Minerals Dictionary - Article Index

Dictionary - Elemental (elementals): Theosophy Occultism Mysticism Dictionary On Elemental (elementals)
A Theosophical definition of Elemental (Elementals) :   Elemental (Elementals) Nature-spirits or sprites. The theosophical usag...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Elemental, Elementals: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Elemental, Elementals
Elemental (Elementals) Used by medieval European mystics, such as the Fire-philosophers, Rosicrucians, and Qabbalists, to signify th...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Herbs: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Herbs
Herbs The very large number of plants used as remedial agents in medicine are the natural remedies in treating disease, divine instruc...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dowsing: New Age Spiritual Dictionary On Dowsing
dowsing Practice of locating water, minerals, or other objects through the use of a rod, pendulum, or other object   (See also...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Aura Therapy: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Aura Therapy
AURA THERAPY   Every substance in the universe, both living and dead tissue, emits energy and has therefore a radiation pattern. ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dowsing: Spiritual Dictionary On Dowsing
Dowsing: To use a divining rod to search for a thing, usually water or minerals.   (See also: Dowsing , Magic, Shamanism, Paga...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Atman: Theosophy Occultism Mysticism Dictionary On Atman
A Theosophical definition of Atman :   Atman (Sanskrit) The root of atman is hardly known; its origin is uncertain, but the gen...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Crystal: Craft Witchcraft Dictionary On Crystal
CRYSTAL: any of the many types of gems, minerals and rocks, which are used according to their characteristic vibrations or qualities i...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Candle Gazing: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Candle Gazing
Candle Gazing Place a candle at eye-level in a darkened, draught-free room. Close your eyes and hold an after-image of the bright fl...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vastu Shastra: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Vastu Shastra
Vastu Shastra Vastu Shastra is an ancient science energy flow throughout the house/office/factory that allows inflow of fresh air and...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Aura: Theosophy Occultism Mysticism Dictionary On Aura
A Theosophical definition of Aura :   Aura An extremely subtle and therefore invisible essence or fluid that emanates from and ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Double Dosha Body Types  : Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Pitta-kapha
Body Characteristics - double dosha body types   PITTA-KAPHA Pitta-Kapha people probably adjust best of any constitution to the c...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Diet: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Role Of Taste
Role of Taste   It is as important to realise that every food's unique combination of attributes will influence its taste and the...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dowsing: Wiccan Pagan Dictionary On Dowsing
DOWSING - 1. using a pendulum or stick to find a location of a person, place, thing or element. Answering yes or no questions. Holdin...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Meditation: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Meditation
Meditation Ideal for disciplining the mind and removing stress & strain, it is best done after a quick bath to cleanse yourself. C...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Choice Of Partner: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Choice Of Partner
Choice of Partner Ayurvedic wisdom suggests that like types make better mates because of similar mental processes, attitudes and sexua...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Animate-inanimate: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Animate-inanimate
animate-inanimate: From the Latin animatus, "to make alive, fill with breath." These terms indicate the two poles of manifest ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Apperception: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Apperception
Apperception Perception involving self-consciousness; cognition through the relating of new ideas to familiar ideas. Used by Leibniz t...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ayurvedic Medicine: Alternative Treatment Dictionary On Ayurvedic Medicine
Ayurvedic Medicine: In this ancient medical system from India, patients are classified according to three metabolic body types: vata, ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Orthomolecular Medicine: Alternative Health Dictionary On Orthomolecular Medicine
orthomolecular medicine (orthomolecular nutritional medicine, orthomolecular therapy): An approach to therapy whose centerpiece is meg...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Crystal Magick: Craft Witchcraft Dictionary On Crystal Magick
CRYSTAL MAGICK: the practice of using energy from crystals or minerals, to create needed change.   (See also: CRYSTAL MAGICK ,...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Planetary Ailments: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Astrology And Ayurveda
Planetary Ailments The Planets and their Corresponding Ailments   Sun Circulatory deficiencies, Anaemia Indigestion   Moon ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vastu Shastra: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Inner Planning Of A House
Inner Planning of a House ·  The oven should ideally be in the south-east zone. ·  Toilets should not be in th...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Panchakarma: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Panchakarma
Panchakarma In Ayurveda treatment consists of four basic forms, namely - medicine or drug therapy, pancha (five) karma (actions/ syste...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sattva: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Satwika Subtype Qualities
Satwika individuals are usually noble and spiritual in character, their nature determined as much by body type as their star constella...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Signatures: Mysticism Magick Dictionary On Signatures
SIGNATURES These are Paracelsus' teachings of natural correspondences. All things have their stamp or signature and that signature is ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Diet: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Uneasy Food Combinations
Uneasy Food Combinations   The next important factor requiring attention in the planning of diet is the incompatibility of certai...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vastu Shastra: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Inner Planning Of An Office
Inner Planning of an Office ·  The shape of the cabin should be a regular square or a perfect rectangle. ·  Th...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Taste Process: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Taste Process
The Taste Process   The first subjective experience of a substance on the tongue is taste (rasa). A short time later, one feels h...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Geological Eras: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Geological Eras
Geological Eras When H. P. Blavatsky was writing about the age of the earth in The Secret Doctrine she compared the teachings of the s...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Panchkarma: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Duration Of Panchkarma
Duration of Panchkarma   The whole treatment of nearly a months duration is generally broken up in this manner:   1st cycle ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ancient Medicine: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Chinese And Greek
ANCIENT MEDICINE: CHINESE AND GREEK   Chinese According to the ancient Chinese system of philosophy, the human body is governed ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Microcosm: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary Ii On Microcosm
Microcosm:  A diminutive representative world; a system more or less analogous to a much larger system   (See also: Microc...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Massage: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Massage And Its Remedial Effects
Massage and its remedial effects Massage reduces muscle-tension and relieves pain, opens the pores of the skin, thus eliminating poiso...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Herbs: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Herbs For Planetary Influences
Herbs to the Rescue To counter negative planetary influences, Ayurveda suggests the use of multi-faceted herbs that not only provide ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Double Dosha Body Types: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Vata-pitta
Body Characteristics - double dosha body types   VATA-PITTA Their characteristics show a combination of vata & pitta, for exa...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Aroma Therapy: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Aroma Therapy
AROMA THERAPY   "If the day and night are such that you greet them with joy and life emits a fragrance like flowers and swee...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Pitta: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Characteristics Of Pitta
Characteristics of PITTA A moderately well developed physique with mascular limbs and a purposeful, stable gait of medium speed. With ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sleep: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Sleep
Sleep A state of physical inertia with mental relaxation, sleep promotes proper growth of the self. Night is the natural time to sleep...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Double Dosha Body Types: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Kapha-vata
Body Characteristics - double dosha body types   KAPHA-VATA Vata–Kapha people tend to be tall but are average in build and ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Panchakarma: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Panchakarma Three Stages
Panchakarma:The Three Stages   Poorva (pre) Karma - These important preparatory procedures have two parts Oelation (snehana) The...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Autumn: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Autumn
Autumn: Diet Yummy dishes with astringent, bitter or sweet tastes are for you to enjoy. Have lots of rice, barley, wheat, along with c...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Mantras: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Mantras
Mantras Handed down since ancient times by religious seers who had attained self-realization by chanting them, mantras are words or sy...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Astrology And Ayurveda: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Astrology And Ayurveda
Astrology and Ayurveda Eternally fascinated by the uncertainty of the future, man has been equally engrossed in various studies that ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Panchkarma: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Panchkarma Three Stages
Panchkarma:The Three Stages   Poorva (pre) Karma - These important preparatory procedures have two parts Oelation (snehana) Ther...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ten Fold Examination Process: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Ten Fold Examination Process
Examination Process   Ten (Dash) fold (Bidha) Examination (Pariksha)   Related to the patient.   Covers body constituti...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Agni: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Agni
Agni Being the biological fire that governs metabolism, agni encompasses all the changes in the body and mind from the dense to the mo...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ritucharya: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Ritucharya
Ritucharya   Given that the term prakriti denotes both body constitution and nature, it is only expected that with the changing s...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Diagnosis: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Diagnosis
Diagnosis Indian medicine names three main causes of disease – 'overuse', 'disuse' or 'misuse’ of faculties; 'errors in ju...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bloodletting: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Panchakarma Bloodletting
Panchakarma Bloodletting   Toxins absorbed into the bloodstream through the gastro-intestinal tract get circulated throughout the...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Clothing: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Clothing
Clothing In shielding from extreme temperatures, it tends to reflect the temperament of the wearer in a society showing growing prepo...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Rajas: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Rajasika Subtype Qualities
Pitta dominated Rajasikas, intellectually oriented but vulnerable to temptations, are very human in their character and approach to li...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Fomentation Therapy: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Panchkarma Fomentation Therapy
Panchkarma: Fomentation Therapy   Fomentation, or sweating, necessarily follows oleation. Induced by heat from different sources ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Arising: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Arising
Arising Since our biological clocks are attuned to the rising and setting of the sun, it is obviously better to awake at sunrise in pe...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Orthomolecular Medicine: Holistic Health Therapy Dictionary On Orthomolecular Medicine
ORTHOMOLECULAR MEDICINE: a form of nutrient therapy that uses combinations of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids normally found in th...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Draupnir: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Draupnir
Draupnir (Icelandic) Dropner (Scandinavian) (from Icelandic drjupa, Swedish drypa to drip)   In Norse myths, the magic ring wroug...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Meditative Postures: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Meditative Postures
Meditative Postures   Yoni Mudra ·  Close your ears with thumbs. ·  Cover your eyes with your index fing...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vastu Shastra: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Internal Planning Of Any Industrial Building
Internal Planning of any Industrial Building ·  Heavy plant and machinery should be installed in the south-western, southe...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Diagnosis Process: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Diagnosis Process
Diagnosis Process The imbalance of doshas and the course they follow to cause disease is termed samprapti or pathogenesis. Since disea...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Seaweed Wrap: Holistic Treatment Dictionary On Seaweed Wrap
Seaweed Wrap: A wrap of concentrated sea water and seaweed which diffuse minerals, rare elements, vitamins, proteins in the blood stre...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Diet Planning: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Diet Planning
Diet Planning Since diet, along with daily habits, is crucial to the health of an individual, it must be made clear at the outset that...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bloodletting: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Panchkarma Bloodletting
Panchkarma Bloodletting   Toxins absorbed into the bloodstream through the gastro-intestinal tract get circulated throughout the ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Accupressure: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Accupressure
ACCUPRESSURE: ·      Based on the principle of manipulation of crucial pressure points in the body, a...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sex: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Sex And Relationships
Sex & Ayurveda Sex has always been an issue of dichotomy. An integral part of our lives and essential for the continuation of the ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Panchakarma: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Panchakarma Basic Principles
Panchakarma Basic Principles Panchakarma consists of medicated emesis (vamana) to remove excess kapha, therapeutic purgation (viracana...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Non-ego: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Non-ego
Non-ego In European metaphysics, that which is external to or other than the ego; the object as opposed to the subject.   Non-eg...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Malas: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Malas
The Malas Malas are the various waste products of the dhatus produced during the normal metabolical process. The three primary malas b...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Tridoshas: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Tridoshas
The Tridoshas The Tridoshas (tri meaning three and doshas being the basic physical energies) are the primary and essential factors of ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Gemology: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Astrology And Ayurveda
Astrology and Ayurveda: Gemology In exactly the same manner precious gemstones such as rubies, diamonds, pearls, red corals, sapphires...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dhatus: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Dhatus
The Dhatus The Sapta (seven) Dhatus (tissues) elements form the pillars of the body that form the means of nourishment and growth whil...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Cleanliness: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Cleanliness
Cleanliness Thorough washing of the limbs, face, mouth, eyes & nose purifies the bodies sense organs. Best done with a bath in cle...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Trigunas: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Trigunas
The Trigunas   Just as the doshas are the essential components of the body, the three gunas - Satwa, Rajas and Tamas - are the th...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Rhabdomancy: Pagan Paganism Dictionary Ii On Rhabdomancy
Rhabdomancy: Divination by means of wands, sticks, rods and pendulums, usually when searching for water, minerals or other valuable it...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Oelation Therapy: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Panchakarma Oelation Therapy
Oelation Therapy   Involves saturation of the body with herbal & medicated oil via external & internal oelation to make ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Eight Fold Examination Process: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Eight Fold Examination Process
Examination Process   Eight (Asht) fold (Bidha) Examination (Pariksha) Provides a clear picture of nature of ailment and patient'...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Nutritional Counseling: Alternative Treatment Dictionary On Nutritional Counseling
Nutritional Counseling: Nutritionists counsel clients on a wide variety of issues ranging from proper levels of vitamins, minerals and...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Fomentation Therapy: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Panchakarma Fomentation Therapy
Panchakarma: Fomentation Therapy   Fomentation, or sweating, necessarily follows oleation. Induced by heat from different sources...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Salt: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Salt
Salt The water & fire in salty taste increases pitta and kapha. It clears obstruction of channels and pores and increases the dig...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Reiki: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Reiki
REIKI: ·      Discovered and propounded by Dr.Mikao Usui in 1800, it is the ancient Japanese art of he...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Tamas: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Tamasika Subtype Qualities
A dominant Vata ensures that Tamasika individuals are the most down to earth, concerned about fundamental questions of practical exist...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Principles Of Ayurveda: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Principles Of Ayurveda
According to ayurvedic philosophy an individual bundle of `spirit’, desirious of expressing itself, uses subjective consciousnes...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vastu Shastra: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Shape Of The Site
Shape Of The Site Symmetrical shapes like square or rectangular, circular & hexagonal promote overall growth, increases mental cap...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Accupuncture: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Accupuncture
ACCUPUNCTURE: ·      The modern name is derived from the Latin words Acus (needle) and Punctura (pene...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Laughter Therapy: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Laughter Therapy
LAUGHTER THERAPY: Laughter is said to be addictive. Given its several health benefits, that is desirable. Firstly it gives a sense of ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Three Fold Examination Process: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Three Fold Examination Process
Examination Process   To confirm, evaluate and treat a disease, physicians need to perform clinical examinations of patients R...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Body Characteristics: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Double Dosha Body Types
Body Characteristics - double dosha body types   VATA-PITTA Their characteristics show a combination of vata & pitta, for exa...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sthavara: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Sthavara
Sthavara (Sanskrit) [from the verbal root stha to stand]   Fixtures; as an adjective, unmoving or fixed. Used for entities which ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sweet: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Sweet
Sweet Related to earth & water, it mitigates pitta and vata, producing greater strength in the tissues and of value to the aged, w...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Spiritual Remedies: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Spiritual Remedies
Spiritual Remedies It is an unquestionable truth of life that the most precious possession that you have is your very own spiritual se...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Homeopathy: Natural Health Therapy Dictionary On Homeopathy
HOMEOPATHY: The word homeopathy derives from the Greek word homoios, meaning "similar," and pathos, meaning "suffering....   » Read the article

Dictionary - Monsoon: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Monsoon
Monsoon: Diet ·  Digestive power weakens and bodily vata is aggravated. ·  It is advisable therefore to be mo...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Summer: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Summer
Summer: Diet ·  Take in plenty of fluids. Avoid dehydration. ·  Avoid food with pungent, acid & salt tast...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vastu Shastra: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Impact Of Gates At Various Locations
Impact of Gates At Various Locations Eastern Side: The third and fourth gate promote prosperity.   Southern Side: The twelfth ga...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vastu Shastra: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Slope Of The Land Surface
Slope Of The Land Surface The surface should be elevated towards the southern and western sides and should be lower in northern and ea...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vata: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Characteristics Of Vata
Characteristics of Vata Physically such people are either very tall or very short, non- muscular, with thin and bony limbs and have a ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vastu Shastra: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Brahmasthan
Brahmasthan (Central Zone of the Building) ·  Should be free from any obstruction in the form of a wall, pillar and beam. ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Panchakarma: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Panchakarma Enema Therapy
Panchkarma: Enema Therapy   Considered the best treatment for a deranged vata, it purifies and rejuvenates the colon that then no...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Characteristics Of Body Types: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Dosha Constitutions.  
Characteristics of body types   For a better understanding of your Ayurvedic constitution and to cross-check the results of the ...   » Read the article