Adhatoda vasica: 1 definition
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Adhatoda vasica 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)
Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)
Source: Asian Agri-History: Paśu Āyurvēda (Veterinary Medicine) in GaruḍapurāṇaAdhatoda vasica (in Sanskrit: vāsaka) is used in the treatment of elephants (Gajāyurveda or Hastyāyurveda), according the Garuḍapurāṇa.—The drugs, treatments enumerated in connection with diseases of horses may also be employed in the diseases of elephants. But the dosage is four times of that of a horse. In Garuḍapurāṇa a kaṣāya known as Rogasāmaka-kaṣāya mentioned for treating the diseases of elephants. It is made up of the following pacifying drugs:—[...] Vāsaka (Adhatoda vasica) [...].
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 (+63): Vasaka, Pramadya, Adulasa, Vasa, Vrisha, Belagulike, Atarusha, Vajidanta, Belasara, Vrishavasa, Addalasa, Vasaghrita, Karji, Vashike, Vaidyamate, Addasara, Adasara, Ravanashakha, Adasala, Vajin.
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World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Pharmaceutical attributes of vasa (adhatoda vasica linn.)-a review < [2016: Volume 5, April issue 4]
Antibacterial effects of Adhatoda vasica and Bauhinia racemosa on MDR Klebsiella. < [2018: Volume 7, July issue 13]
Pharmacognostic studies on medicinal plants < [2016: Volume 5, July issue 7]
Folk remedies for jaundice from Coimbatore and Palghat districts. < [Volume 7 (issue 3-4), Jan-Jun 1988]
Antiulcer activity of Amlapitta Mishran suspension in rats: A pilot study < [Volume 32 (issue 2), Oct-Dec 2012]
THE EFFECT OF VASA (ADHATODA VASIC NEES) on AMLAPITTA < [Volume 14 (issue 3), Jan-Mar 1995]
Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine) (by Hin-tak Sik)
Medicines (c): Leaves (Paṇṇa/Patra) < [Chapter 4 - Medicinal Substances in the Chapter on Medicine]
Medicines (d): Flowers (Puṣpa) < [Chapter 4 - Medicinal Substances in the Chapter on Medicine]
Research work on ayurvedic drugs useful in female infertility < [Volume 4, issue 3: May- June 2017]
The pathogenesis and indigenous management of asrgdara w.s.r to menorrhagia < [Volume 3, issue 1: Jan- Feb 2016]
Ayurvedic management of sheetpitta and urticaria: a case report. < [Volume 2, issue 4: July - August 2015]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
Vasant Kusmakar Ras prevents diabetic retinopathy in rats. < [Volume 11 (issue 3), Jul-Sep 2020]
Toxicity evaluation of Shwaskas Chintamani Rasa and Kas Shwas Hari Rasa. < [Volume 13 (issue 3), Jul-Sep 2022]
Principles of Rajayakshma management for COVID-19 < [Volume 13 (issue 1), Jan-Mar 2022]
The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
Scoping Review: Medicinal Properties of Piper betle in Malay Manuscripts < [v.30(5): 1–237 2023 Oct]
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