Purisham
Sanskrit Name: पुरीषम्, शकृत्, विट् A result of digestion that serves to assist the body overall, with a specific focus on vata and factors related to digestion and metabolism. Alternate Name(s): Faeces, Shakrit, Vit
Purishavaha Srotah
Sanskrit Name: पुरीषवहस्रोतः The route for feces. Associated structures include the large intestine and the rectum. Alternate Name(s): Channel in which faeces is formed and excreted
Purvapaschim Vibhaga
Sanskrit Name: पूर्वपश्चिमविभागः A random separation of the body into front (ventral) and back (dorsal) sections for descriptive reasons. Alternate Name(s): Anterior-posterior division
Rajasikakaya
Sanskrit Name: राजसिककायः The psychological and physical traits of an individual with an agitated, reactive temperament include aggression, timidity, envy, and avarice. Alternate Name(s): Restless Temperament
Rakshasakaya
Sanskrit Name: राक्षसकायः The traits of an individual with an intolerant and irritable nature include a tendency to seek solitude, feelings of anger, envy towards the achievements of others, and a lack of religious beliefs. Alternate Name(s): Hot-Tempered Temperament
Raktapushti
Sanskrit Name: रक्तपुष्टिः One of the roles of the main circulating nutrient fluid. Alternate Name(s): Nourishment of blood
Respiratory tract
Sanskrit Name: उच्छ्वासमार्गः The route for air that is inhaled and exhaled, which stretches from the external nostrils to the alveoli. Alternate Name(s): Ucchvasa Margah
Rheum
Sanskrit Name: अक्षिमलः Alternate Name(s): Akshimala
Rishikaya
Sanskrit Name: ऋषिकायः The traits of an individual with a scholarly and spiritual disposition include the repetition of a sacred name, fasting, adhering to vows, practicing celibacy, making offerings, engaging in extensive study, and possessing knowledge and wisdom. Alternate Name(s): Academic and Spiritual Temperament
Ritumati
Sanskrit Name: ऋतुमती The features of this state include a large, heavy face; a friendly expression; a cheerful disposition; a damp face or mouth; moist teeth; a yearning for male companionship; a love for storytelling or conversation; a relaxed abdomen; calm eyes; an easygoing mind; twitching of the arms; trembling of the breasts; quivering in […]