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Significance of Bile

Bile is described in various contexts as a significant bodily fluid. In Purana, it relates to the term mayuh linked to health, while Mahayana identifies it as a digestive fluid produced by the liver. Theravada views bile as a component aiding digestion, and historically, in Indian traditions, it is recognized as one of the three humors or doshas in Ayurveda. Bile is also associated with chyle pigmentation and its position between the intestine and stomach is noted.

Synonyms: Gall, Bile salts, Bile acid, Digestive fluid, Digestive juice

In Finnish: Sappi; In Dutch: Gal; In Spanish: Bilis

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Buddhist concept of 'Bile'

Hindu concept of 'Bile'

The concept of Bile in local and regional sources