Laghu : Small or light; one of the fortyone gunas.
Laghumanjisthadi quatha : Ayurvedic preparation containing manjishtha, its decoction is usually used in the treatment of skin diseases.
Laghupanchamoola : Combination of roots of five medicinal plants; usually used in dashmoola:
Lajjalu : An Ayurvedic drug that is usually used It is astringent.
Laksha : The lac. It is resinous substance formed by insects in branches of specific trees.
Laksha rasa : The Ayurvedic preparation in which the decoction is prepared by boiling laksha in water for specific period of time.
Lakshadi taila : Oil derived from laksha, usually used in the treatment of arthritis and rheumatism.
Lakshmivilasa rasa : The Ayurvedic product usually usually used in treatment of fever, cough, asthma and sinusitis.
Lakshana : The signs and symptom of a disease.
Lalatasthi : Frontal bone of the skull.
Langhana : Not eating anything, therapeutic fast. It is usually advised in fever and abdominal problems.
Langlika : An Ayurvedic herb that is usually used as purvative.
Lasika : The lymphatic system of the body.
Lauha bhasma : An ash prepared from iron usually used in the treatment of anemia.
Lavana : Salt or Salty, one of the six tastes.
Lavanabhaskara churana : One of the most famous drugs. It is powdered preparation usually used in the treatment of digestion problems.
Lavanga Chaturasama : Powdered preparation usually used in the treatment of diarrhoea.
Lavanga :The clove, it is antiemetic and anesthetic.
Lavangadi churana : The Ayurvedic formula, powdered preparation usually used in the treatment of respiratory diseases.
Lavangadi vati: An Ayurvedic tablet usually used in the treatment of cough and asthma.
Lepa : The paste like structure – An emplastrum for local action.
Lodhra : An Ayurvedic drug that is usually used as and tonic and to treat urinary tract infections. |
