Terms Starting with "वि"

विकृति

Vikriti

Current State

The current state of imbalance in the doshas, which deviates from one's natural Prakriti. Represents the present condition of health or disease.

Category: Fundamental

विरुद्ध आहार

Viruddha Ahara

Incompatible Foods

Food combinations that disturb digestion and create Ama. Examples: milk with fish, honey heated above 40°C, fruit with milk.

Category: Nutrition

विपाक

Vipaka

Post-digestive Effect

The taste that emerges after digestion. Three types: Madhura (sweet), Amla (sour), Katu (pungent).

Category: Pharmacology

विरेचन

Virechana

Purgation

Therapeutic purgation to eliminate excess Pitta through the intestines.

Category: Therapy