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Ayurveda the divine science of life





Abhaya¯ris.
t.
a (natural fermentation),  
Abhis.yandı¯ (medicaments causing
heaviness and congestion),  
Abhraka bhasma (purified calcination),

Abhyan .
ga (oleation),  *
Agastyaharı¯takı¯ rasa¯yana (confection),

Agni (digestive capacity),  
action of the rasas upon,  
as focal point for diagnosis and
treatment,  
as sacrificial fire of digestion and
metabolism
Agnitun.d.
i vat.ı¯ (pill),  
Aham. ka¯ra (ego complex),  
ha¯ra (dietary habits),  
jña¯ cakra (‘third’ eye), 8, 10n8,  
ka¯´sa (ether, pervasiveness),  

Akr. ti parı¯ks.
(observation of build),  
Alcohol,  
locaka pitta (pitta of the eye),  
ma (toxins),  *
a¯mapa¯cana (purification of),  
ma´saya (upper digestive tract),  

Ambuvaha srota¯m.si (‘channel’ for water
metabolism),  
Amr. ta (‘nectar of immortality’),  
Amr. ta¯ ghr. ta (medicated ghee),  
Ana¯hata (‘heart’ cakra), 10n8,  
nandamaya ko´sa (bliss sheath),  
An.d.
a¯n.u (ovum), 27, 325*
in clinical examination, 106
Animal products,  
dairy products,  
Añjana (collyriums),  ,

Annamaya ko´sa (food sheath),  ,

see also Sthu¯ la ´sarira
Annavaha srota¯m.si (channel for
nutrient assimilation),  
Anthropology: origins of A¯ yurveda,  
An. u taila (medicated oil),  
Anupa¯na (modifier of medicinal
effects),  
Anupa´saya (knowledge by error),  

see also Upa´saya
Ap (water, cohesion),  
Apa¯na va¯yu (governor of pelvic organ
functions),  
ragvadha¯di kva¯tha (decoction),  
Aris.t.
a (fermented medicinal beverage),

Aromatherapy,  
rtava (menstrual blood) dha¯tu,  
rtavajanana (correctors of
menstruation),  
sanas (postures),  
Asa¯tmyeñdriya¯rtha (sense and sense
objects in disease),  
A¯sava (
fermented medicinal beverage),
75, 325*
´soka¯ris.
t.
a (natural fermentation),  
As.t.
a¯ñga Hr. daya (A¯ yurvedic text),  
 *
As.t.
a¯ñga Sangraha (A¯ yurvedic text),  
As.t.
a¯ñga yoga,  
see also Ra¯ja yoga
Asthi (osseous tissue) dha¯tu,  
asthivaha srota¯m.si,  
in clinical examination,
Astral body see Su¯ks.
ma ´sarira
A´svagandha¯di lehya (confection),  
A´svagandha¯dyaris.t.
a (natural
fermentation),  
Atharva veda,  
Atiyoga (over-use of senses),  
97
Avalambaka kapha (respiratory
lubricant),  
Avaleha (confection),  
Avipattika¯racu¯ rn.
a (powder),  
Awareness see Buddhi; Consciousness;
Meditation
B
Bala¯ ris.
t.
a (natural fermentation),  
Bala¯gud.
u¯cya¯di taila (medicated oil),  
Bala¯m (strength),  
of pulse,  
Bala¯shvagandala¯ks.
a¯di taila (medicated
oil), 312
Bathing,  
Betel chewing,  
Bhais.ajya vya¯khya¯na (principles of
pharmacy),  
bhais.ajya ka¯la (dosing strategy),  
Bhakti yoga,  
Bharadva¯ja (legendary sage),  
Bhaskaralavan. a cu¯ rn.
a (powder),  
Bhasmas (purified calcinations),  
316–317
Bhra¯jaka (skin) pitta,  
Bhr.n.
gara¯ja taila (medicated oil),  
Bhu¯ ta¯gnis (subset of jat.hara¯gni),  
326*
Bilva¯di lehya (confection),  
Blood see Rakta (blood) dha¯tu
Bodhaka (‘taste’) kapha,  
Body, human,  
binary functions,  
bioenergetic channels,  
bodily humours see Dos.as
circulation,  
digestion see Digestion
disease see Vikara
energy in see Kundalinı¯; Ojas;
Uda¯na va¯yu
344 Subject Index
Body, human (Continued)
as exhibitor of dos.as,  
as holographic representation of
macrocosm,  
mis-use of,  
motor functions,  
physical constitution,  
as sacred temple,  
as vehicle for spiritual development,

wastes see A¯ma; Evacuation; Malas;
Mu¯ tra; Purı¯s.a
Bones,  
Bowels,  
Brahma¯ (Creator),  
Brahma rasa¯yana (confection),  
Bra¯hmamu¯ hrta (early morning period),

Brahman,  
Bra¯hmı¯ ghr. ta (medicated ghee),  
Brain,  
dravyas of,  
Breathing
mindfulness of breath meditation,

na¯d. ı¯ ´sodhana (technique),  
yogic techniques see Pra¯n. ayama
Br.mhan. a nasya (‘nourishing’ errhine),

Br.mhan. a therapy,  
Buddha,  
Gotama,  
Buddhi (higher intellect, pure
awareness),  
C
Cakra system,  
Campu¯ (head massage),  
Candana¯di taila (medicated oil),  
Candles,  
Candraprabha¯ vat.ı¯ (pill),  
Caraka sam. hita¯,  
on clinical methodology and case
history,  
vipa¯ka scheme,  
Case history,  
Ca¯turbhadra kva¯tha (decoction),  
Cereals,  
Chakras see Cakra system
Channeling
Chest,  
see also Lungs
Circulation,  
dravyas of,  
na¯d. ı¯ parı¯ks.
(pulse diagnosis),

nourishment and, 37
Citraka¯di gut.ika¯ (pill),  
Citta (consciousness),  
see also Consciousness
Clairvoyance,  
Climate,  
Clinical examination
as.t.
a¯stha¯na pariks.a¯ (eight methods of
diagnosis),  
da´savidha parı¯ks.
(ten methods of),

Clinical methodology,  
Clothes,  
Coffee,   , 303, 304
see also Varna
Consciousness,  
see also Meditation; Sa¯ks.
i
Constitution see Prakr. ti
Cu¯ rn.
a (powdered dravya),  
Cyavanapra¯´sa (confection),  
D
Da¯d.ima¯di ghr. ta (medicated ghee),  
Dairy products,  
Dar´sanas (perceptions),  
Da´samu¯ la harı¯takı¯ (confection),  
Da´samu¯ la kva¯tha (decoction),  
Da´samu¯ la¯ris.
t.
a (natural fermentation),

De´sa (environment),  
Detoxification,  
Dha¯nvantara ghr. ta (medicated ghee),

Dhanvantari, Kasiraja Divoda¯sa, 4,
10n2,  
Dharma (duty),  
Dha¯tus (structural supports),  
action of the rasas upon,  
dha¯tva¯gnis,  *
examination of,  
sapta dha¯tu model,  
Dhu¯ma (smoke inhalation),  
Diagnosis,  
eyes
from faeces,  
pulse,  
through palpation,  
tongue,  
from urine,  
voice,  
see also Case history
Diarrhoea, 16–17, 18
Diet, 79–89, 110, 111
guideline tables, 90–91
regimens for types of condition,
301–304
seasonal regimens, 59–61
Digestion
dravyas of, 71
kledaka kapha, 23–24
metabolism and, 35–36
pa¯caka pitta, 22
pra¯n. ayama and, 21
stimulation, 52–53
Dina¯carya¯ (daily regimen), 47–57
Dı¯panapa¯cana (digestive stimulant), 21
Disease, 93–100
Dos.agati (dos.as in association with
gun. as), 18–20
Dos.as (bodily humours)
action of the six rasas upon, 65–67
climatic influences, 61–62, 97–98
dravyas of, 72
influences at times of day, 47–48
sub-dos.as, 20–25
tridos.a theory see Tridos.a (humoral)
theory
Dra¯ks.
a¯di kva¯tha (decoction), 305
Dra¯ks.
a¯ris.
t.
a (natural fermentation), 315
Dra¯ks.
a¯valeha (confection), 311
Dravygun. a (study of effects of
medicinal agents), 63, 327*
dravya classification and analysis,
63–65, 69–72
kut.ı¯pra¯ve´sikam dravyas, 150–151
principles of pharmacy, 73–76
rasas and their effects, 65–69
spiritual potency of dravyas, 73
Dreams, 48
Drink, 79–82, 89
see also Alcohol
Dr. k parı¯ks.
(examination of the eyes),
114–116
Dukha (suffering), 6, 12, 33, 327*
Du¯ s.yam (examination of dha¯tus),
106
Dvaita (duality), 5, 8, 11, 58
Dvividha roga (the two kinds of
disease), 100
E
Eating, 36, 56–57
see also Diet
Ela¯di cu¯ rn.
a (powder), 306
Elements see Maha¯bu¯ tas
Emotions, 97
Energy
energetic qualities, 69
energy centres (cakras), 6–7
kundalinı¯, 8, 9
male and female, 11, 302 see also
akti
sexual, 40
see also Ojas; Uda¯na va¯yu
Evacuation, 49
Subject Index 345
Exercise, 53, 302, 303, 304
breathing see Pra¯n. ayama
see also Hatha yoga; Regimens
Eyes, 23, 24, 50
collyriums and eye drops, 50, 75,
210, 262
dr. k parı¯ks.
(examination of the
eyes), 114–116
F
Fabrics, 60
Faeces see Purı¯s.a
Fats, 37, 87–88
see also Sneha
Food, 82–91
circulation, 37
digestion see Digestion
see also Diet
Frawley, David, 33
Fruit, 83
Fungi, 91n15
mushrooms, 83
G
Gandhaka bhasma (purified
calcination), 316
Gan.d.
u¯ s.a (gargling), 50
Ghandharvahasta¯di kva¯tha (decoction),
305
Ghr. ta (medicated ghee), 22–23, 74,
82, 87, 313–314
Goks.ura¯di guggulu (resin), 308
Grains, 84–85
Gris.ma r. tucarya¯ (summer regimen),
60–61
Gud.a (jaggery), 89, 327*
Guggulu (resins), 74, 307–308
Gun. as see Gurva¯di gun. as; Mahagun. as
Gurva¯di gun. as (‘ten pairs of opposite
qualities’), 13
in association with the dos.as,
18–20
Gut.ika¯ (pill), 74, 308–309, 310
H
Hair, 54
Hatha yoga, 8, 9, 327*
see also Pra¯n. ayama
Head massage, 54
Healing conditions of, 102–103
Heman¯ta r. tucarya¯ (early winter
regimen), 59–60
Herbal hair rinses, 54
Herbal infusions and decoctions,
51–52, 53
Herbal oils, 51, 53, 54
Hı¯na¯yoga (under-usage of senses), 95,
97
Hin
.
gva¯s.t.
aka cu¯ rn.
a (powder), 306–307
Hr. daya (heart), 22, 327*
Humoral system see Dos.as
I
Ida na¯d. ı¯ (‘channel of comfort’), 8, 327*
Indra, 3, 10n1, 327*
Intestinal permeability syndrome,
42–43
J
Jat.hara¯gni (digestive fire), 22, 35
Ja¯tya¯di ghr. ta (medicated ghee), 313
Jı¯va¯tman (individuated aspect of
brahman), 6, 7
Jivha¯ parı¯ks.
(tongue diagnosis),
126–131
Jña¯na indriya¯s (the five senses), 6, 12,
327*
Jña¯na (pure knowledge), 7
Joints, 25
Jvara (fever), 327*
Jyotis. (Vedic astrology), 28
K
Kai´sora guggulu (resin), 308
Ka¯la (progression of disease),
106–107, 327*
Ka¯ñcana¯ra guggulu (resin), 307–308
Ka¯nda (‘bulb’), 7–8, 327
Kapha dos.a (‘phlegm’ humour), 16, 36,
91, 327*
dietary and lifestyle regimen for
kaphaja conditions, 303–304
kapha laks.an. as (symptoms), 18, 20
kapha manas (influence on the
mind), 30
sub-dos.as, 23–25
Kapha prakr. ti (kapha constitution),
28–29
Ka¯ran.
a ´sarira (‘causal’ body), 7
Karma (actions), 6, 7, 330*
disease and, 98
pañca karmas, 133-134, 141–147
pu¯ rva karmas, 134–141
rasa¯yana karmas, 150–152
as therapeutic actions of a dravya,
69–72
vajı¯karan. a karma, 152–153
Karma indriya¯s (organs of action), 6,
12, 327*
Kastu¯ rya¯di gut.ika¯ (pill), 308
Kati vasti (lumbar oil treatment), 138,
327*
Ka¯yakarma (infractions of body), 57
Khadira¯di gut.ika¯ (pill), 308–309
Kicari (dietary medicament), 146
Kledaka kapha (lubricant), 23–24, 328*
Koma¯rabhacca, Jı¯vaka, 4
Krishna, Gopi, 9
Ks.a¯ras (alkalis), 75
Ks.ı¯rabala¯ taila (medicated oil), 312
Kuma¯rya¯sava (natural fermentation),
315
Kundalinı¯ (cosmic feminine principle),
8, 9, 328*
Ku¯ s.ma¯n.d.
aka rasa¯yana (confection),
311
Kut.aja¯ris.
t.
a (natural fermentation),
315
Kut.ı¯pra¯ve´sika (in-patient therapy),
150–151, 328*
Kva¯tha (decoctions), 305–306
see also Herbal infusions and
decoctions
L
Langhana therapy, 153–154
La´suna¯d. i vat.ı¯ (pill), 310
Lauha bhasma (purified calcination),
316
Legumes, 85–86
Lifestyle
daily regimen, 47–57
environment, 110–111
good conduct, 57–58 see also
Morality
life span, 107–108
regimens for types of condition,
301–304
seasonal regimens, 58–62
Light, meditation on, 23
Loha¯sava (natural fermentation), 315
Lungs, 23, 50–51
M
Madhu (honey), 88, 155
Madhusnuhı¯ rasa¯yana (confection), 311
Madhyama rogama¯rga (‘middle
pathway’ of disease), 98, 115,
328*
Maha¯bhu¯ tas (‘great’ elements), 12–14,
328*
Mahagun. as (primordial qualities), 12
see also Rajas; Sattva; Tamas
Mahat (cosmic intelligence), 11, 14,
328*
Maha¯tikta ghr. ta (medicated ghee),
313–314
Majja¯ (marrow)
in clinical examination, 106
346 Subject Index
Majja¯ (marrow) (Continued)
majja¯ dha¯tu, 38
majja¯vaha srota¯m.si, 44
Malas (bodily wastes), 41, 328*
Ma¯m.sa (muscle) dha¯tu, 37
in clinical examination, 106
ma¯m.savaha srota¯m.si, 44
Manas (lower mind), 12, 32–34, 328*
trigun. a manas, 31–32
Manas prakr. ti (constitutional influence
on mind), 30–31
Ma¯nasamitra vat.aka (pill), 309–310
Man. ipu¯ ra (third) cakra, 10n8, 328*
Manokarma (infractions of mind), 58
Manomaya ko´sa (sheath of the senses),
6, 328*
Mantras, 7, 22
Marrow see Majja¯
Massage, 53, 59, 61
head, 54
see also Snehana (oleation
therapies)
Ma¯ya¯ (self-developed illusion), 5, 7
Meat, 86–87
Medas (adipose tissue) dha¯tu, 37–38
in clinical examination, 106
medovaha srota¯m.si, 44
Meditation, 23, 48, 54–56
in regimens for types of condition,
302, 303, 304
sa¯ks.
i bhavana, 33
Memory, 24
Menstruation, 38, 40
Metabolism
digestion and, 35–36 see also
Digestion
dravyas of, 72
Milk, 81–82
Mı¯ma¯m.sa¯ (Vedic ritual teaching), 4,
328*
Mind
constitutional influence on, 30–31
mis-use of, 58, 97
qualities of, 31–32
see also Buddhi; Manas
Mithya¯yoga (mis-use of senses), 95,
97
Moks.a (liberation), 5, 7
Morality, 57–58
crimes against wisdom, 95–97
Mouth, 24, 49–50
Mucous membranes, 23–24
Mu¯ la¯dha¯ra (‘root’ cakra), 10n8
Murivenna taila (medicated oil),
312
Musculature, 37
Mushrooms, 83
Mu¯ tra (urine), 35, 41, 328*
mu¯ tra parı¯ks.
(examination of),
117–118
mu¯ travaha srota¯m.si, 45
N
Na¯d. ı¯ parı¯ks.
(pulse diagnosis),
120–126
Na¯d. ı¯ ´sodhana (breathing technique),
52
Na¯ga¯rjuna, 4, 56, 328*
Na¯rasimha ghr. ta (medicated ghee), 314
Na¯ra¯yan.
a cu¯ rn.
a (powder), 307
Na¯ra¯yan.
a taila (medicated oil), 312
Nasya (errhine), 51, 147–149, 328*
Nervous system
dravyas of, 71–72
majja¯ as generator of, 38
see also Brain
Neti (nasal irrigation), 51–52, 328*
Nida¯na (clinical assessment), 101
da´savidha parı¯ks.
(ten methods of
examination), 105–111
nida¯na pañcakam (five methods of
investigation), 103–105
Nı¯lı¯bhr.
n .
ga¯di taila (medicated oil),
313
Nimba¯di kva¯tha (decoction), 306
Nira¯ma conditions (‘without a¯ma’),
42
Nirva¯n. a (cessation of suffering), 6
Nose, 50–52
nasya (errhine treatment), 51,
147–149, 328*
Nuts, 86
Nyagrodha¯di kva¯tha (decoction), 306
O
Oils, 87–88
herbal, 51, 53, 54
oleation therapy see Snehana
sesame oil see Taila
see also Ghr. ta; Sneha
Ojas (vital energy/essence), 39–41,
331*
Oral hygiene, 49–50
Organic products, 83, 86
P
Pa¯caka (digestive) pitta, 22, 328*
Pañca karma (five methods of
purification), 133–134,
141–147, 328*
Pañca ka´sa¯ya (aqueous extracts),
73–74
Pañca ko´sa (five sheaths), 6–7, 328*
Pañcabhu¯ tas (the ‘five’ elements), 12
see also Maha¯bhu¯ tas
Pañcavidha ka¯ran.
a (five causes of
disease), 94
Pathology
clinical methodology, 101–111
disease and, 93–99
pathogenesis, 99–100 see also
Sam.pra¯pti
Pat.ola¯di kva¯tha (decoction), 306
Perception, 14
Pharmacology see Dravygun. a
Philosophy
nature of the mind, 32–33
orientation of A¯ yurveda, 5–6, 10n7,
58
Pin.d.
a taila (medicated oil), 313
Pingala¯ na¯d. ı¯ (‘tawny current’), 8, 329*
Pitta dos.a (‘bile’ humour), 15–16, 36,
90, 329*
constitution of, 29
dietary and lifestyle regimen for
pittaja conditions, 302–303
pitta laks.an. as (symptoms), 17–20
pitta manas (influence on mind), 30
sub-dos.as, 22–23
Pollution, 111
Prabha¯va (spiritual potency), 73
Prajñapara¯dha (crimes against
wisdom), 95–97
Prakr. ti (constitution), 7, 11, 27–31,
107, 329*
Pra¯n. a (vital force), 7, 329*
pra¯n. a va¯yu, 20
pra¯n. avaha srota¯m.si, 43
Pra¯n. a¯maya ko´sa (sheath of five
‘winds’), 6, 329*
Pra¯n. as (five ‘winds’), 6
Pra¯n. ayama (yogic breathing
techniques), 9, 20, 52
digestion and, 21
Prava¯la bhasma (purified calcination),
316
Pr. thvı¯ (earth), 12, 13, 15
Pulse diagnosis, 120–126
Purı¯s.a (faeces), 35
purı¯s.a parı¯ks.
(examination of), 119
Purus.a (cosmic male principle), 7, 11,
329*
Pu¯ rva karmas (preparatory methods),
134–141, 329*
Pu¯ rvaru¯pa (prodromal symptoms), 103
Pus.ya¯nuga cu¯ rn.
a (powder), 307
R
Ra¯ja yoga, 9, 329*
see also As.t.
ñga yoga
Subject Index 347
Rajas (‘movement’), 12, 31–32, 329*
Rakta (‘blood’) dha¯tu, 36, 37
in clinical examination, 106
na¯d. ı¯ parı¯ks.
(pulse diagnosis),
120–126
rakta moks.an. a (venesection),
149–150
raktavaha srota¯m.si, 44
Ranjaka pitta (sub-dos.a of pitta), 22,
332*
Rasa (taste), 36–37, 56
in clinical examination, 106
post-digestive effect, 68–69
rasavaha srota¯m.si, 44
the six tastes, 64–68
Rasa¯yana (rejuvenative treatment),
329*
confections, 313–314
rasa¯yana karmas, 150–152
Regimens
daily, 47–57
seasonal, 58–62
for types of conditions, 301–304
Reproductive system: medicaments for,
72
Respiratory system
dravyas of, 71
lubricant, 23
see also Breathing; Lungs
R.
g veda, 4, 329*
Rogama¯rgas (pathways of disease),
98–99, 115, 329*
R.
s.
is (sages), 3
R.
tucarya¯ (seasonal regimen), 58–59
R.
tusandhi (transitional periods
between seasons), 61
Ru¯ks.
ana (drying therapies), 154–155
Ru¯pa (sight; symptoms), 103–104
S
abda parı¯ks.
(voice diagnosis), 114
Sacrifice, 36
see also Agni
Sa¯dhaka pitta (sub-dos.a of pitta), 22,
329*
Sadvr. tta (good conduct), 57–58, 329*
Sages, 3
Sahasra¯ra (‘crown’ cakra), 10n8
Sa¯ks.
i (witness of consciousness), 24
sa¯ks.
i bhavana, 33
akti (power), 8, 9, 58, 330*
goddess, consort of S´ iva, 11
alya cikitsa¯ (surgery), 4, 5, 330*
a¯ma conditions (‘with a¯ma’), 42
Sa¯ma veda, 4, 330*
amana karmas (pacificatory
treatments), 154–156
amana nasya (errhine), 149
Sama¯na va¯yu (digestive ‘wind’), 21
Sam.pra¯pti (pathogenesis), 105, 330*
Sam.sa¯ra (‘wheel’ of existence), 6, 7,
14, 33, 330*
Sam.sarga prakr. tis (combinations of two
constitutions), 29
sam.sarga manas prakr. tis (influence
on the mind), 31
Sam. ska¯ras (‘activators’), 6, 33, 330*
an. ka bhasma (purified calcination),
316
Sa¯n
.
khya dar´sana (Vedic system of
ontology), 11–12
Sannipa¯ta prakr. tis (combinations of
three constitutions), 29–30
sannipa¯ta manas prakr. tis (influence
on the mind), 31
Saptasa¯ra kva¯tha (decoction), 306
arat r. tucarya¯ (summer regimen),
60–61
ata¯varı¯ gud.
a (confection), 311
Sa¯tmya (normal habits), 110, 330*
Sattva (‘harmony’), 12, 31, 330*
as assessment of mental and
emotional state, 109
sattvic archetypes, 32
Science
meditation and, 55
operating in sam. sa¯ra, 14
view of consciousness, 33
Scudder, John M., 116
Seasonal regimens, 58–62
Seeds, 86
Senses, 6, 24, 34
in disease, 94–95
dravyas of sense organs, 71–72
as sentinels of body, 58
spar´sa parı¯ks.
(examination through
palpation), 116–117
Sex
the constitution and, 27
excessive desire, 38
improper sexual activities, 57
ojas and, 40, 44
over-indulgence, 40, 45, 96
reproductive system, 72
seasonal activity, 59, 61
vajı¯karan. a (virilisation therapy),
152–153
see also Tantra yoga
Siddhis (occult powers), 7, 58, 330*
irı¯s.a r. tucarya¯ (late winter regimen),
59–60
Sitopala¯di cu¯ rn.
a (powder), 307
iva, 9, 58, 330*
akti and, 11
iva¯ gut.ika¯ (pill), 310
Skin, 23
medicaments of, 72
Sleep, 48–49
les.aka kapha (synovial fluid), 25,
330*
Smoke, 52
Sna¯na (bathing), 53
Sneha (oil or fat), 74, 330*
sneha nasya (errhine), 149
Snehana (oleation therapies),
134–140, 155
odhana karma, see Pañca karma
Solar cycle, 58–59
Soma (opposite of agni), 24, 68, 330*
Soul, 7
Spar´sa parı¯ks.
(examination through
palpation), 116–117
Speech
mis-use of, 57, 97
´sabda parı¯ks.
(voice diagnosis), 114
Spiritual awakening/liberation, 9, 48,
58
r.
n .
ga bhasma (purified calcination),
319
Srota¯m.si (channels of the body), 43–45
dravyas of, 72
Stambhana (‘cooling’ therapy),
155–156, 330*
Stha¯na (‘seat’ of influence), 16, 331*
Sthu¯ la ´sarira (‘gross’ body), 6, 331*
see also Annamaya ko´sa
Sudar´sana cu¯ rn.
a (powder), 307
Sukha (happiness), 5, 6
ukra (semen), 27
in clinical examination, 106
´sukra dha¯tu, 38
´sukravaha srota¯m.si, 44–45
Su¯ks.
ma rasa (‘subtle essence’), 35, 331*
Su¯ks.
ma ´sarira (‘subtle’ body), 6–7, 331*
Sukuma¯ra ghr. ta (medicated ghee), 314
Su´sruta sam.
hita¯ (a¯yurvedic text), 4, 68
Sus.umna¯ na¯d. ı¯ (‘central channel’), 7–8,
331*
Sva¯dhis.t.
ha¯na (second cakra), 10n8
Svarn.
a bhasma (purified calcination),
316
Svedana (sudation therapy), 140–141,
156, 331*
Svedavaha srota¯m.si (sweat ‘channel’), 45
Sweeteners, 88–89
Symptomology of the dos.as, 16–18
T
Taila (medicated sesame oil), 51, 53,
74, 87, 118, 135
formulations, 311–313
348 Subject Index
Tamas (‘inertia’), 12, 32, 331*
Ta¯mra bhasma (purified calcination),
316
Tanma¯tra¯s (objects perceived by the
‘subtle’ senses), 12, 331*
Tantra yoga, 40, 331*
Tarpaka kapha (brain lubricant),
24–25, 331*
Taste, 24
Tea, 89
Tejas (fire), 12, 15
Texts, A¯yurvedic, 3–5, 10n3
Therapy
aromatherapy, 302, 303, 304
emetic, 60, 141–142
enema, 49, 144–147
errhine, 149–151
in-patient, 150–151
oleation, 134–140
pacificatory, 154–156
purgation, 142–144
sudation, 140–141
understanding of dha¯tu cycle as
functional basis for, 40
virilisation, 152–153
Thought, 32–33
negative thoughts, 97
thoughts during meditation, 56
see also Mind
Throat, 50–51
Tissues, 37
Tongue, 126–131
Toxins
used in pharmacy, 75, 76n14
wastes see A¯ma
Travelling, 96–97
Tridos.a (humoral) theory, 14–20
sub-dos.as, 20–25
tables of dietary guidelines and
tridos.as, 90–91
Trikat.u cu¯n. a (powder), 307
Triphala ghr. ta (medicated ghee), 314
Triphala guggulu (resin), 308
Trividha parı¯ks.
(three sources of
knowledge), 101–102
U
Uda¯na va¯yu (upward moving energy),
20–21
Upakarmas (‘qualities’), 13–14
Upa´saya (knowledge by trial),
104–105, 331*
Urinary system
dravyas of, 71
see also Mu¯ tra (urine)
V
Va¯cı¯karma (infractions of speech), 57
Va¯gbhat.
a, 4–5, 20
Vajı¯karan. a (virilisation therapy), 150,
152–153
Vajra bhasma (purified calcination),
317
Vamana (emetic therapy), 60,
141–142
Varna (colour, complexion), 19, 109
Vars.a r. tucarya¯ (autumn regimen), 61
Va¯sa¯gud.
u¯ cya¯di kva¯tha (decoction),
306
Va¯saka¯sava (natural fermentation),
316
Vasanta r. tucarya¯ (spring regimen), 60
Vasti (enema), 49, 144–147
Vastu ´sa¯stra (ancient science of Indian
architecture), 103
Va¯ta dos.a (‘wind’ humour), 15, 36, 90,
331*
dietary and lifestyle regimen for
va¯taja conditions, 301–302
sub-dos.as, 20–22
va¯ta laks.an. as (symptoms), 17
va¯ta manas (influence on the mind),
30
Va¯ta prakr. ti (constitution), 29
Va¯ta¯tapika (out-patient rejuvenation
therapies), 151–152, 331*
Vat.ı¯ (pill), 74, 308, 309–310
Vayah.
(life span), 107–108
Va¯yu (wind, vibration), 12, 13, 15,
331*
Veda¯nta, 4, 5, 9, 331*
see also Sa¯n
.
khya dar´sana
Vedas, 4, 331*
Vegetables, 83–84
Vijña¯namaya ko´sa (‘sheath of
knowledge’), 6, 10n6, 331*
Vikara (disease), 93–100
Vipa¯ka (post-digestive effect), 68–69
Virecana (purgation), 142–144
virecana nasya (errhine),
148
V-ırya (energetic property of a dravya),
69
Vi´suddha (fifth cakra), 10n8
Vya¯dhya¯vastha¯ (pathogenesis),
99–100
Vya¯na va¯yu (circulatory ‘wind’), 22
Vya¯ya¯ma (exercise), 53
see also Exercise
W
Water, 79–80
pollution, 111
Y
Yajur veda, 4, 332*
Ya´sada bhasma (purified calcination),
317
Yoga, 4, 54–56, 332*
tradition of consciousness, 33–34
Yogara¯ja guggulu (resin), 308
Z
Zeno of Elea, 33
Index of Plants
349
Page numbers in bold indicate where
full treatment can be found in Part 2 of
the book.
A
Abies spp., 155
Achillea millefolium, 153
Acorus calamus, 53, 283–285
Adhatoda vasica, 52, 154, 155,
290–291
Aegle marmelos, 185–186
Agnimañtha, ‘to churn the fire’, 156,
161–162
Alangium lamarckii, 154
Aloe vera, 153
Althaea officinalis, 154, 156
malakı¯, ‘sour’, 49, 54, 154,
163–165
American ginseng, 154
Andrographis paniculata, 180–181
Angelica sinensis, 153
An
.
kola, 154
An. u taila, 51
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi, 155
Areca catechu, 52
Arjuna, ‘hero’, 49, 166–167
Asafoetida ferula, 156
Asparagus racemosus, 52, 153, 154,
155, 270–271
A´svagandha¯, ‘smelling like a horse’, 52,
59, 153, 155, 168–170
Avena sativa, 154
Avens, 155
Azadirachta indica, 49, 53, 154
B
Bacopa monniera, 187–188
Bala¯, ‘strength’, 50, 52, 59, 154,
172–173
Baliospermum montanum, 73, 154
Bambusa arundinaceae, 154, 155,
287–289
Barberry, 49
Basil, 61
Bayberry, 49, 154, 155, 156
Benincasa hispida, 233–234
Berberis aristata, 60
Berberis nepalensis, 155
Berberis vulgaris, 49
Betel, 52
Bhalla¯taka, ‘piercing like a spear’, 156,
174–175
Bhr.n
.
gara¯ja, ‘ruler of the hair’, 53,
177–178
Bhu¯ nimba, ‘ground nimba’,
180–181
Bibhı¯taka, ‘intimidating’, 49, 154,
155, 183–184
Bilva, 185–186
Bistort, 155
Bistorta spp., 155
Blackberry, 155
Bra¯hmı¯, ‘consort of Brahma¯’,
187–188
C
Calendula, 156
Calendula officinalis, 156
Candana, ‘gladdening’, 53, 155,
190–191
Canscora decussata, 266–268
Capsicum annuum, 154, 156
Cayenne, 154, 156
Cedrus deodara, 156, 195–196
Celastrus paniculatus, 223–224
Centella asiatica, 155,
240–242
Chimaphila umbellata, 154
Cilantro, 61
Cinnamomum zeylanicum, 156
Citraka, ‘the spotted one’, 73, 154,
193–194
Citrus medica, 155
Citrus reticulata, 155
Clitoria ternatea, 266–268
Coltsfoot, 52
Comfrey, 156
Commiphora mukul, 156, 205–207
Convolvulus pluricaulis, 266–268
Cranesbill geranium, 155
Curcuma longa, 52, 209–211
Cyperus rotundus, 53, 155,
247–248
D
Da¯d.ima, 155
Damiana, 153, 154
Dandelion, 153, 154, 156
Dang gui, 153
Dañtı¯, 73, 154
Da¯ruharidra¯, 60, 155
Desmodium gangeticum, 264–265
Devada¯ru, ‘wood of the gods’, 156,
195–196
Dill, 61
Dioscorea villosa, 153
E
Echinacea angustifolia, 52
Eclipta alba, 53, 177–178
Ela¯, 53, 156, 197–198
Elettaria cardamomum, 53, 156,
197–198
Eleuthrococcus senticosus, 154
Embelia ribes, 293–295
Equisteum arvense, 54, 156
Euphrasia officinalis, 52
Evolvulus alsinoides, 266–268
Eyebright, 52
F
Fennel, 61
Ferula foetida, 216–217
Ficus religiosa, 49
Fir, 155
Fucus spp., 156
350 Index of Plants
G
Gentiana spp., 156
Gentium, 156
Geranium maculatum, 155
Geum spp., 155
Glycyrrhiza glabra, 50, 52, 154, 155
Goks.ura, ‘cow scratcher’, 199–200
Gud.u¯ cı¯, 53, 202–203
Guggulu, 154, 156, 205–207
H
Haridra¯, ‘giving yellow’, 52, 209–211
Harı¯takı¯, ‘to colour yellow’, 49,
213–214
Hibiscus rosa sinensis, 54
Hin
.
gu, 156, 216–217
Holarrhena antidysenterica, 155,
238–239
Horsetail, 54, 156
J
Japa¯, 54
Jat.a¯ma¯msı¯, 218–219
Ja¯tı¯phala, ‘fruit of excellence’,
220–221
Jyotis.matı¯, ‘luminous’, 223–224
K
Kan.
t.
aka¯ri, ‘thorny’, 156, 225–226
Kapikacchu¯ , ‘monkey itcher’, 153, 154,
227–228
Karan¯ja, 49
Kat.
uka, ‘pungent’, 155, 230–231
Kelp, 156
Kuma¯rı¯, 153
Ku¯ s.ma¯n.d.
a, 233–234
Kus.
t.
ha, ‘disease’, 235–236
Kut.aja, ‘mountain born’, 155,
238–239
L
Lamium album, 153
Leonorus cardiaca, 156
Ligusticum spp., 156
M
Mahonia aquifolium, 155
Man.d.
u¯ kaparn. ı¯, ‘frog-leaved’, 155,
240–242
Mañjis.t.
ha¯, 155, 244–245
Marica, 52
Marshmallow, 154, 156
Ma¯tulun
.
ga, 155
Mesua ferrea, 249–250
Milky oat, 154
Motherwort, 156
Mucana pruriens, 153, 154, 227–228
Mullein, 52
Mustaka, 53, 155, 247–248
Myrica cerifera, 49, 154, 155, 156
Myristica fragrans, 220–221
N
Na¯gake´sara, ‘serpent stamens’,
249–250
Nardostachys grandiflora, 218–219
Nettle, 54, 156
Nimba, ‘bestower of health’, 49, 53,
154, 251–253
Nirgun.d.
ı¯, 255–256
Nymphaea odorata, 155
O
Oak, 49, 155
Ocimum sanctum, 156
Operculina turpethum, 278–279
Orange, 155
Oregon grape, 155
Oroxylum indicum, 276–277
Osha, 156
P
Paeonia lactiflora, 153
Panax quinquefolium, 154
Passiflora incarnata, 156
Passionflower, 156
Peony, 153
Phyllanthus emblica, 49, 54, 154,
163–165
Picrorrhiza kurroa, 155, 230–231
Piper longum, 54, 60, 154, 156,
258–259
Piper nigrum, 52
Pippala, 49
Pippalı¯, 54, 60, 154, 156, 258–259
Pipsissewa, 154
Plumbago zeylanica, 73, 154,
193–194
Pomgamia pinnata, 49
Premna integrifolia, 156, 161–162
Prickly ash, 49, 156
Pueraria tuberosa, 153
Punarnava¯, ‘once again new’ 262–264
Boechaavia diffuse, 151-152
Boechaavia repens, 262-264
Punica granatum, 155
Purple coneflower, 52
Q
Quercus spp., 49, 155
R
Rehmannia glutinosa, 155
Rosa spp., 155
Rosehip, 155
Rosemary, 54
Rosmarinus officinalis, 54
Rubia cordifolia, 155, 244–245
Rubus discolor, 155
Rumex crispus, 154
S
a¯laparn. ı¯, ‘leaves like Sala’, 264–265
an
.
khapus.pı¯, ‘conch flower’, 266–268
Santalum album, 53, 155, 190–191
atapatrı¯, 54
ata¯varı¯, ‘one hundred roots’, 52, 153,
154, 155, 270–271
Saussurea lappa, 235–236
Saw palmetto, 154
Schizandra chinensis, 155
Scutellaria spp., 156
Semecarpus anacardium, 156,
174–175
Serenoa serrulata, 154
Sesame, 153
Shu di huang, 155
Siberian ginseng, 154
Sida cordifolia, 50, 52, 59, 154,
172–173
ila¯jatu, ‘to become like stone’,
273–275
Skullcap, 156
Solanum xanthocarpum, 156,
225–226
Spilanthes acmella, 52
u¯n.t.
hı¯, 21, 54, 60, 156
Symphytum officinalis, 156
yona¯ka, 276–277
T
Taraxacum officinalis, 153, 154, 156
Terminalia arjuna, 49, 166–167
Terminalia belerica, 49, 154, 155,
183–184
Terminalia chebula, 49, 213–214
Tila, 153
Tinospora cordifolia, 53, 202–203
Toothache flower, 52
Trachyspermum ammi, 21, 296–297
Tribulus terrestris, 199–200
Trivr.
t, ‘thricely twisted’, 278–279
Index of Plants 351
Tulası¯, 156
Tum . buru¯ , 52
Turnera diffusa, 153, 154
Tussilago farfara, 52
Tvak, 156
U
Unicorn root, 153
Urtica dioica, 54, 156
U´sı¯ra, 53, 280–281
Uva ursi, 155
V
Vaca¯, ‘to speak’, 53, 283–285
Vam . ´sa, 154, 155, 287–299
Va¯saka, 52, 154, 155, 290–291
Verbascum thapsus, 52
Vetiveria zizanioides, 53, 280–281
Vid.an
.
ga, ‘skillful’, 293–295
Vida¯rı¯, 153
Vitex negundo, 255–256
W
White dead nettle, 153
White pond lily, 155
Wild yam, 153
Withania somnifera, 52, 59, 153, 155,
168–170
Wu wei zi, 155
Y
Yarrow, 153
Yas.t.
i madhu, 50, 52, 154, 155
Yava¯nı¯, 21, 296–397
Yellowdock, 154, 155
Z
Zanthoxylum americanum, 49, 156
Zanthoxylum elatum, 52
Zingiber officinalis, 21, 53, 54, 60,
156
 






Om Tat Sat


                                                        
(End of Ayurveda the divine science of life.) 




(My humble salutations to   Sreeman Todd Caldecott, Elsevier’s Health Sciences and others other eminent medical scholars and doctors   for the collection)