Alpagni, Alpa-agni, Alpāgni: 3 definitions

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In Hinduism
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Alpagni 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: archive.org: The Elephant Lore of the Hindus

Alpāgni (अल्पाग्नि) refers to “(those elephants) having little (bodily) fire”, according to the 15th century Mātaṅgalīlā composed by Nīlakaṇṭha in 263 Sanskrit verses, dealing with elephantology in ancient India, focusing on the science of management and treatment of elephants.—[Cf. chapter 5, “on marks of the stages of life”]: “17. With little (bodily) fire (alpāgni) and gall, and much wind; having stiff limbs, and rough skin; his limbs not very mobile, with abundant phlegm and faded color, now he has reached the seventh stage (saptamī)”.

Unclassified Ayurveda definitions

Source: archive.org: Vagbhata’s Ashtanga Hridaya Samhita (first 5 chapters)

Alpāgni (अल्पाग्नि) refers to “weak digestion”, as mentioned in verse 5.13-14 of the Aṣṭāṅgahṛdayasaṃhitā (Sūtrasthāna) by Vāgbhaṭa.—Accordingly, “[...] as concerns (water from) wells, ponds, etc., one should know (if it comes) from jungle, swamp, or rock. No water or, in case of incapability, little (is) to be drunk by those suffering from weak digestion [viz., alpāgni] and visceral induration (and) by those suffering from jaundice, abdominal swellings, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, dysentery, and cutaneous swellings. Except in autumn and summer, even a healthy man shall drink only little”.

Source: gurumukhi.ru: Ayurveda glossary of terms

Alpāgni (अल्पाग्नि):—Diminished digestive power

context information

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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A comparative study of Garavisham and Hypersensitivity reactions < [Volume 12, issue 2 (2024)]

Food adulteration: an ayurvedic perspective < [Volume 5, issue 4 (2017)]

Role of agni in Panchakarma < [Volume 12, issue 6 (2024)]

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Pharmaceutical standarization of yogaamruto rasa < [2016, Issue VIII August]

Byler’s disease – a case report < [2022, Issue 2, February]

A critical review on kshara- dosha < [2023, Issue 10. October]

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Food toxicity and health- an review < [2019: Volume 8, June issue 7]

Role of basti in sciatica- a review < [2023: Volume 12, January issue 1]

Role of ayurveda in the management of kamala (hepatitis b) – a single case study < [2021: Volume 10, December issue 14]

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