Category: S
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Shitali
A practice of pranayama (breath control) that cools the system. Inhalation is through the curled tongue; exhalation is slow, steady, and complete.
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Sankhya
One of the schools of Indian philosophy, Sankhya denotes both “discriminative knowledge” and “enumeration.” It gives a systematic account of cosmic evolution from Purusha (Cosmic Spirit) and Prakruti (Primordial Matter) through the stages of creation: Mahad (Cosmic Intelligence),- Ahamkara (individuating principle),- Mana (mind),- Indriyas (the inner doors of perception),- Tanmatras (the objects of perception),- and…
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Samprapti
The pathogenesis of disease; the entire disease process from its cause through its various stages to the complete manifestation of the disease.
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Secondary effects
Complications of drug use that are not part of the medicine’s primary pharmacological activity. These are usually unwanted and undesirable consequences and, as such, may be classified as adverse effects.
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symptom picture
Homeopathic term for the overall pattern of symptoms characterizing each individual patient.
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Succussion
The shaking method used in preparing homeopathic remedies. A splashing sound made when there is a large amount of liquid inside a cavity in the body, e.g. the stomach. Sound heard when a person with a large amount of fluid in a body cavity moves or is shaken. A splashing noise heard when a patient…
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Specific
Remedy effective for a particular ailment. Referring to a disease caused by one type of microorganism only. Referring to a remedy having a curative effect on a particular disease or symptom. Generated by a singular microorganism. A medication specifically recommended for a particular illness.
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Self-limiting
A condition that lasts a set length of time and usually clears of its own accord.
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Sweet Woodruff
Sweet scented dried leaves, their scent resembling vanilla, are delightful in potpourris and sachets. An exhilarating German punch called ‘Maibowle,’ made by steeping leaves in white wine, is traditionally drunk on the first of May. Neat compact plants, covered with white flowers in spring.
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Stramonium (Datura stramonium)
Sometimes given for spasmodic coughing and bronchial asthma. Leaves steeped in water are said to induce visions along with giddiness and delirium. Fatal in large doses.