Significance of Vaca
Synonyms: Cow, Bovine, Cattle, Heifer, Bull
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Hindu concept of 'Vaca'
From: Sushruta Samhita, Volume 6: Uttara-tantra
(1) Vaca is used with Hingu as a paste for rubbing the body of a child affected by Skandapasmara, in a process called Utsadana.[1] (2) It is a drug that should be used daily with benefit in the manner of Avapida-Nasya for diseases like Apinasa and Puti-nasya.[2]
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana
(1) Vaca is a drug mentioned as an errhine, which is utilized for its specific properties and effects on the body.[3]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) This is an ingredient in Sanjivani Vati that is Medhya, and it has one or two unique therapeutic actions.[4]
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 4: Cikitsasthana
(1) A compound of this, Tejovati, Patha, Sarjika and Yava-kshara, pasted together with honey is used.[5]
From: Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary)
(1) With a voice; indicates communication and the way messages or feelings are conveyed.[6]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) "vaca" signifies that Lord Ananta used words to communicate, indicating the method of his interaction with Kaliya.[7]
The concept of Vaca in scientific sources
Vaca, or VacA, is a cytotoxin produced by H. pylori after it adheres to epithelial cells. VacA amplifies the injurious effect on cells.
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) Once H. pylori adheres to the epithelial cell, it produces a direct injurious effect, which is amplified by production and release of this cytotoxin.[8]