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Bhastrika
A breathing practice (pranayama) in which air is passively drawn in and forcibly pushed out, as in a bellows. Increases heat and improves circulation.
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Bhasma
A specialized Ayurvedic compound prepared and purified by being burned into ash,- bhasmas have a high potency and release prana into the system. An alchemical tonic compound usually made from metal or gems.
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Basti
One of the five important cleansing measures of pancbakarma, it eliminates excess vata dosha from the system via medicated herbal tea or oil enemas. Helps greatly to heal all vata disorders. The word basti literally means bladder. In ancient times, the apparatus used for the procedure was made out of leather.
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Asthi Dhatu
One of the seven dhatus or bodily tissues, specifically, the bone tissue that supports the body, giving protection, shape, and longevity. Bone tissue, giving support to the body.
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Artava dhatu
The female reproductive tissue, one of the seven dhatus or bodily tissues.
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Anupana
Substance (such as milk, water, ghee, etc.) that serves as a medium for taking herbs.
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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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Over-the-counter (OTC) medicine
The same as nonprescription medicine.
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Overdosage
Too great a dose of a therapeutic agent such as a medication; a lethal or toxic amount of a therapeutic agent such as a medication.
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Nonprescription medicine
Any medicine that can be bought without a health care provider’s prescription. Distribution of nonprescription medicines is unrestricted, and the medicines may be sold, for example, in grocery stores as well as pharmacies.
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