Pittakrit, Pittakṛt, Pitta-krit: 1 definition
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Pittakrit 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 Pittakṛt can be transliterated into English as Pittakrt or Pittakrit, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Dietetics and Culinary Art (such as household cooking)
Source: Shodhganga: Dietetics and culinary art in ancient and medieval IndiaPittakṛt (पित्तकृत्) is a particular dietetic effect which “aggravates bile” according to the 17th century Bhojanakutūhala (dravyaguṇāguṇa-kathana), and is commonly found in literature dealing with the topics of dietetics and culinary art, also known as Pākaśāstra or Pākakalā.—Accordingly, the dietetic effect pittakṛt is associated with the following conditions: Food utensils made of Arkapatra (madder plant leaf) and food utensils made of Eraṇḍapatra (castor oil plant leaf).
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: Arka, Arkapatra, Erandapatra, Eranda.
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