Dronapushpa, Droṇapuṣpa, Drona-pushpa: 4 definitions
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Dronapushpa 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.
The Sanskrit term Droṇapuṣpa can be transliterated into English as Dronapuspa or Dronapushpa, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)
Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha ChikitsaDroṇapuṣpa (द्रोणपुष्प) (juice) is the name of an ingredient used in the treatment of Rājilā-snake-bites, 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).—The tenth Adhyāya prescribes antidotes for Rājilā snake venom.—According to the Kāśyapasaṃhitā verse X.7cd-8ab: “The juice of Droṇapuṣpa and oil made into paste with ripe Tamarind can be used as nasal application and a drink with sugarcane juice”.
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: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Dronapushpa in India is the name of a plant defined with Leucas aspera in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Phlomis dimidiata Roth (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Enum. Hort. Berol. Alt. (1822)
· Enum. Pl. (1809)
· Flora of the British India (1885)
· Rev. Hortus Malab. (1839)
· Systema Vegetabilium (1825)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Dronapushpa, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, diet and recipes, side effects, pregnancy safety, health benefits, 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: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryDroṇapuṣpa (द्रोणपुष्प):—[=droṇa-puṣpa] [from droṇa] n. flower of Leucas Linifolia, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.] (cf. above).
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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Pushpa, Drona.
Full-text: Dronapushpi, Goshirshaka, Ksharapatra, Dronarasa, Mardita, Ambumat, Vishajala, Tintriniphala.
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