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Laghu
Little, small, minute.
Lekhana Basti
An Ayurvedic procedure, a strong,
penetrating, cleansing basti, that is used
specifically to reduce kapha dosha and meda
dhatu.
Lekhaniya
These are the natural substances that remove
fat from the body by scraping the
nonessential adipose tissue and are also
good for cellulite reduction.
Lakshmi
According to the Hindu mythology Laksmi is
considered to be the goddess of fortune and
beauty. The consort of Lord Vishnu, she is
considered the divine mother of all
universe, the cosmic power of physical
abundance, fortune and wealth.
Lassi
A popular drink made by mixing water in
yogurt and churning it.
Lavana
Salty taste or flavor.
Lavana-bhaskara
An Ayurvedic powder commonly used to enhance
digestion.
Lichen planus syndrome
A skin disease.
Lord Shiva
In the trinity of Hindu gods Shiva is the
destroyer or transformer. In literal terms,
Shiva means good or auspicious. Also known
as Rudra and many other names Shiva has
eight qualities in all, namely, purity,
knowledge, independence, omniscience,
omnipotence, freedom from mala, benevolence
and the bliss. |