Akshikandu, Akṣikaṇḍu, Akshi-kandu: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Akṣikaṇḍu can be transliterated into English as Aksikandu or Akshikandu, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Source: archive.org: Vagbhata’s Ashtanga Hridaya Samhita (first 5 chapters)Akṣikaṇḍu (अक्षिकण्डु) refers to “itching of the eyes”, mentioned in verse 4.18 of the Aṣṭāṅgahṛdayasaṃhitā (Sūtrasthāna) by Vāgbhaṭa.—Accordingly, “[...] Erysipelas, urticaria, leprosy, itching of the eyes [viz., akṣikaṇḍu], jaundice, and fever as well as cough, dyspnea, palpitation of the heart, freckles of the face, and swellings of the skin (result) from (suppressed) vomiting. A gargle, an inhalant, a fast, after one has eaten pungent (food)—its ejection, gymnastics, a bloodletting, and a purgative (are) commended in this case”.
Note: Akṣikaṇḍu (“itching of the eyes”) has been translated by a hendiadys: mig nod gyan-pa (“disease and itching of the eyes”), that is substantially, “morbid itching of the eyes”.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
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