Category: A
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Amazonia
Amazon River Basin, including northern Brazil, most of Columbia, southern Venezuela, and eastern Ecuador, Peru, and northeastern Bolivia.
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Anhydrous
Lacking water. Without water. Referring to compounds or crystals that contain no water.
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Alimentary canal or tract
The digestive tube from the mouth to the anus, including the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, large and small intestines, and rectum. The digestive system. The digestive system as a whole which includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, and intestines, along with accessory organs. A tube in the body going from the mouth to the anus and…
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Avalambaka kapha
The aspect of kapha that resides in the heart and lungs, supports ojas and is connected with immunity.
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Astangahradaya samhita
The Eight-Limbed Heart Sutra written by Vagbhata c.600CE; a collated work on the essence of Ayurveda.
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Artava
The menstrual channel, tissue and ova.
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Apana vayu
The aspect of vata responsible for moving downwards and eliminating stool, flatus, urine, menses and the foetus.
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Amasaya
The stomach.
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Ama
Undigested food, herbs or experiences that create disease-forming toxins.
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Alocaka pitta
The aspect of pitta residing in the eyes. It assimilates visual impressions.