Gangetic porpoise: 1 definition
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Gangetic porpoise 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)
Agriculture (Krishi) and Vrikshayurveda (study of Plant life)
Source: Asian Agri-History: Drumavichitrikaranam—The Ancient Approach to Plant MutagenesisThe Gangetic Porpoise was used in a recipe to enhance sprouting of seeds: which was one of the technologies known to ancient Indian agriculturists, which presents a safe technology and methodology regarding organic agriculture, according to treatises (such as the Vrikshayurveda). One such technology was to enhance sprouting of seeds and hasten production of fruits: The primary raw materials required to induce quick sprouting and fruiting are oil of Alangium salvifolium, coconut water, and the marrow of boar and the Gangetic porpoise. Pomegranate seeds require cock-blood as a special need
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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Full-text (+18): Shishumara, Asipucchaka, Mahavasa, Jhashashana, Palanga, Ushnavirya, Kshananishvasa, Jalakapi, Vasadhya, Vashadhyaka, Jalashuci, Vasadya, Culumpin, Jalakurma, Jalakurmma, Ushnaviryya, Patika, Asipuccha, Vahkiti, Shishumarataila.
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The Brahma Purana (by G. P. Bhatt)
Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine) (by Hin-tak Sik)
Seven-day Medicines (b): Animal Fats (Vasā) < [Chapter 4 - Medicinal Substances in the Chapter on Medicine]
Internal Medicine (b): Wind Diseases < [Chapter 5 - Diseases and Treatments in the Chapter on Medicine]
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Rig Veda 1.116.18 < [Sukta 116]
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 38 - The Position of the Higher World < [Section 2 - Kaumārikā-khaṇḍa]
Brihat Samhita (by N. Chidambaram Iyer)
The Brahmanda Purana (by G.V. Tagare)
Chapter 23 - Information about Heavenly bodies (stars, planets etc.) < [Section 2 - Anuṣaṅga-pāda]
Chapter 22 - Description of the divine luminaries (jyotis / jyotiṣa) < [Section 2 - Anuṣaṅga-pāda]