Agnivivardhana, Agni-vivardhana: 2 definitions
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Agnivivardhana 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)
Rasashastra (Alchemy and Herbo-Mineral preparations)
Agnivivardhana (अग्निविवर्धन) is the name of an Ayurvedic recipe defined in the fourth volume of the Rasajalanidhi (chapter 3, grahaṇī: chronic diarrhoea). These remedies are classified as Iatrochemistry and form part of the ancient Indian science known as Rasaśāstra (medical alchemy). However, as an ayurveda treatment, it should be taken twith caution and in accordance with rules laid down in the texts.
Accordingly, when using such recipes (e.g., agni-vivardhana-rasa): “the minerals (uparasa), poisons (viṣa), and other drugs (except herbs), referred to as ingredients of medicines, are to be duly purified and incinerated, as the case may be, in accordance with the processes laid out in the texts.” (see introduction to Iatro chemical medicines)
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.
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Agnivivardhana (अग्निविवर्धन) refers to an “increase in (digestive) fire”, according to the Dattātreyayogaśāstra 67c-d-69a-b:—Accordingly, “When purification of the channels occurs, signs manifest externally on the Yogin’s body. I shall mention all of them; lightness of body, radiance, an increase in digestive fire (jaṭhara-agnivivardhana) and then leanness of the body should certainly arise”.
Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).
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Partial matches: Agni, Vivardhana, Ani.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Agnivivardhana, Agni-vivardhana; (plurals include: Agnivivardhanas, vivardhanas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 37 - Treatment for chronic diarrhea (9): Agni-vivardhana rasa < [Chapter III - Jvaratisara fever with diarrhoea]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Vajra kanjika – its benefits on sutika < [2021, Issue 7, July]
A review on shatavari punarnavadya ghrita < [2024, Issue 03. March]
Role of ahara on manas < [2018, Issue I, january,]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Ayurvedic management of episcleritis (sirajala) < [2023: Volume 12, July issue 11]
Review of Panchamrit Parpati in managing Grahani Roga and IBS. < [2021: Volume 10, May issue 5]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
Ayurvedic management of Episcleritis (Sira Pidaka) - A Case Study < [Vol. 2 No. 01 (2017)]