Ayushyam
Sanskrit Name: आयुष्यम् Substances which are beneficial for enhancement of the life span. Alternate Name(s): Lifespan-enhancing
Bhagnasandhanam
Sanskrit Name: भग्नसन्धानम्, भग्नसन्धानकरः A substance that promotes sleep. Alternate Name(s): Substance aiding in union of fractures,, Bhagnasandhanakarah
Bitter taste
Sanskrit Name: तिक्त-रसः A strong and frequently disagreeable flavor commonly associated with various medicinal and cleansing agents. Alternate Name(s): Tikta Rasah
Blood purifier
Sanskrit Name: रक्तशोधनः, अस्रविशोधनः A cleansing substance that purifies and improves the quality of blood. Alternate Name(s): Raktashodhanah, Asravishodhanah
Corrosive action
Sanskrit Name: छेदनम् A therapeutic technique that facilitates the proper formation of waste products and alleviates any blockages in their descent; it also specifies the stroke direction used in a standard therapeutic oil massage. Alternate Name(s): Balavardhanam
Deepanakarma
Sanskrit Name: अहृद्यम् A compound that diminishes cardiac performance and induces psychological strain. Alternate Name(s): Substance reducing health and functioning of the heart, mind-displeasing
Deepanam
Sanskrit Name: दीपनम् A therapeutic approach that stimulates digestive energy without directly influencing the byproducts of incomplete digestion, transformation, or metabolism (ama). It also refers to the method of preparing mercury for the purpose of amalgamating with other substances. Alternate Name(s): Stimulating digestive fire or appetizing action
Dhatu Pradoshanam
Sanskrit Name: धातु-प्रदूषणम् The flavor profile of a substance following thorough digestion and alteration can be categorized into three distinct types: sweet, sour, and astringent. Alternate Name(s): Disrupting normalcy of fundamental structural components
Diaphoretic
Sanskrit Name: स्वेदजननम् A substance that promotes sweating. Alternate Name(s): Swedajanana
Dosha Prashamanam
Sanskrit Name: दोष-प्रशमनम् The inherent characteristic of a substance, its capacity to induce change or influence the body and mind, can be classified into two main types: hot potency and cold potency. Alternate Name(s): Pacifying vitiated dosha