Annasvarupa, Annasvarūpa, Anna-svarupa: 1 definition
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Annasvarupa 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)
Dietetics and Culinary Art (such as household cooking)
Source: Shodhganga: Dietetics and culinary art in ancient and medieval IndiaAnnasvarūpa (अन्नस्वरूप) or Annasvarūpavijñānīya refers to “innermost form of food” and represents a chapter of the Sūtrasthāna of the 5th century Aṣṭāṅgahṛdaya by Vāgbhaṭa. The sixth chapter annasvarūpavijñānīya contain sthe subsections dealing with the varieties and properties of cereals (śūka), pulses (śimbī), cooked food (kṛtānna), meats (māṃsa), vegetables (śāka, phala, kanda and patra), fruits (phala) and different medicines (vividhauṣadha). The subsection on cooked foods (kṛtānna) deals with different types of food items and their properties.
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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Partial matches: Anna, Svarupa.
Full-text: Annasamraksha.
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