Narcotic
Sanskrit Name: मदकारी Substances that impair cognitive functions after ingestion, such as alcohol. Alternate Name(s): Pachanakarma , intoxicant
Pachanam
Sanskrit Name: पाचनम् A medication that targets the byproducts of incomplete digestion, transformation, or metabolism (ama) without stimulating digestive fire. Alternate Name(s): Digestive action
Pharmacy
Sanskrit Name: भेषजागारः, भेषजगृहम् The field dedicated to the preparation, distribution, and evaluation of medications to ensure their safe and effective use in healthcare. Alternate Name(s): Bheshajagarah, Bheshajagriham
Potency
Sanskrit Name: वीर्यम्, शक्तिः The potency of a substance refers to the degree of its effect, which influences its therapeutic or physiological actions. Alternate Name(s): Veeryam, Shaktih
Prabhavah
Sanskrit Name: प्रभावः Taste has a warming influence primarily because of the dominant fire element. Alternate Name(s): Unique therapeutic action
Property
Sanskrit Name: गुणः A defining trait or intrinsic quality that characterizes the essence and impact of a material. Alternate Name(s): Gunah , quality or attribute
Pungent taste
Sanskrit Name: कटु-रसः A robust and piquant flavor that enhances both digestion and blood circulation. Alternate Name(s): Katu Rasah
Purishajananam
Sanskrit Name: पुरीषजननम् A bulk-forming agent that increases stool size and promotes regular bowel movements. Alternate Name(s): Substance increasing the quantity of faeces
Rapidly acting
Sanskrit Name: आशुकारी A compound that induces rapid or swift physiological responses. Alternate Name(s): Ashukari
Rasapanchakam
Sanskrit Name: रसपञ्चकम् The five key pharmaco-therapeutic principles of substances are as follows: taste, quality, potency, aftertaste post-digestion, and distinctive therapeutic effect. Alternate Name(s): Five pharmaco-therapeutic principles of substance