Masa
Masa (Medicine)
Masa (pronounced: /ˈmɑːsə/) is a term used in Ayurveda, a system of traditional medicine native to India. In Ayurveda, Masa refers to a type of skin lesion or growth.
Etymology
The term 'Masa' is derived from the Sanskrit language, where it is used to denote a 'spot' or 'blemish'.
Description
In Ayurvedic medicine, Masa is described as a small, painless, hard, and elevated growth on the skin. It is often compared to the size and shape of a black gram (a type of lentil), which is also called 'masa' in Sanskrit.
Masa is considered a minor skin ailment in Ayurveda and is often associated with an imbalance of the Kapha dosha, one of the three fundamental energies believed to govern physiological functions in the body according to Ayurvedic principles.
Related Terms
- Ayurveda: A system of traditional medicine native to India.
- Kapha: One of the three doshas (energies) in Ayurveda, associated with the earth and water elements.
- Dosha: The three energies that are believed to circulate in the body and govern physiological activity in Ayurveda.
- Sanskrit: An ancient Indic language of India, in which the first documents are the Vedas, composed in what is called Vedic Sanskrit.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Masa
- Wikipedia's article - Masa
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