Maintains hygiene of head.
keśaśāt के शशात
A bad prognostic condition in the patient of snake bite where the hair come off the body, even on the slightest pull.
keśayantra के शमन्त्र
An apparatus resembling the filter prepared out of the hairs useful for filtration
keśya के श्म
1. Beneficial for the hair. 2. Synonym of Krishnagaru(Aqualaria agollacha) & Bhringaraja (Eclipta alba)
khaḍā खडा
Is a special kind of Soup (Yusha) prepared out of 4 parts of Takra (Butter milk) and 1/16 part of Samidhanya (pulse) like Green gram, black gram, horse gram etc, boiled together. When pulses are cooked completely salt, ginger, pepper are added and seasoned with ghee and cumin seeds.
khalva yantra खल्ि मन्त्र
An apparatus of various shapes and made of different materials used for grinding and rubbing of the materials
khāni nirudhya खातन तनरुध्म
The blood vitiated due to poison transudates and obstructs the channels of blood circulation, leading to death of the patient.
kharātapa खयातऩ
Scorching sun used for various pharmaceutical processes such as purification, drying and impart addition qualities in medicines.
khāri खारय
A unit of Measurement; Four combined droni are equals to one khari=196.608 kg/l of metric units
khecara खेचय
Literal meaning is hovering in sky; the other meaning is making the materials micro fine so as to pass through any minute channels/pores which produce lightness in the body.
kīlakau कीरकौ
Clavicles. The collarbone, curved like the letter 'f' which articulates with sternum and scapula.
kiṇakharasparśa क्रकणखयस्ऩशश
fd.kor~ [kjLi'kZ ;Lr rr~ fd.k[kjLi'k±] fd.k% oz.kLFkkua (Chakra.C.Ci.7.22)
kīṭa कीट
These are different types of insects which have powerful sting organs with which they inject poison into the body.
kīṭairdaṣṭānugraviṣaiḥsar pavat samupācāret कीटैदशष्टानग्रु विष्ै सऩिश त ् सभऩु ाचायेत ्
A bite by a strongly poisoned insect should be treated like poisoned snake bite to all intents and purposes.
kīṭaviṣecāpi svedo na pratiṣidhyate कीटविषचावऩ स्िेदो न प्रततवषध्मते
Measure of fomentation (sweda) is not forbidden in a case of insect bite because the poison of an insect is mild and applications of heat do not increase its potency.
kitta — किट्ट
1. Waste products.
2. Slag obtained in the process of Satvapatana.
3. type of iron oxide (Mandura and other metals).
2. Slag obtained in the process of Satvapatana.
3. type of iron oxide (Mandura and other metals).
klamaṁ तरभॊ
It is a symptom produced in animate type of poisoning which means mental exhaustion (fatigue).
kledaka kapha तरेदक कप
One of the five subtypes of Kapha that causes moistening and loosening of the food particles to help in the process of digestion.
klomanāḍī तरोभनाडी
Larynx, Trachea, Bronchi. (1)The enlarged upper end of trachea below the root of trunk. (2) Cylindrical cartilaginous tube. (3) Two main branches leading from the trachea to the lungs.
kokilaḥ svaravaikṛtyaṁ कोक्रकर् स्ियिकै ृ त्मॊ
On being poisoned the voice of cuckoo becomes abnormal and hoarse.
kola कोर
A unit of Measurement; Eight seeds of masha/ two sana will make one seed of kola= 6 g of metric units
koṣaḥ (śaḥ) कोष् (श्)
Sac/Scrotum/Prepuce. (1)Bag like part of the organ (2) the double pouch of the male hich contains the testicles and part of spermatic cord. (3) The fore skin or fold of skin over the glans penis
koṣṭa viruddha कोष्ट विरुद्ध
Bowel unwholesome –Administration of a mild purgative in a small dose for a person of costive bowel and administration of strong purgatives in strong doses for a person having laxed bowel.
koṣṭha कोष्ठ
1. A closed space or area, typically indicative of organs in the abdominal, thoracic and pelvic cavities 2. Physiologically, koṣṭha is also indicative of gastro intestinal tract. Dependending on the dominance of Doṣa, depending on the ability to digest the food, and depending on the bowel movements, the koṣṭha of an individual can be classified as Krūra (hard bowel movements) Mṛdu (soft bowel movements) and Madhya (normal bowel movements).
koṣṭhakaṁ / koṣṭhakāsthi कोष्ठकॊ /कोष्ठकात्स्थ
Clavicle. Collar bone, which joins acromion of scapula and sternum.
koṣṭhāṅga कोष्ठाङ्ग
Viscera/Splanchna. Internal organs enclosed within the cavity especially the abdominal organs.
koṭaraḥ कोटय्
Orbit or orbital cavity. The bony pyramid shape cavity the skull containing and protect the eyeball.
kotha कोथ
Suppuration and sloughing, It is a symptom produced by insect of dooshivisha category (causing chronic poisoning).
krama virudda क्रभ विरुद्द
Order unwholesome- if a person takes food before his bowel and emptying his urinary bladder or when he does not have an appetite or after his hunger has been aggravated.
krathanaṁ क्रथनॊ
ØFkua Do.kua (Arun.Ah.N.4.13), ØFku~ dwtu~ (Hem.Ah.N.4.13), ØFku~ ukl;k v‰qra 'kCn oqQoZu~
kriyākāla क्रक्रमाकार
Various stages of evolution of the disease during which a proper intervention can prevent the progress of the disease.
kriyāsannirodhaḥ क्रक्रमासत्न्नयोध्
Loss of motor and sensory function; Suppressed physical & mental activities
kṛmighna कृ मभघ्न
Anthelmentics/Antimicrobials; substances indicated in management of worm infestation; both macro- & micro-scopic
krodhaviṣam क्रोधविषभ ्
Poisoning due to anger Powerful enemies and even the servant and relations of the sovereign in a fit of anger poison the king.
kṛśarā कृ शया
To prepare kṛśarā rice, gram, salt, ginger, asafetida are taken in appropriate quantity and boiled together to obtain. Also called as Khicadi/ Khara Pongal/ one pot preparation. It enhances the Agni (digestive fire) and alleviates Vataja and Pittaja disorders.
kṛṣṇa varga कृ ष्ण िगश
Group of 10 substances that colors mercury viz. Kadali(Musa paradisiacal), Karavellaka(Momordica charantia), etc.
kṛṣṇaṁ cātisravatyasṛk कृ ष्णॊ चाततस्रित्मसकृ ्
Bite by a rabid animal results in copious flow of dark blood from the site of bite.
kṛṣṇamaṇḍalam कृ ष्णभण्डरभ ्
Iris. The colored contractile membrane suspended between lens and cornea
kṛta कृ त
material is fried by using ghee or oil by addition of pungents, mustard, asa foetida & turmeric etc.
kruddhaśūraṁ akruddhabhīru क्रु द्धशयू ॊ अक्रु द्धबीरु
Violent when angry and fearful when anger subsides, an indication of mental constitution.
krūra koṣṭha क्रू य कोष्ठ
A physiological type of Koṣṭha produced because of the dominance of Vāta. The individual with this type of Koṣṭha, passes hard stools and has irregular digestive ability.
kṣālaṇa ऺारण
Washing drugs with running water to remove the external impurities & contaminations like dust.
kṣaṇabhaṅguravāda ऺणबङ्गयु िाद
the ideology which believe that nothing is stable or permanent and every things undergoes through continuous process of decaying
kṣapayeccavikāśitvāddoṣ āndhātūnmalānapi ऺऩमेच्चविकामशत्िा द्दोषान्धातन्ू भरानवऩ
Because of disintegration property of poison it annihilates the root principles dosas (dhatus) and the malas (excreta) of the body.
kṣārapañcaka ऺायऩञ्चक
Group of five sources of alkaline drugs; Sarja (Vateria indica), Palash (Butea monosperma), Tila (Sesamum indica), Yavās (Alhagi camelorum).
kṣāraṣaṭaka ऺायषटक
Group of Six sources of alkaline drugs Dhab (Anogeissus latifolia), Apamarga (Achyranthes aspera), Tila (Sesamum indicum), Langali (Gloriosa superba), and Kutaja (Holarrhena antidysenterica).
kṣārāṣṭaka ऺायाष्टक
Combination of following eight sources of alkaline drugs; Palāsh(Butea frondosa), Apamarga(Achyranthes aspera), Tila(Sesamum indicum), Snuhi(Euphorbia neriifolia), Arka(Calotropis procera), Chincha(Tamarindus indica), Yavakshar, Sajjikshar
kṣatajaṁ kṣatācca nāyāti ऺतजॊ ऺताच्च नामातत
It is a sign of death of a poisoned person in which there is absence of bleeding from ulcers.
kṣaudra ऺौद्र
Variety of honey collected from small type of honey-bee, it’s of brownish color. It’s of ununctuous and astringent taste and cold in potency. It aggravates Vata and alleviator of Pitta.
kṣīrapāka ऺीयऩाक
Milk extract/drugs extracted out by adding milk and water and reducing over fire till milk remains.
kṣīrāṣṭaka ऺीयाष्टक
Class of Eight milk producing animals.cow, buffalo, sheep, goat, horse, elephant, human.
kṣīratraya ऺीयत्रम
Class of following 3 latex producing plants; group of latex plants viz. Snuhi(Euphorbia neriifolia), Ashmantak(Ficus rumphii), Arka(Calotropis procera)
kṣitipradeśaṁ viṣadūṣitaṁ क्षऺततप्रदेशॊ विषदवू षतॊ
Land affected by poison which causes swelling and burning sensation in those parts of body which comes in contact with it and nails and hair tend to fall off due to its effect.
kṣudrāntram ऺुद्रान्त्रभ ्
Small intestine. The alimentary canal extending from the pylorus to the caecum
kucau कु चौ
Breast, Mammary glands. Compound alveolar gland consisting of 15 to 20 lobes of glandualr tissue
kukkuṭapuṭa कु तकु टऩटु
A graded heating system- heat applied with cow dung cakes on surface of the earth
kukṣi कु क्षऺ
(1) Abdomen, (2) Flank. The portion of the trunk located between the pelvis and the thorax.
kukṣigolakau कु क्षऺगोरकौ
Kidneys. Renes. Paired retroperitoneal organs on each side of vertebral column.
kumbha कु म्ब
1. A unit of Measurement; Two combined drona will make one kumbha= 24.576 kg/l of metric units 2. an earthen pot used for processing & storing the material
kumbhīka कु म्बीक
The man who first becomes a passive member of an act of sodomy to gain erection and then commits the act of sex with a woman is called kumbheek.
kumudaiḥ ācitaṁ iva darśanaṁ कु भदु ै् आधचतॊ इि
Sees objects covered by the color of white water lily
kumudini कु भर्ु दतन
one of the synonym of crucible used for different pharmaceutical processes such as in extraction of metals
kundakusumaiḥ ācitaṁ iva darśanaṁ कु न्दकु सभु ्ै आधचतॊ इि दशनश ॊ
Sees objects covered by the color of Jasmine
kupyatyebhreśu nirhṛtam कु प्मत्मेभ्रेशु तनरृशतभ ्
The poison of venomous rat/ mole even though apparently eliminated from the system may, sometimes, still get aggravated repeatedly on cloudy days or in foul weather.
Kurch/Kurchas - कूर्च
Kurchas in the human body are mentioned as six which have brush-like structures. Concerning the Kurcha Sharira, two Marmas are mentioned. 1. Kurcha Marma (Region in between the two eyebrows) 2. Kurcha-Shira Marma (The upper part of Kurcha).
Submitted by: Aashish Vishwanath Kakadkūrcikā कू धचकश ा
Milk is heated and mixed with buttermilk or curd to obtain koorcikā is a uniformly semi-solid substance. Best used in Vataja and Pittaja disorders.
kūrmābha कू भाशब
It is a characteristic feature of darvikara snake (group of cobra snake variety) bite having swelling resembling with shell of tortoise.
kuseśayadalacchāyaṁ कु सेशमदरच्छामॊ
Resembles the color of the petals of red lotus -ma property of mineral
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