Garavisha, Garaviṣa, Gara-visha: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Garaviṣa can be transliterated into English as Garavisa or Garavisha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Kalpa (Formulas, Drug prescriptions and other Medicinal preparations)
Source: Ancient Science of Life: Yogaśataka of Pandita VararuciGaraviṣa (गरविष) refers to “artificial poison”, and is mentioned in the 10th century Yogaśataka written by Pandita Vararuci.—The Yogaśataka of Pandita Vararuci is an example of this category. This book attracts reader by its very easy language and formulations which can be easily prepared and have small number of herbs. It describes only those formulations which are the most common and can be used in majority conditions of diseases (viz., Garaviṣa).
Candrodayā-varti is used in eye disorders but in this book it is prescribed for Kṛtyā, Alakṣmī, Jvara, Garaviṣa (artificial poison). However there is no similarity in between the two except name. Candrodayā-varti of this book is prepared by totally different herbs.
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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World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
A review article on garvisha < [2023: Volume 12, June special issue 10]
Tobacco's impact on the gastrointestinal tract and mahastrotasa. < [2020: Volume 9, January issue 1]
Garavisha: Adverse Effects of Carboplatin - A Review < [2023: Volume 12, September issue 15]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
An ayurvedic outlook on hepato cellular carcinoma < [2023, Issue 11. November]
Hepatoprotective potential of shirishadi yoga in acetaminophen-induced hepatoxicity – review < [2024, Issue 11. November]
Hepatoprotective potential of shirishadi yoga in acetaminophen-induced hepatoxicity – review < [2024, Issue 11. November]
Bilvādi agada's nephroprotective effect in gentamicin toxicity. < [Volume 34 (issue 3), Jan-Mar 2015]
Reviving Ayurveda toxicology: Addressing safety in medicines. < [Volume 34 (issue 1), Jul-Sep 2014]
Mercurial, metallic, and mineral remedies for alimentary ailments. < [Volume 4 (issue 1), Jul-Sep 1984]
Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
A comparative study of Garavisham and Hypersensitivity reactions < [Volume 12, issue 2 (2024)]
A review of pharmacological action of vishaghna dravyas from charakokt mahakashay in drug-induced nephrotoxicity w.s.r. to garavishajanya shotha < [Volume 7, issue 2 (2019)]
Food adulteration: an ayurvedic perspective < [Volume 5, issue 4 (2017)]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
Ayurvedic treatment of recurrent dyshidrotic eczema: A case report < [Volume 12 (issue 1), Jan-Mar 2021]
[No title available] < [Volume 14 (issue 5), Sep-Oct 2023]
Global health perspectives: AYUSH and integrative medicine prospects < [Volume 9 (issue 2), Apr-Jun 2018]
AYU (Journal of Research in Ayurveda)
Physiological concept of hapten-carrier adduct vis-a-vis Garavisha < [Volume 38 (1-2); 2017 (Jan-Jun)]
A comparative study on Vamana Karma with Madanaphala and Krutavedhana in Ekakushtha (Psoriasis) < [Volume 32 (4); 2011 (Oct-Dec)]
Understanding the etiopathogenesis and diagnosis of malignancy in the framework of Ayurveda: A review based on experience of working in an institute of oncology < [Volume 41 (1); 2020 (Jan-Mar)]