Mala
Sanskrit Name: मलः Waste materials generated during different phases of digestion and metabolism are essential components of the human body, alongside dosha (regulatory functional factors) and basic structural elements. These waste materials can be divided into two categories: those resulting from food digestion and those arising from the transformation of structural components. Waste from food […]
Matsyakaya
Sanskrit Name: मत्स्यकायः The traits of an individual with a shy and less intelligent disposition include inconsistency, unpredictability, naivety, timidity, a preference for aquatic environments, and a propensity to engage in conflicts with others of a similar nature. Alternate Name(s): Shy and Unaware Temperament
Menstrual blood
Sanskrit Name: आर्तवम्, पुष्पम्, अन्तःपुष्पम्, शोनितम्, आर्तवशोनितम्, रज, रजस्रावः Supportive structural element of the main circulating nutrient fluid (rasa). Alternate Name(s): Artavam, Pushpam, Antahpushpam, Shonitam, Artavashonitam, Raj, Rajasravah
Metabolic transformation
Sanskrit Name: पक्तिḥ The process of digestion and metabolism, influenced by Samana Vayu and Agni (digestive fire). Vata imbalance may lead to slow digestion, malabsorption, or irregular metabolism. Alternate Name(s): Pakthi
Metabolic waste
Sanskrit Name: धातुमलः The byproducts of metabolic processes. Alternate Name(s): Dhatumala
Moistening Kapha
Sanskrit Name: क्लेदककफः A subtype of kapha located in the stomach that facilitates the softening and moistening of food particles, thereby assisting in digestion. Alternate Name(s): Kledaka Kapha
Mridukoshta
Sanskrit Name: मृदुकोष्ठः A physiological bowel pattern characterized by pitta dominance. Individuals with this pattern experience soft stools without the need for straining. Alternate Name(s): Soft bowel habit
Muscle
Sanskrit Name: मांसधातुः, मांसम्, पेशी The third of the seven essential structural elements serves the purpose of enclosing the framework. Alternate Name(s): Mansadhatu, Mansa, Pesi
Muscle Metabolism
Sanskrit Name: मांसधात्वाग्निः The key element that changes blood into muscle tissue. Alternate Name(s): Mamsadhatvagni
Nasikamala
Sanskrit Name: नासिकामलः Alternate Name(s): Mucus of the nose