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Ayurvedic Herbology
Categories of dravya, Rasa, Virya, Vipaka, Prabhava, Dosage, Prep, Karma Dosa
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the (7) Categories of Dravyas (substance)? | Dravya (substance), Guna (property), Karma (action), Rasa (taste), Virya (potency), Vipaka (post digestive effect), Prabhava (special/unique property) |
| What are the two categories/types of Virya (potency)? | Usna & Sita |
| What are the three categories/types of Vipaka (post digestive effect) | Madhura (sweet), Amla (sour), or Katu (pungent) |
| What are the (8) factors in the consideration of dosage? | Strength of the patient, strength of a disease, strength of an herb, strength of digestive agni, duration of disease, season, age of patient, sex of patient. |
| What are the (5) main methods of preparing herbs? | Fresh juice (Svarasa), Herbal past (Kalka)/powder (Churna), Decoction (Kvatha), Hot infusion (Phanta), Cold infusion (Hima) |
| What are the (6) categories of understanding the Universe? | Dravya (substance), Guna (quality), Karma (action), Samanya (commonality), Vishesh (specificity), Samavaya (composition/oneness) |
| What does Anupana mean in Sanskrit? | Carrier |
| Two qualities of commonly used anupanas for Vata are______. | Moist & Warm (ex. sesame oil, warm water) |
| Two qualities of commonly used anupanas for Pitta are______. | Cool & Sweet (ex.ghee, cool water, milk) |
| Two qualities of commonly used anupanas for Kapha are _______. | Dry & Warm (ex. honey, warm water) |
| What is the Latin name for Amalaki (amla)? | Phillanthus emblica |
| What is the rasa of Amalaki? | Amla dominant, Pancharasa (except lavana) |
| What are (3) gunas as of Amalaki? | Guru, Ruksha, Hima |
| Is Amalaki sita or usna virya? | Sita |
| What is the vipaka of Amalaki? | Madhura |
| What is the prabhava of Amalaki? | Vayahsthapan (anti-aging) |
| What is the dosha karma of Amalaki? | Decreases Pitta |
| What is the Latin name of Ashwagandha? | Withania somnifera |
| What are the rasas of Ashwagandha? | Katu, Kashaya, a little Madhura |
| What are the two gunas of Ashwagandha? | Laghu, snighda |
| Is Ashwagandha usna or sita virya? | Usna |
| What is the vipaka of Ashwagandha? | Madhura |
| What is the dosha karma of Ashwagandha? | Decreases Kapha and Vata |
| What is the Latin name of Bibhitaki? | Terminalia bellirica |
| Name two rasas of Bibhitaki. | Kashaya, madhura |
| What are the two gun as of Bibhitaki? | Laghu, snigdha |
| Does Bibhitaki have an ulna or sita virya? | Usna |
| What is the vipaka of Bibhitaki? | madhura |
| What is the dosha karma of Bibhitaki? | Decreases Vata, Pitta, and Kapha |
| What is the Latin name of Brahmi? | Bacopa monniera |
| What are the three rasas of Brahmi? | Katu, Kashaya, a little madhura |
| What are the three gun as of Brahmi? | Laghu, Ruksha, Sara |
| Is Brahmi usna or sita virya? | Sita |
| What is the vipaka of Brahmi? | Madhura |
| What is the prabhava of Brahmi? | Balancing manohava srota (mental illness) |
| What is the dosha karma of Brahmi? | Balanes Vata, Pitta, Kapha |
| What is the Latin name for Bhringaraja? | Eclipta alba |
| What are the two rasas of Bhringaraja? | Katu, Tikta |
| What are two gunas of Bhringaraja? | Laghu, Ruksha |
| Does Bhringaraja have an ulna or sita virya? | Usna |
| What is the vipaka of Bringaraja? | Katu |
| What is the dosha karma of Bhringaraja? | Decreases Kapha and Vata |
| What is the Latin name for Haritaki? | Terminalia chebula |
| What are the rasas of Haritaki? | Kshaya dominant, Pancharasa (except lavana) |
| What are the two gunas of Haritaki? | Laghu, Ruksha |
| Does Haritaki have an usna or sita virya? | Usna |
| What is the vipaka of Haritaki? | Madhura |
| What is the dosha karma of Haritaki? | Reduces Vata, Tridoshic |
| What is the Latin name of Nimba (Neem)? | Azadiracta indica |
| What are the two rasas of Nimba (Neem)? | Tikta, Kshaya |
| What are the two gunas of Nimba (Neem)? | Laghu, Ruksha |
| Does Nimba (Neem) have ushna or sita virya? | sita |
| What is the vipaka of Nimba (Neem)? | Katu |
| What is the dosha karma of Nimba (Neem)? | Decreases Kapha and Pitta |
| What is the Latin name of Pippali? | Piper longum |
| What is the rasa of Pippali? | Katu |
| What are the three gun as of Pippali? | Laghu, Snigdha, tiksna |
| What is the virya for Pippali? | Anusha, sita |
| What is the vipaka of Pippali? | Madhura |
| What is the dosha karma of Pippali? | Decreases Kapha and Vata |
| What is the Latin name of Yastimadhu/Madhuyasti? | Glycerhiza glabra |
| What is the rasa of Yastimadhu/Madhuyasti? | Madhura |
| What are the (2) gunas of Yastimadhu/Madhuyasti? | Guru, snigdha |
| Does Yastimadhu/Madhuyasti have an usna or sita virya? | Sita |
| What is the vipaka of Yastimadhu/Madhuyasti? | madhura |
| What is the dosha karma of Yastimadhu/Madhuyasti? | Decreases Vata and Pitta. Also have unique property of decreasing Kapha |
| What is the Latin name for Ajwain? | Trachyspernum ammi |
| What are (3) rasas of Ajwain? | Katu, tikta, slightly kshaya |
| What are the (3) gunas of Ajwain? | Laghu, snigdha, tiksna |
| Does Ajwain have an usna or sita virya? | Usna |
| What is the vipaka of Ajwain? | Katu |
| What is the dosha karma of Ajwain? | Decreases Kapha and Vata; Increases Pitta |
| What is the Latin name for Asafoetida? | Ferula asafoetida |
| What is the rasa of Asafoetida? | Katu |
| What are the (3) gunas of Asafoetida? | Laghu, snigdha, tiksna |
| Does Asafoetida have an usna or sita virya? | Usna |
| What is the vipaka of Asafoetida? | Katu |
| What is the dosha karma of Asafoetida? | Decreases Vata and Kapha |
| What is the Latin name for Black Pepper? | Piper nigrum |
| What are two rasas of Black pepper? | Katu, Tikta |
| What are two gunas of Black pepper? | Laghu, tiksna |
| Does Black Pepper have an usna or sita virya? | Usna |
| What is the vipaka of black Pepper? | Katu |
| What is the dosha karma of Black Pepper? | Decreases Vata and Kapha. Pitta can use in small amounts (increases) |
| What is the Latin name for Cardamom? | Elettaria cardamomum |
| What are the (2) rasas of Cardamom? | Laghu, ruksa |
| Does Cardamom have an usna or sita virya? | Sita |
| What is the vipaka of Cardamom? | Madhura |
| What is the dosha karma of Cardamom? | Decreases Vata, Pitta, and Kapha |
| What is the Latin name for Cinnamon? | Cinnamomum zeylanicum |
| What are the (3) rasas of Cinnamon? | Katu, tikta, madhura |
| What are (3) gunas of Cinnamon? | Laghu, tiksna, ruksa |
| Does Cinnamon have an usna or sita virya? | Usna |
| What is the vipaka of Cinnamon? | Katu |
| What is the dosha karma of Cinnamon? | Decreases Kapha and Vata; Increases Pitta |
| What is the Latin name for Clove? | Syzygium aromaticum |
| What are (2) rasas of Clove? | Katu, tikta |
| what are (3) gunas of Clove? | Laghu, tiksna, snigdha |
| Does Clove have an usna or sita virya? | Sita |
| What is the vipaka of Clove? | Katu |
| What is the dosha karma of Clove? | Decreases Kapha and Pitta |
| What is the Latin name for Coriander? | Coriandrum sativum |
| What are (4) rasas of Coriander? | Kashaya, tikta, katu, madhura |
| What are (2) gunas of Coriander? | Ladhu, snigdha |
| Does Coriander have an usna or sita virya? | Sita |
| What is the vipaka of Coriander? | Madhura |
| What is the dosha karma of Coriander? | Decreases Vata, Pitta, and Kapha |
| What is the Latin name of Cumin? | Cuminum cyminum |
| What are (3) rasas of Cumin? | Katu, tikta, kshaya |
| What are (2) gunas of Cumin? | Laghu, ruksha |
| Does Cumin have an usna or sita virya? | Mildly usna |
| What is the vipaka of Cumin? | Katu |
| What is the dosha karma of Cumin? | Decreases Vata and Kapha |
| What is the Latin name for Fennel? | Foeniculum vulgare |
| What are (3) rasas of Fennel? | madhura, tikta, katu |
| What are (3) gunas of Fennel? | Laghu, snigdha, tiksna |
| Does Fennel have an usna or sita virya? | Sita |
| What is the vipaka of Fennel? | Katu |
| What is the dosha karma of Fennel? | Decreases Vata and Kapha |
| What is the Latin name for Fenugreek? | Tigonella foenum-graecum |
| What are the (2) rasas of Fenugreek? | Kshaya, Katu |
| What are (2) rasas of Fenugreek? | Laghu, snigdha |
| Does Fenugreek have an usna or sita virya? | Usna |
| What is the vipaka of Fenugreek? | Katu |
| What is the dosha karma of Fenugreek? | Decreases Kapha and Vata; Increases Pitta and Rakta |
| What is the Latin name for Garlic? | Nameallim sativum |
| What are the rasas of Garlic? | Dominantly Katu, pancharasa (except alma) |
| What are (4) gunas of Garlic? | Tiksna, guru, picchila, cala |
| Does Garlic have an usna or sita virya? | Usna |
| What is the vipaka of Garlic? | Katu |
| What is the dosha karma of Garlic? | Decreases Vata and Kapha; Increases Pitta |
| What is the Latin name for Ginger? | Zingiber officinale |
| What is the rasa of fresh Ginger? | Katu |
| What are (5) gunas of Ginger? | Laghu, snigdha, ruksha, tiksna, guru |
| Does fresh ginger have an usna or sita virya? | Usna |
| What is the vipaka of Ginger? | Madhura, Katu (fresh ginger) |
| What is the dosha karma of Ginger? | Decreases Vata and Kapha; neutralizes Pitta |
| What is the Latin name for Mustard? | Brassica nigra |
| What are the (2) rasas of Mustard? | Tikta, Katu |
| Name the guna associated with Mustard. | Tiksna |
| Does Mustard have an usna or sita virya? | Usna |
| What is the vipaka of Mustard? | Katu |
| What is the dosha karma of Mustard? | Decreases Kapha and Vata |
| What is the Latin name of Nutmeg? | Myristica fragrans |
| What are the (3) rasas of Nutmeg? | Katu, tikta, kashaya |
| What are the (3) gunas of Nutmeg? | Laghu, snigdha, tiksna |
| Does Nutmeg have an usna or sita virya? | Usna |
| What is the vipaka of Nutmeg? | Katu |
| What is the karma dosha of Nutmeg? | Decreases Vata and Kapha |
| What is the Latin name for Sesame? | Sesamum indicum |
| What are (4) rasas of Sesame? | madhura, kashaya, katu, tikta |
| What are (2) gunas of Sesame? | Guru, snigdha |
| Does Sesame have an usna or sita virya? | Usna |
| What is the vipaka of Sesame? | Madhura |
| What is the dosha karma of Sesame? | Decreases Vata; Increases Kapha and Pitta |
| What is the Latin name of Tumeric? | Curcuma longa |
| What are the (3) rasas of Tumeric? | Tikta, Katu, Kshaya |
| What are the (2) gunas of Tumeric? | Laghu, ruksha |
| Does Tumeric have an usna or sita virya? | Usna |
| What is the vipaka of Tumeric? | Katu |
| What is the karma dosha of Tumeric? | Decreases Vata, Pitta, and Kapha |
| Name two medicinal uses of Amalaki. | Constipation, Urinary problems, Headache, Vomiting, *Promotes eyesight |
| Name two medicinal uses of Ashwagandha | Strengthens muscle and bone, rejuvenating for men, sedative |
| Name two medicinal uses of Bibhitaki | Expectorant, clears congestion, bronchodilator, intestinal inflammation or parasites. |
| Name two medicinal uses of Brahmi | Promotes intellect/cognitive function, epilepsy, bronchial asthma, hoarseness of voice, diuretic. |
| Name two medicinal uses of Bhringaraja | Insomnia, liver/spleen enlargement, Promotes hair growth/used for alopecia, wound-healing, antiseptic, pitta-related headache |
| Name two medicinal uses of Haritaki | A laxative and rejuvenative to excretory system, beneficial for GI ailments, colitis, tumors, hyperacidity and throat diseases. Is one of the ingredients in Triphala. |
| Name two medicinal uses of Nimba (Neem) | Antiseptic/bacterial/fungal/inflammatory properties. Skin diseases, boils, ulcers, eczema |
| Name two medicinal uses of Pippali | Removes cold, congestion, ama - especially in respiratory system. Disorders of the spleen, a powerful stimulant for digestive & respiratory system, asthma, coughs. It is the best rasayana to kappa dosha. |
| Name two medicinal uses of Tumeric | Blood thinner, anti-inflammatory, analgesic. Promotes intestinal health, used in diabetes to clear ama, antibiotic for fevers, sore throat, inflammation of joints and tendons. |
| Name two medicinal uses of Yastimadhu/Madhuyasti | Anti-inflammatory, gastritis, skin diseases, aphrodesiac |
| Name two medicinal uses of Ajwain | Kindles agni, loosens mucus, liver problems, enlarged spleen. It's the main ingredient in Trikatu. |
| Name two medicinal uses of Cardamom | Reduces gas, mouth freshener, expectorant, bronchitis, asthma, cough. |
| Name two medicinal uses of Cinnamon | Improves agni, stimulates liver, diuretic, chronic cough, cardio stimulant, expectorant. |
| Name two medicinal uses of Clove | Improves agni, analgesic, aphrodisiac, stimulates liver and is used for weak digestion, indigestion, flatulence, or heartburn, arthritis, toothache, purifies breast milk, relieves thirst and vomitting. |
| Name two medicinal uses of Cumin | Improves agni, reduces gas, chronic fever, skin disorders, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, diuretic, aids digestion and absorption of food. |
| Name two medicinal uses of Fenugreek | roasted seeds for diarrhea, rheumatoid arthritis, improves menstrual functions post natally, abdominal pain, flatulance. |
| Name two medicinal uses of Garlic | juice used for skin disorders like eczema, asthma, chronic cough, oil infused with garlic for earache, reduces cholesterol |
| Name two medicinal uses of Ginger | Excellent digestive, anti-flatulent, vomitting, abdominal pain, headaches/migraines, anti-hemorrhoid, menstrual cramps, analgesic |
| Name two medicinal uses of Asafoetida | Carminative, anti-spasmotic, abdominal distention, colic pain, constipation, analgesic |
| Name two medicinal uses of Mustard | Improves agni, externally used for skin/itching disorders, anti parasitic |
| Name two medicinal uses of Nutmeg | Improves agni, digestive aid, diarrhea, colitis, liver disorders, aphrodisiac, insomnia, stimulates menstruation, decreases menstrual pain |
| Name two medicinal uses of Sesame | Strengthens tissues and teeth, enkindles agni, amenorrhea/dysmenorrhea. |
| Name two medicinal uses of Tumeric | Stops bleeding in digestive tract, kills worms, blood purifier, heals wounds and bruises on the skin, natural antibiotic, respiratory conditions such as cough or pharyngitis. |
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