The Sanskrit term Astṛtamaṇi can be transliterated into English as Astrtamani or Astritamani, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

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Ayurveda (science of life)

Source: Chulalongkorn University: Department of Eastern Languages (Pali-Sanskrit Section) (ay)

Astṛtamaṇi (अस्तृतमणि) refers to one of the Maṇis (protection amulets) mentioned in the Atharva-veda. Maṇis refer to small round objects made from natural plant parts or from the solid coverings of animal bodies. It has the properties of being an amulet for protection and warding off evil spirits. or as an herb for treating illnesses. Sudev Krishna Sharman G. listed 9 types of Maṇi [e.g., astṛtamaṇi—refers to herbs made from milk, honey and ghee)] according to the Atharvaveda including specifying assumptions about the meaning.

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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: Astrita, Mani.

Full-text: Astrita, Mani.

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