Hridayavarana, Hridaya-avarana, Hṛdayāvaraṇa: 3 definitions
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The Sanskrit term Hṛdayāvaraṇa can be transliterated into English as Hrdayavarana or Hridayavarana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)
Hṛdayāvaraṇa (हृदयावरण) (lit. “shielding the heart”) refers to a particular dink functioning as a (snake) poison antidote recipe, according to the Kāśyapa Saṃhitā: an ancient Sanskrit text from the Pāñcarātra tradition dealing with both Tantra and Viṣacikitsā, which represents the Ayurvedic study on Toxicology (Viṣavidyā or Sarpavidyā).—Several formulations have been mentioned in the form of Pāna—drink or decoction (kaṣāya).—In Kāśyapasaṃhitā (verse VIII.51), Kaśyapa prescribes a drink–‘hṛdayāvaraṇa’ (shielding the heart) prepared from cowdung and ghee which is very potent in saving a snake-bite victim. It is a well known fact that fresh cow-dung has anti-bacterial and anti-poisonous attributes
Unclassified Ayurveda definitions
Hṛdayāvaraṇa (हृदयावरण):—Poisons, by their penetrating property, weaken the heart and in order to protect it the patient should be administered pure ghee, ghee mixed with honey, juices of sugarcane etc.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Nepali dictionary
Hṛdayāvaraṇa (हृदयावरण):—n. Biol. & Med. pericardium;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Hridaya, Avarana.
Full-text: Hridayaavaran, Sarpis, Shakridrasa, Avarana.
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World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Role of chaturvinshati upkrama in the management of visha < [2023: Volume 12, June special issue 10]
A review article on hridayavarana as protection of tripod of life < [2021: Volume 10, September issue 11]
A critical appraisal of ojus in visha pathology and treatment < [2022: Volume 11, October special issue 14]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
A comprehensive review on chaturvimshati upakramas of visha chikitsa in ayurveda < [2023, Issue 04, April]
Role of panchakarma in treatment of poisoning with reference to chaturvimshati upkrama: a review < [2022, Issue 11 November]
A review article on the pharmacological action of jeevaraksha gutika < [2017, Issue VII, July]
Atharvaveda and Charaka Samhita (by Laxmi Maji)
Viṣa (poison) according to Caraka < [Chapter 4 - Diseases and Remedial measures (described in Caraka-saṃhitā)]
The organ kloma: a fresh appraisal < [Volume 9 (issue 2), Oct-Dec 1989]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
Cosmetic Toxicity & Its Management - An Ayurvedic Perspective < [Vol. 5 No. 05 (2020)]
Hypertension - An Ayurvedic approach < [Vol. 8 No. 4 (2023)]
Raktamokshana (blood letting) –the visha mokshana chikitsa < [Volume 6, Issue 1: January - February 2019]