Bitter: 3 definitions
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Bitter means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Christianity. 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)
Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)
Source: Asian Agri-History: Paśu Āyurvēda (Veterinary Medicine) in GaruḍapurāṇaBitter drugs (in Sanskrit: tikta) is part of the diet in the treatment of horses, according to sections on the treatment of Horses (Gajāyurveda or Aśvāyurveda) in the Garuḍapurāṇa.—The diet also plays a role during the treatment because the food imparts a greater strength and vigour to the horses and acts as a general prophylactic against diseases. The following diets are mentioned for the horses in Garuḍapurāṇa, which are according to the doṣa: [...] The diet in kaphaja-vikāra: In diseases of the deranged kapha, mudga (green gram) or kulattha (horse gram) rasa (soup/ gravy) mixed with kaṭu, tikta (pungent, bitter drugs), should be given to horses. [...]
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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Starts with (+24): Bitter albizia, Bitter almond, Bitter aloe, Bitter apple, Bitter ash, Bitter bark, Bitter bush mango, Bitter cucumber, Bitter dock, Bitter fern, Bitter forest grape, Bitter gumma, Bitter herb, Bitter kola, Bitter leaves, Bitter lettuce, Bitter melon, Bitter nightshade, Bitter orange, Bitter quassia.
Full-text (+883): Tikta, Katu, Tiktaka, Paritikta, Pancatikta, Katutumbi, Ikshvaku, Mahatikta, Nimba, Rasa, Indravaruni, Tiktay, Vaktrabhedin, Kaphala, Tiktatumbi, Tiktashaka, Katuka, Kadava, Karela, Auddalaka.
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Search found 286 books and stories containing Bitter, Bitters; (plurals include: Bitters, Bitterses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Antidiabetic and antioxidant effects of yoyo bitters in diabetic rats < [2021: Volume 10, September issue 11]
Toxicity studies of yoyo cleanser bitters polyherbal formulation in albino rats < [2022: Volume 11, January issue 1]
Oral acute toxicity studies on action bitters in albino rats < [2018: Volume 7, December issue 19]
Andrographis SPP.: A Source of Bitter Compounds for Medicinal Use < [Volume 19 (issue 3-4), Jan-Jun 2000]
Nomenclatural confusion of some species of andrographis wall < [Volume 14 (issue 3), Jan-Mar 1995]
Antiulcer effects of Agnitundirasa vs. cimetidine in Shay rats. < [Volume 8 (issue 3-4), Jan-Jun 1989]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 5: Treatment of various afflictions (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Chapter 14 - Symptoms and treatment of Arochaka (aversion to food)
Chapter 8 - Symptoms and treatment of Amlapitta (acidity and biliousness)
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Literary review of kalamegha (andrographis panniculata)wsr indian and sri lankan literature < [2024, Issue 03. March]
Agni and it’s role in the health and disease < [2023, Issue 12, December]
Management of kitibha kustha with shodhan shaman – a case study < [2024, Issue 09. September]
Charaka Samhita (English translation) (by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society)
Chapter 8 - The Enema consisting of the Prasrita measure (prasritayoga-siddhi) < [Siddhisthana (Siddhi Sthana) — Section on Successful Treatment]
Chapter 5 - The therapeutics of Gulma (abdominal swellings) < [Cikitsasthana (Cikitsa Sthana) — Section on Therapeutics]
Chapter 6 - The Pharmaceutics of Bitter Luffa (kritavedhana-kalpa) < [Kalpasthana (Kalpa Sthana) — Section on Pharmaceutics]
Physician as depicted in Manasollasa (by Sri B. S. Hebballi)
8. Three phases of Dosasthana < [Chapter 4 - Ancient treatises on Indian medicine]
3. Quantity of food and digestion < [Chapter 6 - Restoring normal physical and mental health]
4. Environmental factors and the body’s capacity for resistance < [Chapter 4 - Ancient treatises on Indian medicine]
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