Amadosha, Āmadoṣa, Ama-dosha: 1 definition
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Amadosha 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 Āmadoṣa can be transliterated into English as Amadosa or Amadosha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Source: Ancient Science of Life: Physicochemical Screening and Shelf Life Evaluation of Kuṅkumādi GhṛtaĀmadoṣa (आमदोष) refers to the “moisture content/factor causing rancidity” (in the crude Ghṛta) according to Ayurvedic pharmaceutics.—Ghṛta preparations are mentioned to have shelf life of 16 months as per Ayurvedic classics and shelf life notification of Government of India. [...] Mūrcchana helps in refinement of Ghṛta, and is aimed at removing un-dissolved solids, moisture content/factor causing rancidity (āmadoṣa), undesirable odour (gandhadoṣa), free fatty acids, phosphatides etc., in the crude Ghṛta, which may alter its physico-chemical characters.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Dosha, Doshas, Aama, Ama.
Full-text: Trishna, Gandhadosha, Yavatikta, Brihati, Apamarga, Laghubrahmi, Vriddhadaruka, Gandhaka.
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Search found 11 books and stories containing Amadosha, Āmadoṣa, Ama-dosha, Āma-doṣa, Amadosa, Ama-dosa, Ama doshas; (plurals include: Amadoshas, Āmadoṣas, doshas, doṣas, Amadosas, dosas, Ama doshases). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Role of ayurveda in the management of grahani roga - a review < [2022, Issue 3, March]
An ayurvedic approach in the management of ulcerative colitis < [2014, Issue VI Nov-Dec]
Ama and epigenetics modifier in the manifestation of vyadhi < [2023, Issue 11. November]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Concept of bilvadi churna with takra in grahani (irritable bowel syndrome) < [2021: Volume 10, June issue 6]
Concept of ama and agni in disease production - a critical review < [2023: Volume 12, May issue 7]
Ayurvedic perspective of psoriasis < [2021: Volume 10, March issue 3]
Jivanandana of Anandaraya Makhin (Study) (by G. D. Jayalakshmi)
Fifteen Diseases (Mentioned In Act II) < [Chapter 4 - Āyurvedic principles in Jīvanandana Nāṭaka]
Critical review and validation of the concept of Āma < [Volume 32 (issue 2), Oct-Dec 2012]
Study of Kuṅkumādi Ghṛta: Physicochemical Screening and Shelf Life < [Volume 36 (issue 3), Jan-Mar 2017]
On lehas (linctus formulations) < [Volume 9 (issue 1), Jul-Sep 1989]
Concept of agni and ama in ayurveda - a brief review < [Volume 4, issue 5: September- October 2017]
A conceptual appraisal of virechana karma < [Volume 5, Issue 2: March - April 2018]
Sunthi's effect on raised ESR in Amavatha: A clinical study. < [Volume 4, issue 1: January - February 2017]
Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
Critical review of Samprapti of Urustambha with special reference to Avarana < [Volume 11, issue 6 (2023)]
Grahani: a lifestyle disorder < [Volume 3, issue 6 (2015)]
Ama Importance Ama and its clinical significance: an overview < [Volume 11, issue 5 (2023)]