Godharasa, Godhārasa: 1 definition

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Godharasa 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.

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Ayurveda (science of life)

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Source: Wisdom Library: Āyurveda and botany

Godhārasa (गोधारस) is a Sanskrit word referring to tree “lizard broth”, a type of soup made from lizard parts (such as the tail), and is used throughout Ayurvedic literature such as the Caraka-saṃhitā. It is traditionally used as a medicine to cure various conditions.

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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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