Amradi, Amra-adi, Āmrādi: 2 definitions

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In Hinduism
1. Ayurveda
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Amradi 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)

Nighantu (Synonyms and Characteristics of Drugs and technical terms)

Āmrādi (आम्रादि) or Āmrādivarga or Phalavarga is the name of the eleventh chapter of the 13th-century Raj Nighantu or Rājanighaṇṭu (an Ayurvedic encyclopedia). Accordingly, “this chapter describes fruits (Phala-Varga) beginning with Mango and ending with Cūrṇa (Arjuna). Number of drugs = 110”. Also, “a physician (bhiṣaj) can improve upon his knowledge through these chapters [viz., Āmrādi] and thereafter he may draw his own conclusions”.

Source: WorldCat: Rāj nighaṇṭu

Kalpa (Formulas, Drug prescriptions and other Medicinal preparations)

Āmrādi (आम्रादि) or Āmrādyavaleha refers to one of the topics discussed in the Madhumatī, a Sanskrit manuscript ascribed to Nṛsiṃha Kavirāja collected in volume 12 of the catalogue “Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (second series)” by Mahamahopadhyaya Haraprasad Shastri.—The Madhumatī manuscript, consisting of 5,586 ślokas (metrical verses), is housed in Dhaka with Babu Bhagavancandra Dasa Kaviraja. It seemingly addresses topics related to Medicinal, Herbal, and Iatrochemical preparations. The catalogue includes the term—Āmrādi-avaleha in its ‘subject-matter list’ or Viṣaya (which lists topics, chapters and technical terms). The complete entry reads—āmrādyavalehavidhānam .

Source: Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts: Volume 12 (1898) (ay)

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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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Search found 8 books and stories containing Amradi, Amra-adi, Āmra-ādi, Āmrādi; (plurals include: Amradis, adis, ādis, Āmrādis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

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Review on shramahara drugs describe in various brihatrayi and nighantus < [2021: Volume 10, July issue 8]

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