Ayurveda with Initial - D

[A] [B] [C] [D] [E] [G] [H] [I] [J] [K] [L] [M] [N] [O] [P] [R] [S] [T] [U] [V] [Y]
Deva
They are considered as the angles, celestial beings without physical body structure.

Danti mula
Root of the herb "danti" (Latin Name: Baliospermum montanum).

Desa
Region, country, area, and kingdom. Dhanvantari
According to the Hindu mythology during the churning of the ocean, Vishnu, the physician of gods is believed to be produced with a cup of nectar in his ahnd that represents the true healer in all beings.

Dharana
This Sanskrit word means absorbing information into the memory and reproducing the same.

Dharma
It refers to one's character, one's true self and about being a whole human being by the virtue of righteousness, virtue, attribute, duty, nature of disposition and prescribed code of conduct.

Dhatu
It is the basic structural and nutritional body factor that supports or nourishes the seven body tissues. These seven tissues of our body includes the rasa, rakta, mamsa, meda, asthi, majja and shukra.

Dhi
It is a Sanskrit word that means understanding.

Dhrti
It is a Sanskrit word that means holding or retaining.

Dipaniya
These are the natural substances that kindle the gastric fire and augment the appetite.

Disease
It is a condition in which one or body parts impair the performance of the vital functions and thus bring the absence of ease. Desire is considered to be the root cause of all diseases. It is said that desires pull the individuals form awareness and affection and this creates imbalances.

Diuretic
It refers to the natural substances that promote the activities of bladder, kidney and increase urination.

Dravya
According to the vaisheshika system of philosophy dravya menas substance or the substratum of properties of the nine eternal substances i.e. the earth, water, fire, air, ether, time, space, self, and mind.

Dushti Duhkha
It is a Sanskrit word that means unhappiness. Vata persons tend toward a duhkha of insecurity, anxiety, fear and loneliness whereas with Pitta constitution individuals tend towards a duhkha involving judgment, nothing to do, being judged, criticism, and lack of acknowledgement. The Kapha duhkha relates to too much physical activity and hardships.

[A] [B] [C] [D] [E] [G] [H] [I] [J] [K] [L] [M] [N] [O] [P] [R] [S] [T] [U] [V] [Y]