Kittam
Sanskrit Name: किट्टम् The waste products produced from digestion or metabolism that need to be expelled from the body. Alternate Name(s): Waste product
Koshta
Sanskrit Name: कोष्ठः Depending on the dominant dosha, a person’s bowel habits can be categorized physiologically as normal, soft, or constipated. The term “koshta” also refers to the abdomen. Alternate Name(s): Bowel habit
Kruroshta
Sanskrit Name: क्रूरकोष्ठः A physiological bowel habit characterized by the predominance of vata results in either hard stools or the necessity to exert effort during bowel movements. Alternate Name(s): Costive bowel habit
Kshira-Dadhi Nyaya
Sanskrit Name: क्षीरदधिन्यायः A theory that elucidates the nourishment process of essential structural elements proposes that the seven structural components undergo a sequential transformation from the primary circulating nutrient fluid (the initial product of digestion) into semen, akin to how milk is converted into curd, and subsequently into butter and ghee. Alternate Name(s): Theory of […]
Lipid Metabolism
Sanskrit Name: मेदोधात्वाग्निः The key element that changes muscle tissue into fat. Alternate Name(s): Medodhatuagni
Lubricating Kapha
Sanskrit Name: श्लेषककफः A subtype of kapha located in the joints that offers lubrication. Alternate Name(s): Shleshaka Kapha
Lustre
Sanskrit Name: प्रभा The natural glow of the skin and body, influenced by balanced Vata and nourished by proper circulation and hydration. Excess Vata can cause dryness and dullness. Alternate Name(s): Prabha
Madhyama Koshta
Sanskrit Name: मध्यमकोष्ठः A physiological bowel habit characterized by the predominance of either kapha or a balanced state of all three doshas. An individual with this bowel habit produces stools that are neither soft nor hard. Alternate Name(s): Normal bowel habit
Mahendrakaya
Sanskrit Name: माहेन्द्रकायः The traits of an individual with a successful, influential personality include magnificence, courage, authoritative behaviors, adherence to spiritual principles, and a nurturing attitude towards those who rely on them. Alternate Name(s): Leader Temperament
Majjasara
Sanskrit Name: मज्जासािः Characterized by traits such as soft body parts, considerable physical strength, a smooth complexion, a gentle and soothing voice, large and rounded joints, longevity, and exceptional abilities in learning, as well as the achievement of wealth, knowledge, and honor. Alternate Name(s): Strong Bone and Marrow Constitution