Katvi, Kaṭvī: 2 definitions
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Katvi 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)
Nighantu (Synonyms and Characteristics of Drugs and technical terms)
Source: WorldCat: Rāj nighaṇṭuKaṭvī (कट्वी) is the Sanskrit name for a medicinal plant possibly identified with Picrorhiza kurroa (kutki) from the Plantaginaceae or “plantain” family of flowering plants, according to verse 3.139-140 of the 13th-century Raj Nighantu or Rājanighaṇṭu. Notes: Vaidyaka Śabda Sindhu identifies Kaṭvī with Kaṭukī (Picrorhiza kurroa), which on account of its laxative role does not tally with the Kaṭvī of the Raj Nighantu.
Kaṭvī is mentioned as having eight synonyms: Kaṭukavallī, Sukāṣṭhā, Kāṣṭhavallikā, Suvallī, Mahāvallī, Paśumohanikā and Kaṭu.
Properties and characteristics: “Kaṭvī is pungent and cold. It relieves cough, asthma and pain. It is a febrifuge for various types of fevers. It is an appetizer and a cure for tuberculosis”.
Unclassified Ayurveda definitions
Source: Wisdom Library: Āyurveda and botanyKaṭvī (कट्वी) is another name for Śakulādanī (Picrorhiza kurroa) according to the Bhāvaprakāśa, which is a 16th century medicinal thesaurus authored by Bhāvamiśra. The term is used throughout Ayurvedic literature. Certain plant parts of Śakulādanī are eaten as vegetables.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Katvinayi.
Full-text: Katukavalli, Sukashtha, Suvalli, Pashumohanika, Katu, Kashthavallika, Mahavalli, Picchila, Katuka, Shakuladani.
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Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
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