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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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Vyana vayu
The quality of vata that is responsible for spreading outwards. It regulates the circulation, nervous system and all joint movements.
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Vrddhi
A condition of excess in the humours, tissues or wastes.
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Vitiate
To disturb the function or structure of a dosa, dhatu or mala.
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Visamagni
The nature of the digestive fire when it is erratic; sometimes digesting well and at others not digesting efficiently. Common in vata disorders.
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Virya
The energetics of a herb: hot or cold.
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Vipaka
The post-digestive energetic effect of the tastes.
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Vikrti
The current state of a person’s health or the present state of imbalance, as opposed to the prakrti, which is the life-long constitution.
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Udana vayu
The quality of vata that resides in the throat and upward movements, regulates speech and exhalation.
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