Akshiruj, Akshi-ruj, Akṣiruj: 2 definitions
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Akshiruj 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 Akṣiruj can be transliterated into English as Aksiruj or Akshiruj, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
Alternative spellings of this word include Akshiruj.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)
Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha ChikitsaAkṣiruj (अक्षिरुज्) refers to “pain in the eyes” and is a symptom of a snake-bite caused by the Śvetamaṇḍalī snakes, 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).—[Cf. śirokṣirukpārśvavarṇabheda]
Unclassified Ayurveda definitions
Source: archive.org: Vagbhata’s Ashtanga Hridaya Samhita (first 5 chapters)Akṣiruj (अक्षिरुज्) refers to “pain in the eyes”, mentioned in verse 4.17 of the Aṣṭāṅgahṛdayasaṃhitā (Sūtrasthāna) by Vāgbhaṭa.—Accordingly, “[...] catarrh, pain in the eyes [viz., akṣiruj], the head, and the heart, stiffness of the neck, anorexia, and giddiness—along with visceral induration— (result) from (suppressed) tears. In this case sleep, liquor, (and) cheerful words (are wholesome)”.
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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