Katukarohini, Kaṭukarohiṇī, Katuka-rohini: 7 definitions
Introduction:
Katukarohini means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Pali. 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)
Source: Namah Journal: An overview of certain Āyurvedic herbs in the management of viral hepatitisKaṭūkarohiṇī (कटूकरोहिणी) refers to the medicinal plant known as Picrorhiza kurroa, Royle, ex Benth., and is employed in the treatment of Kāmala.—Among the single and compound preparations described in Āyurveda for the treatment of kāmala, some of the drugs have been found to be effective. A scientific study of the drugs [viz., Kaṭūkarohiṇī] was carried out and significant response observed.
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
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryKaṭukarohiṇī (कटुकरोहिणी).—= कटुरोहिणी (kaṭurohiṇī).
Kaṭukarohiṇī is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms kaṭuka and rohiṇī (रोहिणी).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Kaṭukarohiṇī (कटुकरोहिणी):—[=kaṭuka-rohiṇī] [from kaṭuka > kaṭ] f. Helleborus Niger, [Suśruta]
2) Kaṭukārohiṇī (कटुकारोहिणी):—[from kaṭuka > kaṭ] f. idem, [Caraka]
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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.
Pali-English dictionary
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryKaṭukarohiṇī refers to: the black hellebore Vin. I, 201 (as medicine).
Note: kaṭukarohiṇī is a Pali compound consisting of the words kaṭuka and rohiṇī.
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusKaṭukarōhiṇi (ಕಟುಕರೋಹಿಣಿ):—[noun] the plant Helleborus niger of Ranunculaceae family the rhizomes of which were formerly used as a heart stimulant and cathartic; black hellebore.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Rohini, Katuka.
Ends with: Kadukatukarohini.
Full-text: Katurohini, Katumbhare, Katu.
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Sushruta Samhita, volume 4: Cikitsasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
Sushruta Samhita, Volume 6: Uttara-tantra (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
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