Alocakapitta, Ālocakapitta, Alocaka-pitta: 3 definitions
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Alocakapitta 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 Alochakapitta.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Source: Wisdom Library: Āyurveda and botanyĀlocakapitta (आलोचकपित्त):—A Sanskrit technical term referring to “vision”, it is one of the five upadoṣa (sub functions) of Pitta (one of the three doṣas). A doṣa is a basic component of life. The compound Ālocakapitta is composed of the words Ālocaka (‘causing to see’) and Pitta (‘fire’). These terms are used throughout Ayurvedic literature such as the Caraka-saṃhitā and the Suśruta-saṃhitā. Āyurveda is India’s classical science of medicine.
Source: Cogprints: Concepts of Human Physiology in AyurvedaAlocaka Pitta:—This is said to be responsible for normal vision. Photosensitive chemicals in the eye, called Photo-pigments and the whole process involved in photochemistry of vision can be represented by ‘Alocaka pitta’. Also, neurotransmitters involved in the visual pathway can be included under this.
Source: gurumukhi.ru: Ayurveda glossary of termsĀlocakapitta (आलोचकपित्त):—One of the five subtypes of Pitta that is responsible for vision and perception
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)
Partial matches: Pitta, Alocaka.
Starts with: Alocakapittam.
Full-text: Pitta.
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