Arkamula, Arkamūla, Arka-mula, Arkamūlā: 9 definitions
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Arkamula means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, biology. 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)
Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)
Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha ChikitsaArkamūla (अर्कमूल) refers to the “root of Arka”, according to the Kāśyapa Saṃhitā: an ancient Sanskrit text from the Pāñcarātra tradition dealing with both Tantra and Viṣacikitsā—an important topic from Āyurveda which deals with the study of Toxicology (Viṣavidyā or Sarpavidyā).—Kāśyapa prescribes various antidotes to quell the poison by administering them through nasal drugs, collyrium, ointment, herbal drinks and diet. According to Kāśyapasaṃhitā (verse VIII.13)—“The root of white variety of Arka (śveta-arkamūla), the inner filaments of Girikarṇikā (śyāmādi gaṇa) and a pod of garlic, if given as nasal snuff or powder can even revive a person all but killed by the poison of Vāsuki’s bite”.
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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsArka-mula [অৰ্ক মূল] in the Assamese language is the name of a plant identified with Aristolochia indica L. from the Aristolochiaceae (Birthwort) family having the following synonyms: Aristolochia maysorensis, Aristolochia pandurata, Aristolochia lanceolata. For the possible medicinal usage of arka-mula, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
Arkamula [अर्कमूला] in the Sanskrit language, ibid. previous identification.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Arkamula in India is the name of a plant defined with Aristolochia indica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Aristolochia lanceolata Wight.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Contraception. (1979)
· Journal of Environmental Biology (2005)
· Current Science (1978)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1864)
· Fitoterapia (2002)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Arkamula, for example side effects, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, health benefits, extract dosage, chemical composition, have a look at these references.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryArkamūla (अर्कमूल) or Arkamūlā (अर्कमूला).—= °पत्रा (patrā); विलिखति वसुधामर्कमूलस्य हेतोः (vilikhati vasudhāmarkamūlasya hetoḥ) Bhartṛhari 2.1.
Derivable forms: arkamūlaḥ (अर्कमूलः).
Arkamūla is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms arka and mūla (मूल).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryArkamūlā (अर्कमूला).—f.
(-lā) Birthwort. See arkapatrā.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Arkamūla (अर्कमूल):—[=arka-mūla] n. the root of the Arka plant, [Śatapatha-brāhmaṇa x]
2) Arkamūlā (अर्कमूला):—[=arka-mūlā] [from arka-mūla] f. (= -pattra q.v.) Aristolochia Indica, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryArkamūlā (अर्कमूला):—[arka-mūlā] (lā) 1. f. Birth-wort.
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