Pancamra, Pañcāmra, Pancan-amra: 1 definition
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Pancamra 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 Panchamra.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)
Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha ChikitsaPañcāmra (पञ्चाम्र) is the name of an ingredient used in the treatment of snake-bites such as those caused by the Śophamaṇḍalī-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 bandage made of the bark of Pañcāmra (pañcāmra-carman) containing a bolus of a measure of Doṣā, dung of she-buffalo must be wrapped. A drink consisting of ginger, salt, white grains mixed with curd and cooked in lemon juice will remove the swelling. ointment prepared from husk and coconut water also quells the swelling caused by Śophamaṇḍalī”.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Pancamrakalka.
Full-text: Dadhipeshita, Shophahrit, Pesita, Jambirarasa, Narikelarasa, Tusha, Mahishishakrit, Narikela, Jambira, Shophamandali.
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