Asurakaya
Sanskrit Name: आसुरकायः The traits of an individual with a bold yet harsh disposition include achieving success, experiencing fear or aggression, displaying bravery, showing anger, envying the success of others, and having a tendency to eat alone and excessively. Alternate Name(s): Warrior with Aggressive Temperament
Asyamala
Sanskrit Name: आस्यमलः Alternate Name(s): Mucus of the oral cavity
Avasthapak
Sanskrit Name: अवस्थापाकः The first stage of digestion involves the influence of various factors on food within the gastrointestinal system, consisting of three consecutive phases that lead to the formation of kapha, pitta, and vata in that order. Alternate Name(s): Initial phase of digestion
Beard and moustache
Sanskrit Name: श्मश्रु Alternate Name(s): Shmashru
Bhutagni
Sanskrit Name: भूताग्निः Transformative elements operate within the five fundamental components. They function on two fronts: 1. in conjunction with digestive fire during the digestion process; and 2. alongside metabolic factors found in structural components during the metabolism of fundamental structures. There are five categories: transformative factors of the earth element, water element, fire element, […]
Blood
Sanskrit Name: रक्तधातुः, रक्तम्, शोनितम् The second of the seven essential structural elements serves the purpose of providing vitality. It is produced in the liver and spleen, aided by the metabolic aspect of coloring pitta, and derives its name from its red hue. Alternate Name(s): Raktadhatu, Rakta, Shonitam
Blood Plasma
Sanskrit Name: रसधातुः, रसः The initial component among the seven essential structural elements. Its main role is to provide sustenance. It is the chief output of the digestive process and continuously flows throughout the body from the heart, supplying nourishment to other tissues. Alternate Name(s): Rasadhatu, Rasa, Chyme
Body channels
Sanskrit Name: स्रोतः Alternate Name(s): Srotah
Bone
Sanskrit Name: अस्थिधातुः The fifth of the seven essential structural elements, it serves to ensure physical stability. Primarily made up of the fundamental elements of earth and space, it pertains to bone tissue. Alternate Name(s): Asthi Dhatu
Bone Metabolism
Sanskrit Name: अस्थिधात्वाग्निः The key element that changes fat into bone. Alternate Name(s): Asthidhatuagni