Gocikitsa, Gocikitsā, Go-cikitsa: 1 definition
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Gocikitsa 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Gochikitsa.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)
Source: Asian Agri-History: Paśu Āyurvēda (Veterinary Medicine) in GaruḍapurāṇaGocikitsā (गोचिकित्सा) refers to the “the treatment of cows”, according to Āyurveda sections in the Garuḍapurāṇa.—In Garuḍapurāṇa’s Ācārakhaṇḍa the chapter entitled “nānauṣadha prayoga nirūpaṇam” deals about Gocikitsā (the treatment of cows) in brief, it is the discussion between Hari and Hara. The subject matter is described in 8th verses. But the 7th and 8th verses are pertaining to the treatment of horses also. Treatment mentioned in Garuḍapurāṇa for the disorders pertains to cows, buffalos etc. as follows [...]”.
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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