Veganasha, Veganāśa, Vega-nasha: 1 definition
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Veganasha 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 Veganāśa can be transliterated into English as Veganasa or Veganasha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)
Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha ChikitsaVeganāśa (वेगनाश) refers to “that which stops the spread (of snake-bites)”, 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).—A number of different permutation and combination of herbs are prescribed as Lepa and Pāna for removing the poison of Maṇḍalī snakes.—According to the Kāśyapasaṃhitā verse 9.84: “Application or Lepa of a paste of Long pepper, Trikalka (Ayurvedic paste made of certain herbs), buttermilk of buffalo, salt and honey arrest the spread of Maṇḍalī snake poison and destroys it. Oil cooked with the juice of trikalka applied on the wound will overpower the poison of Vipers (viṣa-veganāśa)”.
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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