Bhumamandali, Bhūmamaṇḍalin, Bhuma-mandali, Bhūmamaṇḍalī, Bhuma-mandalin, Bhumamandalin: 1 definition

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Ayurveda (science of life)

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Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)

Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha Chikitsa

Bhūmamaṇḍalī (भूममण्डली) refers to one of the sixteen varieties of Maṇḍalī snakes, 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 sources his antidotes from a multitude plants, a few minerals, salts and animal products available in nature. All these plants fall under various groups called gaṇas, as pronounced by the Ayurvedic Nigaṇṭus.

Symptoms of Bhūmamaṇḍalī snake-bite: Loss of activity, profuse watering of nose and ears, fever, swelling and headache.

Treatment of Bhūmamaṇḍalī snake-bite: (1) A concoction of a measure/Khāri of the skin of Jambu and root of Paṅkha and must be given to drink. (2) A paste of the bark of Sarīdala (?) and udumbara must be applied in the nose of the victim and inhaled by him. This can also be used for fumigation.

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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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