Ayurvedic Dictionary
There are currently 311 terms in this directory beginning with the letter M.
madanayohatam भदनमोगहतॊ
One with clothes and limbs thrown about, with excessive vomiting and motions, he should hold as killed by a stupefying mixture.(a combination containing randia spinosa)
madhita भधधत
Is prepared by churning the curd and removing butter, without adding water. Alleviates Kapha and Pitta.
madhūcchiṣṭa vastra भधूत्च्छष्ट िस्त्र
Clothes anarnked with wax (bee). Decreases vata Doṣa. Gives strength, improves appetite & pitta Doṣa.
madhura traya भधुय त्रम
Class of following 3 substances having Madhura Rasa viz. Sharkara, Madhu & Ghrita.
madhura triphala — मधुर त्रिफला
A Category of the following three fruits having Madhura Rasa; namely. 1. Gambhari(Gmelina arborea) 3. khajoor(Phoenix sylvestris) 3. Draksha(Vitis vinifera).
Submitted by: Draksha(Vitis vinifera).madhyam vaya भध्मभ ् िम
Middle age- from 16- 60 years .It is characterized by strength virility, quality of all dhātus having reached the normal limits with proper physical & mental strength, without degeneration in qualities of dhātus with predominance of pitta dhātu.
madhyama koṣṭha भध्मभ कोष्ठ
A physiological type of Koṣṭha produced because of the dominance of either Kapha, or due to the balanced state of all the three Doṣas. The individual with this type of Koṣṭha, passes normal bowels and has normal digestive ability.
madhyama pancamūla भध्मभ ऩन्चभरू
Combination of following five plants; Bala(Sida cordifolia), Punarnava(Boerhāvia diffusa), Eranda(Ricinus communis), Mudagparni(Phaseolus trilobus), Mashparni(Teramnus labialis).
madhyama satva भध्मभ सत्ि
Medium psyche- sustains them at the instance of other or entirely by others. These persons are able to with stand grief, fear, anger, confusion and conceit to some extent.
madhyamavīrya lūtā भध्मभिीमश रतू ा
Moderately venomous spiders with fatal period between 7 to 15 days.
madhyebhakta भध्मेबतत
Medicine consumed in between the meal cure diseases bestows strength and alleviates diseases of head and neck
mahābhūta भहाबतू
Great Elements; the five proto-elements ākāśa, Vāyu, Teja, Jala and Pṛthvi which are the basic constituents of all substances
mahākaṣāya भहाकषाम
Group of ten substances having similar pharmacological effect; described by Caraka; 50 in number
mahāmṛga भहाभगृ
Among the animals which graze around in search of food, the larger ones are categorized as Mahamruga. Exp- pig, Buffalo, Elephant, Jungle cow.
mahāna भहान/भहत ्
the second evaluated factor in the process of evolution which stands for Buddhi, intellect and also for big
mahāpañca viṣa भहाऩञ्च विष
Combination of following five poisonous drugs; Musta(Cyperus rotundus), Vatsnābh(Aconitum ferox).
maireyaka भयै ेमक
The finished product obtained by allowing for further fermentation/maturation after mixing the āsav and surā in equal proportions
majjā dhātu भज्जा धातु
Sixth of the seven basic Dhātus, whose function is to fill the bony cavities. It is predominant of Jala Mahābhūta.
mākṣika भाक्षऺक
Variety of honey which is collected from the reddish variety of honey bee. It is considered as the best among other varieties of honey. Color of this honey will be similar to seasam oil.
mal-absorption
tuberculosis
Submitted by: and anemia. Is reverse of reduction. This therapy consisting of rich dietmala भर
The waste products of the body formed during various stages of digestion and metabolism. Mala is one of the fundamental constituent of the human body along with Doṣa and Dhātu. They are of two classes: Āhāramala and Dhātumala. Āhāramala are: Mūtra (Urine) and Purīṣa (faces). Following are the Dhātumalās: Kapha from Rasa, Pitta from Rakta, nose mucus and ear wax from the Māṃsa, Sveda (perspiration) from the Meda, nails and hair from the Asthi, rheum of the eye from the Majjā.
malina vastra भमरन िस्त्र
Wearing of these clothes is considered inauspicious & causes itching & other skin disorders.
māṁsa dhātu भाॊस धातु
Flesh. Third Dhātu among seven Dhātus, whose function is to provide covering over the skeleton. It is dominant of Pṛthvi Mahābhūta.
māṁsānāmavaśātanaṁ भाॊसानाभिशातनॊ
Sloughing of the flesh produced by the bite of the Maṁḍali (vipers) snake.
māṁsarasa भाॊसयस
soup prepared with meat by adding 8 times of water & reducing it to 1/4th and seasoned with 3 pungent, ghee & jiggery
maṇḍa भण्ड
It’s a method of rice preparation. To prepare this 1 part rice and 14 part water is added and cooked. Liquid portion of that preparation is maṇḍa (rice gruel).It facilitates evacuation of flatus, relives thirst, weakness, improves digestion, softens the metabolic pathways.
mandāgni भन्दात्ग्न
The state in which the action of Agni is considerably depressed due to dominant influence of Kapha.
mandāhāro भन्दाहायो
It is a symptom produced in third impulse of animal poisoning which means poisoned animal stops eating food.
mandavīryatvam भन्दिीमत्श िभ ्
At the end of rainy season, the effect of poison becomes milder i.e. it becomes less potent and sluggish in action.
mañjiṣṭha vastra भत्ञ्जष्ठ िस्त्र
Cloth is painted with MANJISTHA KWATHA. Best indicated in hemanta ritu& śiśira ritu& during cloudy time.
mantha भन्थ
The liquid obtained by churning of any food substance after addition of 14 times of water.
mantra भन्त्र
Mantra is a word or the combination of the words, which if recited in a prescribed manner, the person is able to reach the god or can possess the immortal power to heal, which is considered to be the best and most effective amongst all the types of the treatment of poisoning.
mārjana भाजनश
Cleaning/sweeping- it is method of purification (external) which is used to clean the vitiated land; it takes the physical impurities out.
māṣā भाषा
A unit of Measurement; 5/7/10 abrus seeds are equal to one masha kidney bean= 1 g of metric units
māsika prāṇahara yoga भामसक प्राणहय मोग
Harmful preparation made up of slow acting poisonous substances which prove to be fatal in a period of 1 month.
mātra viruddha भात्र विरुद्ध
It’s a type of incompatibility (Viruddha) concerned with quantity, eg.Intake of honey and ghee in equal quantity will comes under this category.
mātrāhīna भात्राहीन
Less quantity of food / drug- for those who have weak digestive fire & who are sick, giving them less quantity of food/ drug is ideal.
matravat ashan भात्राित ् अशन
Quantity of food which does not cause any disturbance in the body is considered mātrāvata āhāra
mātravat aśniyāta भात्रित ् अत्श्नमात
Food should be taken always in proper quantity, it get digested without any disturbance.
mātrāvata āhāra भात्राित आहाय
Quantity of food which does not cause any disturbance in the body is considered mātrāvata āhāra
mayūrakaṇṭhapratimo भमयू कण्ठप्रततभो
When poisonous food is put into fire, color of the flame changes vividly like peacock’s throat.
meda dhātu भेद धातु
The fourth Dhātu among seven Dhātus of the body, whose function is to provide Snehana. It is dominant of Jala and Pṛthvī Mahābhūtas.
medhā भेधा
that component of mental faculty which is responsible for grasping, understanding and retaining power
membrane suspended between the lens and the cornea in the aqueous humor of the eye
separating the anterior and
mithyāyoga मभर्थमामोग
Unusually or contrarily interaction of sense organs with their respective objects in accordance with time
modaka भोदक
A synonym of vaṭi with variation in the size a quantum of solid dose form – little bigger than the vaṭi
moha भोह
Disorientation, Because of the sharpness property of poison, it overwhelms the mind (produces disorientations) and tends to disintegrate the marmas (vital points).
mokṣa भोऺ
Salvation: liberation, cessation from worldly existence or transmigration, the fourth mansion to achieve the goal of life
mṛdu भदृ ु
Softness/mildness; One of the 20 gurvadi gunas. Caused due activated akash & jala; denotes physiological & pharmacological softness & mildness; causes relaxation; relieves burning sensation.
mriyate śvāsen मम्रमते श्िासेन ्
In the fourth impulse of animal poisoning the animal dies because of the failure of respiratory system.
mṛtasañjīvam भतृ सञ्जीिनभç
Mṛta saṁjīvan is an ancient classical therapy through which the life of even an almost dead person can be regained. This therapy can be used to nullify the toxic effects of almost all the types of toxins.
mṛudu koṣṭha भदृ ु कोष्ठ
A physiological type of Koṣṭha produced because of the dominance of Pitta. The individual with this type of Koṣṭha passes soft bowels and has good digestive ability.
muhuḥbaddhaṁmuhuḥ dravaṁ purīṣapravarta भहु ु्फद्धॊभहु ु्द्रिॊ ऩयु ीषप्रितनश भ ्
Alternate Constipation and loose motions frequently
muhuḥbaddhaṁmuhuḥśi thilaṁ purīṣapravarta भहु ु्फद्धॊभहु ु्मशधथरॊ ऩयु ीषप्रितनश भ ्
Alternate Constipation and loose motions frequently
muhurmuha भहु ुभहुश
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.
muhurmuhuḥ śironyāsaḥ भहु ुभहुश ु् मशयोन्मास्
The symptom where repeated jerks of the head (frequent dropping of the head) are seen if the quadruped is bitten by a poisonous animal.
mukhage tvoshthchimichima— मुखगे त्वोष्ठचिमिचिमा
A prickling sensation occurs on the lips when poisonous food enters the mouth.
muktva keet visham tdhhi shitenabhipravardhate — मुक्त्वा कीटविषं तद्धि शीतेनाभिप्रवर्धते
As a rule poisons are treated with remedies which have cold property. keet Vish (insect venom) is an exceptions as it increases with use of cold.
mūla dravya भरू द्रव्म
Causative substances that are said to be the cause of manifestation of all other substances; Synonym of Karana Dravya.
mūlajāni sthirāṇi ca भरू जातन त्स्थयाणण च
It is a group of poisons of immobile origin in which poison is especially present in its roots.
murcchita — मूर्च्छित
1. A process of mercury in which natural impurities present in mercury have to be removed.
2. The quality of mercury in eliminating diseases.
2. The quality of mercury in eliminating diseases.
mūrcchita भत्ू च्छश त
1. One of the processes of mercury in which natural impurities present in the mercury is to be removed.
mūtra भत्रू
One of the liquid form of Āhāra-mala. Urine. Function of Mūtra is to carry away Kleda (watery waste) from the body.
mūtradaśaka भत्रू दशक
Class of urine sourced from ten animals; sheep, Buffalo, Elephant, Camel, Goat, Horse, Donkey, Men, Women.
mūtrapañcaka भत्रू ऩचॊ क
Class of urine sourced from following five animals; Cow, Goat, Sheep, Donkey, Buffalo.
mūtrāṣṭaka भत्रू ाष्टक
Class of urine sourced from following Eight animals; Cow, sheep, Buffalo, Elephant, Camel, Horse, Donkey, Goat.
mūtravirajanīya भत्रू वियजनीम
Urinary pigment restorers; substances used to impart normal color to the urine.
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