Agantujavrana, Āgantujavraṇa, Agantuja-vrana: 1 definition

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Agantujavrana 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.

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Ayurveda (science of life)

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Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)

Source: Asian Agri-History: Paśu Āyurvēda (Veterinary Medicine) in Garuḍapurāṇa

Āgantujavraṇa (आगन्तुजव्रण) refers to “wounds caused by traumatic, or extraneous factors”, according to Āyurveda sections in the Garuḍapurāṇa.—In Garuḍapurāṇa the vraṇa (ulcers/wounds) are classified broadly into two types based on the causative factors i.e.: (1) Āgantujavraṇa—The ulcers /wounds caused by Āgantujakāraṇa (traumatic, or extraneous factors). (2) Doṣajavraṇa—The ulcers / wounds due to derangement of Doṣa i.e. the humors. [...]

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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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