Mahishikshira, Mahiṣīkṣīra, Mahishi-kshira: 1 definition
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Mahishikshira 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.
The Sanskrit term Mahiṣīkṣīra can be transliterated into English as Mahisiksira or Mahishikshira, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)
Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha ChikitsaMahiṣīkṣīra (महिषीक्षीर) refers to “buffalo milk”, and is used in the treatment of snake-bites such as those caused by the Hemamaṇḍalī-snakes, 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: “[...] A diet of rice and horsegram or mandaarai cooked in buffalo milk (mahiṣīkṣīra) must be prescribed. The bite wound must be treated with an application of pepper and grape juice paste. Same procedure for eye infection. [...]”.
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: Mahishi, Kshira.
Full-text: Mahishi.
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