Ma
A popular term used for mother. In Hindu mythology ma means the goddess of wealth, Lakshmi. Ayurveda believes that ma is the giver of heart i.e. the heart comes form the mother and thus the way of one's thinking, his way of life, feelings, memory that is circulated throughout his body is the gift form ma.

Madakari
Substances that causes intoxication.

Madanaphala
Also known as Emetic nut or Randia spinosa in Latin.

Madhura
Sweet, Sweet taste or flavor, pleasant, delightful.

Madhyama
The Sanskrit meaning of this word is trunk of the body. According to the Ayurveda terminology it refers to the sound rising form the heart that can be felt by the ears and not heard.

Madya
Any drink or substance that intoxicates.

Mahabhuta
Big elements, gross elements.

Mahabhutas
The universal organizing principles which structure and govern all physical phenomena.

Mahad tattva
Intellect, great principle.

Mahanarayana Oil
A medicated oil used in the external oleation procedures specifically used to pacify kapha dosha.

Majja
The bone marrow. It is one of the seven dhatus has the main function of filling up the asthi and nourishing the shukra. The term is also used to describe the bone marrow fat used on occasion in abyantar snehana (internal oleation).

Majja-vaha srotas
Channels transporting through the bone marrow.

Mala
The natural metabolic by-products which are always eliminated from the body.

Malas
It means the waste products that are excreted out of the body by some or the other phenomenon. It primarily includes urine, feces and sweat.

Malinikarana
The act making impure, staining.

Mamsa
The dhatu or bodily tissue of muscle.

Mamsa-vaha srotas
Channels transporting through tissues of the muscles.

Manas
The mind, brain.

Manda
Slow or slow action.

Manda
Rice water. The first meal eaten after Panchakarma.

Mandagni
Weakened state of digestive fire.

Mantram
The sacred words or phrases that have a spiritual significance and power.

Marma
Sensitive points which represent a greater concentration of the body’s vital force in that area. Marmas are the 365 vital energy points in the body of which 108 are of great importance in Ayurveda. They are also known as door receptors.

Marsha Nasya
Repeated administration of medicated oil into the nostrils to clean, lubricate and strengthen the mucous membranes.

Matra Basti
A small self-administered oil basti that can be used at any time of the day. It is most commonly used to decrease the vata-aggravating effects of travel, exercise and stress.

Matsaya
Sanskrit word for Fish.

Maya
The literal meaning of the term is illusion whereas in spiritual terms it refers to god's creative energy, cosmic illusion.

Meda
The dhatu or bodily tissue of fat (adipose tissue). The main function of this one of the seven bodily tissues is to support the human body and lubricate it. Excess of Meda's can cause obesity and physical weakness.

Medha
Mental power, intelligence, aptitude, wisdom, and prudence.

Medo-vaha srotas
The channels that transports fatty tissues.

Medya
Substance that enhances wisdom, mental power and intelligence.

Mithya-yoga
Wrong use or application.

Moksha
Liberation, a complete freedom in every aspect and every way of life.

Moong ki daal
A variety of green dry beans used for cooking or making sprouts.

Mrudu
Soft, delicate, tender, supple.

Mudra
A sign or position commonly practiced in Yoga or religious worship.

Mutra
Urine.

Mutra-vaha srotas
Channels that transports the urine.