Category: V

  • Vamanahara

    That which relieves vomiting.  

  • Valaasahara

    That which relieves edema.  

  • Vaataraktaghna

    Useful in the treatment of gout-like conditions.  

  • Vaataghna

    Indicated in diseases of the nervous system.  

  • Variegated leaf

    Variegated leaf

    Green leaf which is blotched, edged, or spotted with yellow, white, cream, or red (e.g., many caladium and dieffenbachia leaves).  

  • Virility

    The capability of a man to procreate, or produce children. The term “virility” is also used more generally to refer to masculinity or manly strength and vigor. The state of possessing masculine qualities. A phrase employed to depict the nature of masculinity, particularly concerning sexual attributes and abilities.  

  • Venereal

    Due to or propagated by sexual intercourse. Pertaining to, or produced by, sexual intercourse. Pertaining to sexual intercourse. Relating to sex acts or sexual desire. Relating to the genitals. Referring to an infection or disease which is transmitted through sexual intercourse. To or caused by sexual intercourse or genital contact, as a venereal disease. Relating…

  • Vasorelaxant

    An agent that relaxes the blood vessels.  

  • Varices

    Enlarged tortuous vein, artery or lymphatic vessel. adj. varicose. Abnormally dilated and twisted veins, arteries, or lymph nodes. Enlarged, twisted, winding veins, arteries, or lymphatic vessels; singular, varix. Enlarged or swollen veins, specifically found on the inner lining of the esophagus. Expanded, twisted, or winding segments of vessels, commonly veins, are referred to as varices,…

  • Voip

    Foods that give no gastronomic delight, such as porridge or cream of celery soup, are voip; the word was invented in 1914 by Gellet Burgess, a humourist devoted to creating names for previously unnamed things. Burgess coined other food-related words as well: fidgeltick is food that requires tremendous effort to prepare, but gives little satisfaction—artichokes…