Asanaparna, Asanaparṇa, Asana-parna: 1 definition
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Asanaparna means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)
Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha ChikitsaAsanaparṇa (असनपर्ण) refers to the “leaves of Asana”, and is used in the treatment of rat-poison such as those caused by the Karaghna-rats, according to the Kāśyapa Saṃhitā: an ancient Sanskrit text from the Pāñcarātra tradition dealing with both Tantra and Viṣacikitsā—an important topic from Āyurveda which deals with the study of Toxicology (Viṣavidyā or Sarpavidyā).—Accordingly, one of the treatments is mentioned as follows: “Paste of Nirguṇḍī sprouts must be applied with Mustā, Triphalā and pepper must be eaten with jaggery. Fumigation must be done with Gula and leaves of Asana (asanaparṇa) with sumptuous milk”.
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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Partial matches: Parna, Asana.
Full-text: Ashanaparni.
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