Glossary of terms beginning with P
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- Panchakarma search for term
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Ayurvedic detoxifying and cleansing treatments. There are five treatments available, depending on the constitution of the patient.
- Prakruti search for term
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Sanskrit for ‘nature’; a person’s mind-body-type comprised of the balance of the three Doshas, determined at the moment of conception.
Synonyms: Prakriti mind-body-type
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The subtle essence of the life force; comparable to Chi in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Absorbed from the air, food and nature it travels through breath and blood and serves as link between body and mind.