Ayurveda Glossary - M
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Macrocosm: The universe itself; a system regarded as an entity containing subsystems Madhyama marga: Middle pathway, (deep tissue) Mahabhuta: Basic five elements (space, air, fire, water and earth) Mahamarma: One of the three major marma Majja: Nerve tissue and bone marrow Mala: Metabolic end-products Malabsorption syndrome: A condition in which there is no proper digestion, absorption and assimilation of food in the gastro intestinal tract Mamsadhatu: Muscle tissue Manda: Type of attribute, slow pachaka pitta, form of pitt chakra Mandagni: Diminished digestive capacity Manomaya kosha: Mental sheath Mantra: Sacred sounds Manusmriti: Compendia, Marga -pathway or tract Marga: Path or tract Marma: A junction point between consciousness and matter or weak Vital points. Matsyendrasana: Yoga posture with spinal twist Mayurasana: Yoga posture like peacock Meda: Fat tissue Microcosm: A diminutive representative world; a system more or less analogous to a much larger system Moong: A type of pulse Mridu: Type of attribute, soft Muladhara chakra: First chakra Mutra: Urine Mutravaha srotas: Urinary system |
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