Hastikarnipatra, Hastikarṇīpatra, Hastikarni-patra: 1 definition
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Hastikarnipatra 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
Ayurveda (science of life)
Dietetics and Culinary Art (such as household cooking)
Source: Shodhganga: Dietetics and culinary art in ancient and medieval IndiaHastikarṇīpatra (हस्तिकर्णीपत्र) refers to the “coral tree leaf utensils” (used for food) according to the 17th century Bhojanakutūhala (dravyaguṇāguṇa-kathana).—The food-utensils that are made of Hastikarṇīpatra (coral tree leaf) have the following dietetic effects: kṣāra, pathya, uṣṇa and kaṭuka (acidic, hot and pungent in taste), kaphaghna (alleviates kapha), jvaraśātana (treats fever).
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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Partial matches: Patra, Hastikarni.
Full-text: Hastikarni, Kshara, Ushna, Katuka.
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