Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Turbinado
A granulated sugar made from pure sugarcane.
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Tulsi
Indian holy basil. The sacred plant of Krishna, this herb is said to open the heart and mind, bestowing the energy of love and devotion.
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Triphala
An important Ayurvedic compound consisting of three herbs: amalaki, bibhitaki, and haritaki. It is the best laxative and bowel tonic and a balanced rasayana that is good for vata, pitta, and kapha.
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Trikatu
An Ayurvedic compound of ginger, black pepper, and pippali (piper longum) that burns ama, detoxifies the body, and improves digestion, absorption, and assimilation.
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Tridosha
The three organizations or codes of intelligence within the body, mind, and consciousness; the three bodily humors: air (vata), fire/bile (pitta), and water (kapha). The amalgamation of three fundamental principles of energy, also known as biological humors, that constitute life according to Ayurvedic philosophy.
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Tikta Ghrita
“Bitter ghee,” a specific Ayurvedic compound made of clarified butter with various bitter herbs; used for medicinal purposes.
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Surya namaskar
The Sun Salutation, a series of yoga postures done in a flowing sequence with coordinated breathing.
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Sucanat
A granulated natural sugar made from pure sugarcane juice.
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Srotas
Bodily channels.
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Shukra Dhatu
The seventh tissue (dhatu), the male reproductive tissue.
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