Botany: 1 definition
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Botany 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.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)
Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha ChikitsaBotany refers to one of the topics dealt with in 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).—Vedas, being the fountainhead of all our knowledge and culture, it is but inevitable that Toxicology is also sourced from the Ṛgveda and Atharva veda. [...] Kāśyapa, the author of the Kāśyapasaṃhitā, displays his encyclopaedic knowledge on a battery of topics like Toxicology, Medicine, Botany, Zoology, Astronomy, Astrology, Yoga, Svarodaya, Pharmacology, Herpetology, Opiliatry, Occultism, Mantra Śāstra, Śakuna Śāstra and General Hygiene.
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 (+3296): Kaideva, Blighia sapida, Cordeauxia edulis, Zostera marina, Aloe perryi, Acacia jacquemontii, Cortaderia toetoe, Asparagus rottleri, Celmisia spectabilis, Erythroxylum fimbriatum, Ribes lobbii, Elizabetha princeps, Pollia japonica, Circaea cordata, Clausena indica, Croton steenkampianus, Ziziphus oxyphylla, Pternopetalum leptophyllum, Trachydium roylei, Vanaspatishastra.
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Search found 21 books and stories containing Botany; (plurals include: Botanies). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Indian Medicinal Plants (by Kanhoba Ranchoddas Kirtikar)
Introduction, part 2: Vernacular names of medicinal plants
Introduction, part 3: The materia medica of Sanskrit literature
Amarakoshodghatana of Kshirasvamin (study) (by A. Yamuna Devi)
Flora (3): Parts of the Plants < [Chapter 5 - Aspects of Nature]
Flora (11): Bulbs and tubers < [Chapter 5 - Aspects of Nature]
Lord Hayagriva in Sanskrit Literature (by Anindita Adhikari)
Animal Kingdom (Tiryak) in Epics (by Saranya P.S)
Shukra Niti by Shukracharya (by Benoy Kumar Sarkar)
The New Freedom < [July-August, 1929]
Mind over Matter < [January – March, 2001]
Sir William Jones in India: An Estimate < [July 1966]
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