Alavu, aka: Alāvu; 2 Definition(s)
Introduction
Alavu 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)
Alāvu ( Lagenaria vulgaris).
Source: Eä - Journal: The Knowledge of Anatomy and Health in Āyurveda and Modern Medicine
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.
General definition (in Hinduism)
Alāvu is a Sanskrit term used in Ayurveda meaning "gourd".
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Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
Chapter IX - Practical surgical instructions
Chapter XIII - Usage of leeches
Later Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Tiruppalaitturai < [Chapter II - Temples of Kulottunga I’s Time]
Sushruta Samhita, volume 4: Cikitsasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
Chapter XXIII - The medical treatment of swellings
Chapter XVI - The medical treatment of Abscesses and Tumours
Sushruta Samhita, volume 2: Nidanasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
Sushruta Samhita, Volume 6: Uttara-tantra (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
Chapter LV - Symptoms and Treatment of repression of natural urging (Udavarta) < [Canto III - Kaya-chikitsa-tantra (internal medicine)]
The Markandeya Purana (by Frederick Eden Pargiter)