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Bala
This is a Sanskrit word which means strength.
Balya
It is an energizer that gives strength to the body.
Bheda
Division, variety and distinction.
Bhrajaka (Pitta)
A type of Pitta that gives color or shining to the skin.
Bhutagni
The fire (enzyme) that digests elements (bhuta).
Bhuta-vidya
The science dealing with microorganisms and evil spirits, demonology.
Bhakti
It means devotion for the almighty, faithfulness, worshipful service,
homage and loyalty towards the creator.
Basti
It refers to the enema therapy of panchkarma.
Basti is the most effective treatment of vata disorder. Vata is a
predominant site in the colon. In ayurveda basti involves the introduction
of herbal solution of sesame in the rectum.
Basti relieves constipation, distention, chronic fever, cold, sexual
disorders, kidney stones, heart pain, backache, sciatica and other joint
pains like arthritis, rheumatism, gout, muscle spasm and headaches.
Bhedaniya
These are the substances that break down fecal matter and help remove it
out of the body thus cleaning the colon.
Bhrajaka
Located in the skin of the whole body it is one of the five sub types of
pitta And has the function of giving color to the skin and provide luster.
Bodhaka
Located at the root of the tongue and the pharynx it is one of the five
subtypes of kapha and enables perception of taste.
Brahma
It is the name of the first god in the Hindu God trinity. Considered as
the creator of all mankind, all that lives and constitutes the mortal
universe he has the universe as his body that manifests the energy of
creation.
Bruhaniya
These are the herbs / natural substances that promote growth.
Buddhi
Refers to the intellect of the living beings, the faculty of wisdom,
intelligence and discrimination. There are two types of buddhi namely:
pitta buddhi which is sharp and has the capability of discrimination,
understanding and appreciation providing a strong remote and recent
memory, whereas the other one i.e.: the kapha buddhi is slow, dull and
capability to understand little with the capacity to retain it.
Brahmacharya
A state of continence followed during student life, routine followed
while studying Vedas.
Brahma-muhurta
Time period (two hours) preceding sunrise.
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