Dhanyamla, aka: Dhānyāmla; 1 Definition(s)
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Dhanyamla 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
Rasaśāstra (chemistry and alchemy)
Dhānyāmla is another name for Kāñjika: a product made from rice.—The rice that is harvested in sixty days is kept in an earthen pot along with some pieces of radish and sealed and stored for two to three weeks. Gradually, the liquid turns sour in flavour. This is used for detoxification processes in Dolayantra.
(Source): Academia.edu: Ayurveda and Pharmaceutics (rasashastra)
Rasaśāstra (रसशास्त्र, rasa-shastra) is an important branch of Āyurveda, specialising in chemical interactions with herbs, metals and minerals. Some texts combine yogic and tantric practices with various alchemical operations. The ultimate goal of Rasaśāstra is not only to preserve and prolong life, but also to bestow wealth upon humankind.
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Kāñjika:—Sour liquid prepared with of rice grain etc. is called as Kāñjika. Take śaṣṭi... |
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Search found 5 books and stories containing Dhanyamla or Dhānyāmla. You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 15 - Fermented non-alcoholics (5): Dhanyamla < [Chapter XXXIII - Spirituous liquors (Sandhana or Samdhana)]
Part 1 - Characteristics of Sandhana or Samdhana (liquors) < [Chapter XXXIII - Spirituous liquors (Sandhana or Samdhana)]
Sushruta Samhita, Volume 6: Uttara-tantra (by Sushruta)
Chapter XXXVI - Treatment of an attack by Naigamesha < [Canto II - Kaumarabhritya-tantra (pediatrics, gynecology and pregnancy)]
Chapter XLIII - Symptoms and Treatment of Heart-disease (Hridroga) < [Canto III - Kaya-chikitsa-tantra (internal medicine)]
Chapter XXVI - Treatment of diseases of the head < [Canto I - Shalakya-tantra (ears, eyes, nose, mouth and throat)]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 49 - Diet in indigestion < [Chapter IV - Irregularity of the digesting heat]
Sushruta Samhita, volume 4: Cikitsasthana (by Sushruta)
Chapter XXXII - Description of Sveda (fomentation, calorification, etc.)
Chapter XVI - The medical treatment of Abscesses and Tumours
Chapter XXV - The medical treatment of a variety of diseases
Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana (by Sushruta)
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