Bahya Snehana
External oleation used during Purvakarma that dissolves and dislodges ama (toxins) from the dhatus.
Bala
A Sanskrit word which means strength or power.

Balya
An energizer that provides strength to the body.

Bashpa Svedana
Steam bath. A therapy practiced as the preparatory procedures of Panchakarma specifically used to widen the srotas or channels of the body to facilitate the removal of ama (toxins).

Basti
The enema therapy of Panchakarma that therapeutically purifies and rejuvenates the colon. Basti is the most effective treatment for vata disorders. Basti is useful in 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.

Bheda
The sixth stage of disease symptoms characterized by complications. Also refers to division, variety and distinction.

Bhedaniya
The substances that break down fecal matter and help wipe them out of the body thus cleans the colon.

Bhrajak Pitta
A type of Pitta that gives color or luster to the skin and the metabolic function of the skin.

Bhakti
It means devotion for the almighty, showing faithfulness, worship and loyalty towards the god or creator.

Bhutagni
The fire (enzyme) that digests elements (bhuta).

Bhutas
The five basic elements.

Bhuta-vidya
Demonology, the science that deals with micro-organisms and evil spirits.

Bodhaka
Located at the root of the tongue and the pharynx it is one of the five subtypes of kapha that helps us to sense the taste of food.

Brahma
The first god in the Hindu God trinity known as the creator of all mankind. It is considered that he has the universe as his body that manifests the energy of creation.

Brahma-muhurta
Early morning time preceding sunrise.

Brahmacharya
A state of continence followed during student life, routine followed while studying Vedas.

Bruhan Nasya
Administrating medicated oil into the nostrils to nourish both the senses and the brain.

Bruhaniya
The herbs or the natural substances that promote growth.

Buddhi
Refers to the intellect of the living beings, the faculty of wisdom, intelligence and discrimination.