Vatapatri, Vaṭapatrī, Vata-patri: 1 definition
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Vatapatri 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)
Nighantu (Synonyms and Characteristics of Drugs and technical terms)
Source: WorldCat: Rāj nighaṇṭuVaṭapatrī (वटपत्री) is the Sanskrit name for an unidentified medicinal plant, according to verse 5.41-42 of the 13th-century Raj Nighantu or Rājanighaṇṭu. Note: Also see Pāṣāṇabheda.
Vaṭapatrī is mentioned as having five synonyms: Airāvatī, Godhāvatī, Irāvatī, Śyāmā and Khaṭvāṅganāmikā.
Properties and characteristics: “Vaṭapatrī is cooling (hima) and sweet (gaulya). It cures obstinate urinary disorders and dysuria, promotes strength, and cures wounds. It is slightly digestive stimulant also”.
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: Inani, Godhavati, Khatvanganamika, Iravati, Airavati, Airavata, Shyama.
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