Pachak Pitta
The metabolic function that occurrs in the small intestine.

Pachan
The aspect of gastrointestinal vitality which is related with improving digestion and metabolism.

Pachaka
It is the combination of bile and pancreatic juices produced in an area between the stomach and the duodenum.

Pachaniya
The natural substances that help in proper digestion of food.

Pakwashaya Gata Basti
One of the main type of Basti, administered through the rectum.

Pakya
A Sanskrit word means decoction, boiling, and fermentation.

Panchakarma
One of the most popular Ayurveda procedure that includes five cleansing therapies i.e. vaman, virechan, basti, nasya and rakta moksha. The five major purificatory procedures and adjunct therapies used in this procedure, purifies and rejuvenates the body.

Panchamahahhuta
The theory of the five elements namely; fire, ether, water, earth, and air.

Panchendriya Vardhan Oil
Oil used in nasya treatment to nourish sensory functioning.

Panir
A type of fresh cheese made by curdling milk.

Param Atma
The universal intelligence of nature.

Para-ojas
A superior vital fluid located in the heart.

Pariksa
Term used for examination, inspection or investigation.

Parinam
The literal meaning is result but in Ayurveda it refers to the negative effects of the seasons on the body.

Paryushit
Food that lacks vital force or prana.

Pasava
Animal type, belonging to cattle or animal family.

Pascata karma
Post action or the therapies persuade after the main therapy or action.

Paschatkarma
The post-procedures of Panchakarma therapy.

Peya
Rice soup. Rice gruel or any drink mixed with a small quantity of boiled rice.

Pichila
Slimy, lubricous, slippery.

Pinda Svedana
A sedating treatment that helps to relieve pain and muscle tension. It is performed with a bolus of rice and a hot milk decoction.

Pippali
Long pepper or Piper longum (Latin name).

Pishinchhali
A vigorous herbal massage in which a bolus of rice and a large amount of oil is used to improve the mobility of muscles and ligaments.

Pitta
It is one of the three doshas.

Prabhava
Effect, peculiar or special action of an herb.

Pragya aparadha
The mistake of the intellect. According to the Ayurveda it is the foremost cause of disease.

Prajnaparadha
Not using intellect, offensive or wrong use of the wisdom.

Prajna
Wisdom, intelligence, knowledge, insight.

Prakopa
Vitiation or aggravation.

Prakruti
The inherent balance of doshas that is most beneficial to one's life. The constitution we are born with.

Prana
Life force or vital force that is responsible for respiratory functions and regulating inhalation.

Prana Vayu
The sub-dosha of Vata which governs sensory functions and the intake of prana, water and food.

Pranayama
Combination of several breathing techniques that purifies the blood and vitalizes the inner organs.

Prapaka Metabolism
The three transient phases of digestion that take place in the gastrointestinal tract.

Prapti
Obtaining, attaining or acquiring.

Prasara
The third stage of disease demonstration that is characterized by the migration of ama from its site of origin.

Pratyahara
Withdrawal and liberation of mind from the sense and the objects.

Prayatna
A Sanskrit word means effort. Effort of vata is light, rapid whereas pitta's effort is sharp, penetrating and skillful and kapha's effort is heavy, dull and sleepy.

Prati Marsha Nasya
Repeated application of medicated oil to the nostrils with the tip of the little finger that soothes dry mucous membranes and to protect against airborne allergies.

Prithvi
One of the basic element known as the earth element. It is the element and universal organizing principle of form and structure.

Purgative
These are the herbs, natural substances that stimulate the bowel movement and eliminates the impurity from the lower part of the body.

Puraka
It is the inhalation aspect of pranayama.

Purvakarma
The set of different procedures that are used to prepare a person for the main purificatory procedures of Panchakarma.